As a biopolymer, collagen is being used more and more in medical technology and the cosmetics industry alike. As a natural raw material, it is used, among other things, to manufacture cosmetic active ingredients.
Challenges in processing
The industrial processing of collagen requires a thorough understanding of active ingredients and a high level of technological expertise in obtaining and preparing the raw material. Since collagens are obtained from different tissues of various animal species, their properties fluctuate.
Nevertheless, the properties of collagen-based active ingredients must be adjustable in a stable and reproducible way. Only then can new fields of application be opened up.
Requirements for the homogenising mixer
In addition to high performance and flexibility, homogenising mixers offer numerous features that are suitable for processing collagen:
- Pressure-resistant machine design and process sequences under vacuum
- Easy-to-operate control systems
- Infinitely variable speed adjustment for efficient stirring and homogenising – gentle on sensitive substances
- Scraping independent of the direction of rotation for optimum heating and cooling times
- Radial and vertical mixing, even with highly viscous products
- Convenient drawing-in of powder, water and fat phases
- Homogenising of powders below the liquid level for fast production cycles
Frequently asked questions about processing collagen
What is collagen used for?
Collagen is a biopolymer that is increasingly used in medical technology and in the cosmetics industry, e.g. for cosmetic active ingredients.
What makes processing collagen difficult?
As a natural raw material obtained from different tissues, its properties fluctuate. Nevertheless, the characteristics of collagen-based active ingredients must be set in a stable and reproducible way.
Which plant technology is suitable?
Homogenising mixers with a pressure-resistant design, vacuum operation, infinitely variable speed of agitator and homogeniser, scraping independent of the direction of rotation, and radial as well as vertical mixing – also for highly viscous products.
How can production cycles be shortened?
Through convenient drawing-in of powder, water and fat phases and by homogenising powders below the liquid level.