Industrial Ultrasonicator

Industrial Ultrasonicator – QualiUltra™ Inds Series

The QualiUltra™ Inds Series Industrial Ultrasonicator is engineered for high-volume, heavy-duty processing, offering greater capacity than typical laboratory sonicators. It delivers powerful ultrasonic output with extended continuous run capability, making it suitable for batch processing in the 1–5 L range. Users can adjust duty cycle, pulse intervals, and total processing time to suit different material types and viscosity levels. A clear digital display allows easy monitoring of key parameters throughout operation, while the system maintains a practical, user-friendly control layout.

The QualiUltra™ Inds Series is well-suited for laboratories and pilot-scale operations requiring scalable dispersion, mixing, and sample disruption without transitioning to fully continuous flow systems. Its operation is based on ultrasonic cavitation, generating intense shear forces and micro-level mixing within liquids. This process helps break down agglomerates, enhance dispersion consistency, and support efficient particle and cell disruption across a wide range of applications.

Industrial Ultrasonicator – QualiUltra™ Inds Series Applications

Polymer and Additive Dispersion
Ultrasonic cavitation generates strong shear forces that promote even distribution of polymers and additives within liquid systems. This improves batch uniformity, supporting consistent downstream processing and reliable product performance.

Nanomaterial Deagglomeration
Cavitation energy assists in breaking down soft agglomerates, enhancing dispersion stability in nanoparticle and nanofiller formulations. Adjustable operating parameters allow optimization for different particle types, solvents, and formulation requirements.

Emulsification and Liquid Blending
Ultrasound enables rapid formation of fine droplets and improves micro-mixing efficiency compared to conventional mechanical stirring. This makes it suitable for pilot-scale emulsions, premixes, and formulation development where consistent batch quality is critical.

Cell and Biomass Disruption for Pilot Batches
Cavitation-induced shear forces facilitate the breakdown of cells and biological materials in liquid suspensions during batch processing. This supports pilot-scale workflows that extend beyond small-volume preparation while maintaining probe-based sonication control.

Particle Size Reduction Support in Slurries
Ultrasonic energy helps weaken particle clusters and enhances slurry uniformity. This improves process outcomes where dispersion quality influences sedimentation behavior, coating performance, or analytical repeatability.

Standards Compliance

IEC 61010-1
Safety standard covering electrical equipment used for measurement, control, and laboratory environments, ensuring safe operation under defined conditions.

IEC 61326-1
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standard for laboratory and analytical equipment, supporting stable performance in typical industrial and lab settings without interference issues.

ISO 20427:2023
Provides standardized guidelines for ultrasonic dispersion methods, supporting consistent procedure development, documentation, and repeatable sample preparation across applications.

Industrial Ultrasonicator – QualiUltra™ Inds Series Key Features

Industrial-Scale Batch Capacity
Designed to handle batch processing in the 1–5 L range per cycle, supporting higher throughput requirements in laboratory and pilot environments.

High Ultrasonic Output for Demanding Materials
Equipped with a high-power ultrasonic system optimized for extended operation, making it suitable for challenging samples and longer processing durations.

Wide Duty Cycle Control
Adjustable duty cycle settings allow precise control of energy input, enabling adaptation to varying viscosity levels and sample sensitivity.

Pulse and Interval Control for Method Consistency
Programmable pulse and rest intervals support reproducible processing conditions while helping manage heat buildup during extended runs.

Digital Monitoring During Operation
A built-in digital display provides real-time visibility of key operating parameters, improving process oversight and control.

Large Probe Head for Batch Processing
Features a large probe design optimized for efficient energy transfer in larger volumes, ensuring effective coupling during batch-scale sonication.

Theory and Method

The Ultrasonicator operates on the principle of ultrasonic cavitation within a liquid medium. The transducer converts electrical energy into high-frequency mechanical vibrations, which generate alternating pressure waves. These waves form microscopic bubbles that rapidly collapse, producing localized shear forces and pressure fluctuations. This energy supports effective dispersion, mixing, and structural disruption in liquid systems. It also assists in breaking down particle clusters and improving uniform distribution in polymers, nanomaterials, and other complex suspensions.

A standard operating method begins with preparing the batch volume and placing the large probe head to ensure stable energy coupling. The operator then sets the power level and duty cycle according to the material requirements, followed by defining pulse on-time, pulse off-time, and total processing duration. Pulsed operation helps control temperature buildup during extended cycles while maintaining consistent ultrasonic energy delivery. After processing, dispersion quality is evaluated, and the same parameters can be reused for subsequent batches to maintain repeatability and process consistency.

Industrial Ultrasonicator – QualiUltra™ Inds Series Technical Specification

Specification	QualiUltra™ Inds 2400
Voltage	220 V, 50 Hz (110V is also available)
Working frequency	15 kHz
Ultrasonic power	2400 W
Duty cycle	1%–99%
Processing capacity	1–5 L per cycle
Probe head diameter	38 mm
Pulse time setting	1–99 s
Interval time setting	1–99 s
Total time setting	1–99 min
Display	Digital display