Wondering what the most important attributes are in choosing a homogenizer? Thanks to a recent survey (ref) we no longer need to wonder! According to 219 customers, the following factors are the most important when purchasing a homogenizer:
| Durability | 92% |
| Low Maintenance | 86% |
| Value | 83% |
| Reproducible Results | 78% |
| Variable Speed | 78% |
| Service / Support | 69% |
| Warranty | 68% |
| Safety Features | 66% |
| Vendor Reputation | 62% |
These are all good things to keep in mind when selecting a homogenizer, although I'm surprised the survey didn't mention throughput, capacity / sample size, or cooling.
The survey also asked respondents what kinds of homogenizers they used. These are the results:
| Rotor-Stator | 41% |
| Ultrasonic | 30% |
| Bead Mill | 17% |
| High-Pressure | 7% |
| Other | 6% |
This isn't terribly surprising given the versatility of rotor-stators, the relative newness of laboratory-scale bead milling technologies, and the cost of high-pressure fluidized bed systems.
When choosing a homogenizer for yourself, though, don't just go with what's popular. There's a lot of different homogenizers out there and the right one for you will depend heavily on your application. If you have any questions about homogenizers or homogenization within your particular application, don't hesitate to contact us! We're not only homogenization experts but we're also brand-agnostic, so we'll help you find whatever homogenizer is right for you.
