Microfluidics LM20 Microfluidizer

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The Microfluidics LM20 Microfluidizer is a high-pressure homogeniser (High-Shear Fluid Processor) for cell disruption and the production of the finest, stable dispersions. Microfluidics is an established manufacturer of high-pressure homogenising technology, and the LM20 reproducibly transfers the process to laboratory and pilot scale. Special feature of this unit: only 25 operating hours according to the display. The unit comes from the stock of a crystallisation laboratory and was used there only very rarely. The installed Diamond Interaction Chamber – the wear part with the highest replacement value – is correspondingly almost unused. The unit is in near-new condition and is supplied with a 6-month warranty. Core Equipment Data Model: LM20 Microfluidizer (variant LM20-30) Manufacturer: Microfluidics Equipment type: Microfluidizer Manufacturer part no.: LM20 Serial number: LM20-0065 Year of manufacture: 2018 Operating hours: 25 h (according to equipment display) Age category: Used equipment Warranty: 6-month warranty RRP (new price): 80.000,00 EUR Performance Data Max. process pressure: 30.000 psi (approx. 2.068 bar) Interaction Chamber: G10Z – diamond, 87 µm minimum channel width, Z-Type (installed) Flow rate: up to 90 ml/min Min. hold-up volume: 14 ml Feed temperature (max.): 65 °C Control: Siemens SIMATIC HMI touch, digital pressure setting Dimensions (W×D×H): 84 × 66 × 58 cm Weight: approx. 104 kg (according to nameplate) Sound level: < 80 dB(A) Connection: 3-phase, 380–415 V / 50 Hz – suitable for the German three-phase network Configuration and Field of Application The unit is fitted with a Diamond Interaction Chamber G10Z (87 µm minimum channel width, Z-Type). Diamond is the most abrasion-resistant of the available chamber materials and therefore particularly durable – relevant with abrasive media and in frequent use. The manufacturer recommends this chamber especially for cell disruption: Bacterial disruption (e.g. E. coli) – recommended pressure range 12.000–18.000 psi Yeast cells – recommended pressure range 20.000–30.000 psi Algae cells – recommended pressure range 10.000–30.000 psi The Z-Type geometry is also suitable for oil-in-water emulsions. For differing applications – such as high-shear emulsification – interaction chambers of other designs (Y-Type) are available from the manufacturer and interchangeable. Scope of Delivery Microfluidizer LM20 with installed Diamond Interaction Chamber G10Z (87 µm, Z-Type) Glass feed reservoir 300 ml Cooling coil with piping and holding clips 2 keys for chamber and reservoir change Accumulator charging kit in transport case (pressure gauge 0–3000 psi, 2 high-pressure hoses 1/4", valve block) – for checking and recharging the accumulator pre-charge Mains cable with CEE plug Note on Maintenance Interval The unit has a manufacturer-side stroke counter with maintenance reminder. This reminder is active and shown on the display. This is not a defect but a due regular maintenance interval. Due to its design, the counter can only be reset by an authorised Microfluidics/MFIC service technician. Given the low runtime of 25 operating hours, a wear-related cause is unlikely. The unit is operational independently of this. Downloads and Links Product page (manufacturer) Data sheet / spec sheet Microfluidizer product line (IDEX/manufacturer, PDF) How It Works The LM20 is a high-pressure homogeniser that forces samples through defined microchannels under very high pressure. The resulting high shear and impact forces ensure efficient cell disruption and particle size reduction down to the nanometre range. With a process pressure of up to 30.000 psi and a fixed interaction chamber, the LM20 produces reproducible, narrow particle size distributions – a decisive advantage over rotor-based methods. The low hold-up volume of 14 ml also makes it suitable for valuable, small samples; the flow rate reaches up to 90 ml/min. Typical applications are nanoemulsions, liposomes, suspensions and cell lysates in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and materials research. As the results can be directly scaled to larger Microfluidizer systems, the LM20 is particularly suitable for formulation and process development. Our Promise For high-quality analytical and production equipment requiring installation, we also organise for our partners the technical commissioning by the manufacturer or a certified service technician on site, so that flawless function is ensured at handover. Should a defect unexpectedly occur on a unit, we will find a solution together – from repair by a service technician, through replacement, to refund of the purchase price. This partnership-based protection within the scope of the statutory warranty is a firm component of our cooperation. Sources LM20 Microfluidizer – product page (Microfluidics) LM20 Microfluidizer – brochure (PDF) LM20 Microfluidizer – operating manual (MANUAL.LM20, Rev. C, January 2023) Microfluidizer Technology Interaction Chambers – User Guide (Microfluidics Int'l Corp.) Technical information compiled from publicly available manufacturer documents and checked for plausibility (as of: 08/2026); equipment-specific details (serial number, year of manufacture, operating hours, interaction chamber) read off the unit. Text created with AI assistance. All information is provided without guarantee and does not constitute a warranted characteristic – we cite valid sources to the best of our knowledge, but errors cannot be completely ruled out. Please additionally verify purchase-critical specifications yourself.