VEM-100 100L Vacuum Emulsifying Homogenizer Mixer for Cosmetics

The MAXWELL VEM-100 is a 100-litre working-capacity vacuum emulsifying homogenizer mixer that combines a 3 kW bottom-mounted homogenizer running at 3000 rpm with a 1.1 kW wall-scraper stirrer (10–120 rpm) and vacuum de-aeration. It is engineered for cosmetic creams, lotions, ointments, toothpaste and food emulsions, with all product-contact parts in GMP mirror-polished SUS304 / SUS316L stainless steel. As a self-contained cosmetics making machine, it integrates pre-mixing, vacuum emulsification, homogenizing and discharge in one GMP-grade unit — purpose-built for cosmetic cream, lotion, serum and sunscreen production lines.

What is the VEM-100 vacuum emulsifying mixer?

A vacuum emulsifying mixer (also called a vacuum emulsifying homogenizer or VEM) is a stainless-steel batch machine that blends, heats and homogenizes immiscible liquids and powders into a stable emulsion under vacuum. The VEM-100 is the 100 L working-capacity member of the MAXWELL VEM series, which scales from 5 L laboratory units up to 1000 L industrial lines. All models share the same vacuum emulsifying & homogenizing principle; the VEM-100 sits at the practical cross-over between R&D batches and commercial small-batch production.

How a vacuum emulsifying homogenizer works

The working cycle of the VEM-100 follows the same principle used across the whole VEM family:

1. Pre-mix: raw materials are loaded into the water-phase and oil-phase pots, where they are heated and stirred (water/oil pots: 0.55 kW impeller stirrers at 1500 rpm).

2. Vacuum transfer: the vacuum pump draws the pre-mixed phases from the phase pots directly into the main emulsifying pot through the pipeline — no manual pouring, less contamination.

3. Wall-scraping stir: the 1.1 kW scraper stirrer (variable 10–120 rpm) sweeps material off the jacket wall so the mix is continuously refreshed to a new interface.

4. High-shear homogenizing: the 3 kW bottom-mounted rotor-stator homogenizer runs at 3000 rpm, shearing the mix in the stator/rotor gap down to particles of roughly 0.2–2 µm.

5. Vacuum de-aeration: because the emulsifying pot works under vacuum, micro-bubbles generated during mixing are removed immediately, giving a smooth, glossy, stable product.

   

   
   

   

Key features

• 3 kW high-shear homogenizer at 3000 rpm for fine, stable emulsions (particle size ~0.2–2 µm).

• 1.1 kW wall-scraper stirrer with VFD speed control (10–120 rpm) for viscous and shear-sensitive formulas.

• Three-pot vacuum system — independent water and oil phase pots feed the emulsifying pot via vacuum pipeline.

• GMP-grade hygienic build — mirror-polished SUS304 / SUS316L, three-layer jacketed pot, easy clean-in-place.

• Flexible heating & cooling — electric or steam heating via the jacket, with optional cooling circuit.

• PLC / touch-screen control of vacuum, temperature, frequency and timing for repeatable batches.

• Bottom-valve or transfer-pump discharge for clean, low-shear product outlet.

Cosmetics use scenarios: why VEM-100 is the cosmetics emulsifying machine of choice

For cosmetics manufacturers, a vacuum emulsifying mixer is not just a blender — it is the emulsification core that decides whether a cream is smooth, stable and bubble-free. The VEM-100 is purpose-built as a cosmetics making machine covering the full cosmetic production chain in one vacuum-integrated unit: water and oil phase pots pre-mix and heat raw materials, the vacuum emulsifying pot homogenizes at 3000 rpm down to 0.2–2 µm, the wall-scraper stirrer handles viscous masses, and the bottom valve or transfer pump discharges the finished cream or lotion. That is why buyers specifying a cosmetics making machine for cream, lotion, ointment, serum or toothpaste choose the VEM-100 as their pilot-to-small-batch workhorse.

products the VEM-100 covers

Unlike generic marketplace listings that only claim "high quality cosmetics emulsifier" without disclosing power or particle size, the VEM-100 publishes its full specification table (Table 1) and a buyer's checklist — so cosmetics formulators can size the machine to their exact formula viscosity and batch volume.

Technical specifications

The VEM-100 appears in Table 1 (laboratory & small-range models). For larger lines, see Table 2 (industrial range, where the VEM-500 is highlighted). All VEM models share the same vacuum emulsifying & homogenizing principle.

Table 1 — Laboratory & Small Range VEM Specifications

Table 2 — Industrial Range VEM Specifications

Why 100 L is the pilot-to-production sweet spot

The VEM-100 bridges the gap between bench-top lab mixers (5–50 L) and full industrial lines (250–1000 L). At 100 L working capacity it is large enough for commercial small-batch and contract manufacturing, yet compact and affordable enough for formula scale-up and sampling.

MAXWELL VEM-100 vs typical emulsifier-supplier listings

Most vacuum emulsifying mixers are sold through marketplace supplier listings that bury the real numbers. The VEM-100 is built the opposite way — every figure is published, and the whole VEM range (5 L to 1000 L) uses one comparable naming and spec system, so buyers can scale up without re-learning a new model code at each size.

Applications across industries

The VEM-100 is a multi-industry emulsifier. Typical products:

• Cosmetics: face cream, hand cream, sunscreen, lotion, shampoo, hair conditioner, serum, BB cream, mascara.

• Personal care / oral: toothpaste, dental cream, shower gel, body lotion, cleanser.

• Pharmaceutical: ointments, topical creams, syrups, bio-products (use SUS316L for GMP pharma).

• Food: sauces, jam, mayonnaise, chocolate, salad dressing, butter, protein pastes.

• Chemical: pigments, paints, adhesives, detergents.

Buyer's checklist: how to specify a VEM-100

Most buyers do not need a one-line product card — they need to confirm that 100 L is the right size and what to tick before requesting a quote. Run through this checklist:

• Batch size: choose 100 L if you need ~80–120 kg per batch and 200–400 kg/day. Stay at 30–50 L for pure R&D; move to 250 L+ only for steady full-scale output.

• Formula viscosity: the 1.1 kW wall-scraper stirrer (10–120 rpm) handles creams and pastes; the 3 kW homogenizer is for fine, stable emulsions down to 0.2–2 µm.

• Heating source: electric jacket heating is standard; specify steam heating if your plant already runs steam.

• Material grade: SUS304 for cosmetics and food; ask for SUS316L for pharmaceutical or corrosive actives.

• Phase pots: the VEM-100 ships with separate water and oil phase pots (60 L and 40 L working) for vacuum pre-mix — confirm both are needed for your formula.

• Voltage: supplied for 380 V / 50 Hz by default; tell us your local supply (220 V, 60 Hz, 415 V, etc.) so we size motors and the panel correctly.

• Discharge: bottom valve (low-shear, standard) or a transfer pump if you fill downstream directly.

• Control: PLC + touch-screen for recipe storage and repeatable batches; a basic button panel is available for simpler lines.

• Compliance: GMP hygienic build as standard; CE marking available on request for the European market.

Materials & compliance

Product-contact parts are mirror-polished stainless steel (SUS304 standard, SUS316L for pharmaceutical / corrosive duty). The three-layer jacketed pot (heating / cooling / insulation) follows GMP hygiene engineering, with a sanitary, easy-to-clean interior. The VEM-100 is typically supplied for 380 V / 50 Hz (customizable to local voltage) and packs in a wooden case for export.

GMPSUS304 / SUS316LMirror-polished380V / 50Hz (custom)Wooden-case export packing

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