The symex all-round mixing system for maximum batch size flexibility from 10 to 100% batch size.

For the production of liquid to semi-solid products - with low to high viscosity. Emulsions, ointments, gels, creams, sunscreen, makeup, foundation, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, toothpaste, lubricants, and fertilizers.

Technical equipment – adaptable to application/location/premises

• Coaxial agitator with central and scraper agitator

• Original Co-Twister rotor-rotor homogenizer (independent control of flow and shear)

• Fully automatic system control

• App platform (remote access to system data, process conditions, and reports)

• Validated complete cleaning between 20 and 45 minutes (CIP)

• External + internal circulation line (first-in-first-out principle)

• Hot/cold emulsification process directly in the shear gap

• Direct suction of liquids, powders, granulates, pellets

• Temperature control system (accurate to +/- 0.5°C)

• Raw material dosing system

• Pressure/vacuum vessel with double jacket according to ASME, PED, JIS, CRN, Gost, China Stamp

• Optional: Lid lift with lifting column - Phase container with transfer system, operating platform.

Digitalization package (Industry 5.0)

• Fully automated batch execution (in-line process and quality control with “golden batch” verification)

• Real-time digital process simulation (virtual twin)

• Sustainability assurance (comprehensive energy monitoring, analysis, and documentation, including calculation of carbon footprint)

• Predictive maintenance (condition analysis, full transparency, and planning reliability for maintenance, service intervals, and spare parts throughout the entire life cycle)

Increase efficiency. Reduce costs.

symex pre-phase vessels are available in all sizes for water and fat phases and increase productivity while reducing operating costs.

Fats and oils, pellets, and wax blocks are melted in no time and brought to process temperature. Crushing, grinding, and mixing are carried out in a single, closed process step – efficiently, reproducibly, and with minimal material loss.

Automated transfer to the main mixer ensures that recipes are executed precisely and uniformly. Each batch is fully documented in accordance with 21 CFR Part 11 and archived in an audit-proof manner. The integrated hot-cold process control with direct introduction into the homogenizer shear gap shortens process times by up to 75% while increasing process stability.

The symex control system also automatically recognizes mobile pre-phase containers and prevents misassignments or individual recipe executions – for maximum process reliability and reproducible quality.

100% scalable symex laboratory system for test and trial series in product development:

• Precise measurement data from small batches of 1 to 4 liters

• Transferable to real production plants

• Technical design corresponds in every detail to a large plant.

Realistic representation of the production of emulsions, suspensions, creams, gels, and surfactant products for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical product development.

Technical features:

• Compact design on a mobile laboratory table

• Anchor stirrer with two current breakers and temperature sensor

• Rotor-stator homogenizer: infinitely variable speed control with external circulation line (long circulation & short circulation)

• Touch display including user management and process data recording

• Suction system for powders and liquids on the homogenizer

• Integrated CIP system

• Compact electric temperature control unit for heating and cooling the double jacket in the secondary circuit.

• Pressure/vacuum resistance

24/7 symex service & after sales

Since 1997, fast, competent service in mixing and homogenization technology.

• Worldwide on-site service

• Customized maintenance & preventive service

• Extensions, upgrades, and modernization of existing plant systems

• Remote service

• Comprehensive on-site training in theory and practice

• Fast fault analysis & repair

• Expertise for all mixing systems – including third-party brands 

• Service hotline: +49 471 98 40 1 0

The proprietary “symex Industry 5.0 digitization concept” sets new standards in the process industry. It enables consistently networked, flexible, and highly automated production of pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical products—including ointments, gels, makeup, mascara, lubricants, fertilizers, and much more.

Five technically coordinated modules raise the bar for process reliability, efficiency, sustainability, and maximum flexibility to a whole new level. Resistant to external circumstances.

The modular architecture allows for flexible combination of functional modules. These include:

1. App platform (remote access to plant data, process conditions, and reports)

2. Fully automated recipe execution and management (in-line process and quality control with “golden batch” verification)

3. Real-time digital process simulation (virtual twin)

4. Sustainability assurance (comprehensive energy monitoring, analysis, and documentation, including CO2 footprint calculation)

5. Predictive maintenance (condition analysis, full transparency, and planning reliability for maintenance, service intervals, and spare parts throughout the entire life cycle)

All modules can also be retrofitted to existing production systems.

The concept was officially awarded the LOSGRÖSSE 1+ Award in 2025. 

symex pilot mixers are used in product and process development (scale-up) of smaller product batches/product samples up to 30 liters and provide accurate measurement data in small batches that can be transferred to real production mixer.

Semi-solid and liquid products, such as oil-in-water and water-in-oil emulsions, fine and coarse suspensions, and viscosities up to 2,000,000 cP can be produced.

Technical features

• Compact design, identical in construction to the process mixer

• Ready for immediate use/can be used independently of location

• Coaxial agitator with central and scraper agitator

• Original Co-Twister rotor-rotor homogenizer (independent control of flow and shear)

• Fully automatic system control

• App platform (remote access to system data, process conditions, and reports)

• Validated complete cleaning between 20 and 45 minutes (CIP)

• External + internal circulation line (first-in-first-out principle)

• Hot/cold emulsification process directly in the shear gap

• Direct suction of liquids, powders, granulates, pellets

• Temperature control system (accurate to +/- 0.5°C)

• Raw material dosing system

• Pressure/vacuum vessel with double jacket according to ASME, PED, JIS, CRN, Gost, China Stamp

The symex In-Line Homogenizer temporarily or permanently expands production facilities, thereby increasing product availability for demanding applications. Thanks to the flexible accessory concept, systems can be upgraded as needed—without extensive modifications.

Available on a mobile transport trolley or as a stationary solution in a frame, the system can be optimally integrated into existing production environments. The homogenizer ensures uniform particle distribution and a defined, reproducible texture when processing liquids and suspensions. Different sizes and connection variants enable use in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries—even with complex formulations and high quality requirements.

Technical equipment

• Homogenizer type 1: Rotor-stator principle

• Homogenizer type 2: Rotor-rotor principle (original Co-Twister)

• Air- or water-cooled, speed-controlled drive

• Double-acting mechanical seal, cooled and lubricated by monitored barrier fluid system (standard or aseptic)

• Touch panel and connection option to existing control systems

• Stainless steel housing, soundproofed lining