APV Rannie® 160Q / Gaulin® 160Q - High Pressure Homogenizers

The Rannie 160Q and Gaulin 160Q are high-performance, high-pressure 5 plunger homogenizers engineered for superior particle size reduction and emulsion stability. Designed for a wide range of industrial and sanitary applications, these homogenizers deliver consistent results with maximum efficiency and reliability.

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Rannie 160Q and Gaulin 160Q Homogenizers

High-Pressure Performance and Emulsion Stability

The Rannie 160Q and Gaulin 160Q are high-performance, high-pressure homogenizers engineered for exceptional particle size reduction and superior emulsion stability. Designed to meet the demands of both industrial and sanitary applications, these homogenizers deliver consistent, reliable results with maximum efficiency.

Each unit features a 3-plunger design and is available with either a Mono-Block or Three-Piece valve housing. A wide range of standard and custom options is offered, including tailored selections for plungers, packings, pump valves, valve seats, and seals to suit your specific application needs. Capacities range from 3,850 lph (1,010 gph) at 1,200 bar (17,400 psi) to 26,000 lph (6,910 gph) at 210 bar (3,000 psi) depending on the selected configuration.

Benefits

User-Friendly Operation and Servicing

All controls placed logically together
Service-friendly configuration

Reliable and Maintenance-Friendly Design

Internal gear transmission
Enhanced oil treatment and cooling system with oil filter as standard
Easy access for servicing, reduced maintenance time
Low rpm 5-plunger design reduces pulsations

Features

Liquid End Components

Gaulin monoblock or Rannie 3-part liquid end
Ball or poppet pump valves
Pressure gauges
Pressure relief valve
Weld-stub product connections
3-A sanitary design in stainless steel or duplex materials
Hard metal coated long life plungers
Hydraulic valve actuator for smooth and stable control
Single or two stage homogenizing valve, to meet your application requirements

Power End Components

Internal gear transmission
Sanitary all welded frame
Oil cooling system with external plate heat exchanger and temperature transmitter
Oil filter including alarm

Additional Standard Features

All equipment wired to stainless steel control cabinet
Emergency stop
Stainless steel sanitary cladding
Set of tools
Set of packings

Key Applications

Field of Application

Dairy
Food
Cosmetic
Chemical
Pharmaceutical
Biotech products

APV 160Q Homogenizer Rannie Capacity and Pressure

APV 160Q Homogenizer Gaulin Capacity and Pressure

APV 160Q Homogenizer Rannie-Gaulin Technical Summary

Standard Options

Homogenizer or pump
Single of two stage homogenizing valve
Manual or automatic hydraulic control system for local or remote operation
Pulsation dampener(s) on inlet and outlet, suitable for CIP
Aseptic cylinder design, SIP compatible
Alternative product connections e.g. tri-clamp, high-pressure outlet, dual inlet
Inlet pressure gauge
Outlet pressure gauge or transmitter
Water saving serial plunger lubrication
Plunger lubrication control package
Energy saving Micro-Gap homogenizing valve
Various homogenizing valve configurations
Ceramic plungers
Choice of materials for cylinder bloc, pump valve, homogenizing valves, packings etc.
Control cabinet with PLC or relay operation
Main motor external cooling fan
Start/stop buttons
Enhanced spare parts kit

Other options on request

Various enhanced liquid end block designs for special applications
Actuated pressure relief valve
Vibration sensors
Explosion-proof design
Electro-polished wetted parts
Surface finish report
UFO – Oil Filtration system
Documentation packages for material traceability, certification and cGMP support