GEA has introduced the KOB series, a new range of high-pressure homogenisers engineered for small and medium-scale production environments. The series, which comprises models 11, 22, 45, and 90, is designed to provide industrial-standard homogenisation capabilities at up to 400 bar while maintaining a compact, cost-efficient footprint.
Operational Performance and Versatility
The KOB series is built to handle a broad range of food, beverage, chemical, and personal care applications. At the core of the homogenisers is a robust high-pressure design that ensures stable and efficient homogenisation for demanding, moderately viscous, and abrasive applications.
To accommodate diverse processing requirements, GEA offers optional higher-efficiency homogenising valve technology and wear-resistant materials. The base configuration employs wear-resistant parts suitable for standard, non-abrasive products, while the optional high-wear-resistant materials are intended to extend service life in more demanding formulations.
Compact Design and Operational Efficiency
The KOB homogeniser series is targeted at processors requiring fit-for-purpose homogenisation performance within a limited floor space. The machine’s architecture is facilitated by an optimised crankcase and gear-reducer design, which delivers mechanical efficiency while minimising heat, noise, and vibration.
Because the drive compartment does not require oil cooling or forced-air ventilation, the units operate with fewer auxiliary components, reducing installation, maintenance, and energy demands. The integration of poppet-type pumping valves further contributes to flow characteristics and feeding stability, which GEA notes reduces noise and cavitation while improving volumetric efficiency and component life.
Sanitary Standards and Modular Automation
To meet sector-specific sanitary requirements, each KOB model is available with Clean-in-Place (CIP) and Sterilisation-in-Place (SIP) capabilities and can be configured to comply with 3-A sanitary standards. For aseptic product handling, the machines can be equipped with steamable full-stroke barrier chambers.
The series also supports various levels of automation, ranging from motor-starter solutions to full Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human Machine Interface (HMI) control. Connectivity options facilitate integration into SCADA and plant-wide automation systems, allowing processors to select the level of digitalisation appropriate for their operational needs. This modularity is intended to support fast installation and retrofitting into existing production lines without requiring extensive facility modifications.
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