For more than 40 years, ystral has been the innovative and reliable partner in high shear mixing, machinery, processing systems and process engineering. The PiloTec is the multifunctional ystral processing system for laboratory-scale production using proven Conti-TDS technology — powder is inducted dust- and loss-free, wetted under vacuum and dispersed, all in one passage. Ideal for research & development, scale-up, and small-scale production across Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemical, and Food industries.
ATEX-Conform
CIP/SIP
3A-Certified
IQ & OQ
Hygienic Design
System Variants
PiloTec
PiloTec-Plant
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Key Highlights
At-a-glance technical performance
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Variable Speed
Up to 12,000 RPM
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Highest Shear Speed
Up to 60 m/s
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Power
3 & 4 kW
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Batch Sizes
1.5 L to 100 L
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Liquid Flow Rate
2,000–10,000 L/hr
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Powder Induction
Up to 15 kg/min
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Fields of Application
Pharmaceutical, Cosmetics, Chemical, Food
Active Agent Solutions
Coating for Pharmaceuticals
Emulsions
Carbomer Solutions
Pigment Suspensions
Additive Solutions
Protein Solutions
Hydro Colloid Solutions
Dust- and loss-free induction of powders
Colloidal wetting under vacuum
Dispersing & Emulsifying
Homogenising
Wet grinding
Mixing — even without applying shear energy
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Technology Configurations
Conti-TDS · Multi-Z · Z-Inline
Conti-TDS Core
Dust- and loss-free powder induction via vacuum in the mixing chamber
Powder induction via an induction tube directly from any container
Induction of liquids for the production of emulsions
Easy treatment of sticky, spontaneously swelling, strongly foaming and difficult-to-wet powders
Colloidal wetting and dispersing under vacuum
Complete desagglomeration of raw materials — higher quality products
Multi-Z & Z-Inline Advanced
Inline dispersing inside the Conti-TDS-Chamber (Multi-Z)
Multi stage shear rings with different shear gradients
Perfect and reproducible dispersing results independent from viscosity in batch or inline processes
Shear speed up to max. 60 m/s
Ideally suited for wet grinding
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PiloTec-Plant — Modular Scale-Up System
Upgrade from lab-scale to full production
Working in batch or inline operation with the highest possible flexibility, even with existing vessels
Easy-to-handle exchangeable tools — no additional pumps required
ATEX-conform for hazardous area installations
CIP/SIP possible for full cleaning-in-place & sterilisation-in-place
3A-certified for dairy & food-grade applications
Hygienic Design conformance for pharmaceutical & cosmetic environments
IQ & OQ documentation available for regulatory compliance
Modular set-up incorporates powder & liquid handling, measuring & weighing technology, lifting devices and other modular components
