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- The BSP-1200 ultrasonic liquid processor comes standard with: 1200 W ultrasonic generator, water-cooled transducer, half-wave Barbell Horn®, flow-through reactor chamber (flow cell), heavy-duty support stand, spanner wrench set, and noise reduction ear muffs. Optional items include: full-wave Barbell Horn®, storage/mixing tank with integrated mixer, peristaltic pump, water chiller, magnetic stirrer with hotplate, jacketed beaker, NanoStabilizers®, and filters.
- The BSP-1200 processor can be used in batch and flow-through configurations (see schematics on the left). Details are available under the SPECIFICATIONS tab.
- The BSP-1200 processor utilizes patented Barbell Horn® Ultrasonic Technology (BHUT), which makes it possible to generate extremely high ultrasonic amplitudes at any scale of operation. By upgrading to our larger BHUT-based unit, the ISP-3000, any process optimized with the BSP-1200 can be directly scaled-up to an industrial production environment, while maintaining the same processing conditions and reproducible results.
- Download Ultrasonic Processors Comparison Chart
MAIN COMPONENTS
- Ultrasonic generator (1200 W)
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Input voltage:100 Vac – 240 Vac
@ 50/60 Hz -
Rated current:20 A max.10 A max.
- Output characteristics: 1200 W (max.), 20 (+/- 1) kHz
- Additional features: continuous resonance frequency lock, automatic power adjustment, fine amplitude adjustment and lock (20 – 100 %), real-time monitoring of output power and frequency, optional external control, optional pulsed operation.
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- Water-cooled piezoelectric transducer (SWCT-1200)
- Output Characteristics: amplitude — 24 μm (max.), frequency — 20 (+/- 1) kHz, power — 1200 W (max.)
- Half-Wave Barbell Half-Wave Horn® (HBHB, 30 mm tip diameter)
- Output characteristics: amplitude — 94 μm (max.), frequency — 20 (+/- 1) kHz, power — 1200 W (max.)
- Flow-through reactor chamber (flow cell)
- Features: 1/2″ tri-clamp inlet and outlet, cooling jacket with valved quick-disconnects.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
- Full-wave Barbell Horn® (FBH, 35 mm tip diameter, amplitude — 97 μm (max.))
- Half-Wave Barbell Horn® (HBH, 32 mm tip diameter, amplitude — 94 μm (max.))
- Support stand with clamp holders
- Storage/mixing tank with integrated mixer
- Peristaltic pump
- Water chiller
- Magnetic stirrer with hotplate
- Stainless steel jacketed beaker
- NanoStabilizers®
- Flow-through filters
- Noise reduction ear muffs
- Sound enclosure
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Materials of wetted parts:
- Reactor chamber — 316 Stainless Steel. Food compatible.
- Horns (HBHB, FBH, HBH) — Ti6Al4V. Food compatible.
- Gaskets — Buna-N or Teflon. Food compatible.
- O-rings — Buna-N. Food compatible.
- Noise level:
- 103 – 106 dBa at 2′ away. Noise reducing earmuffs or sound enclosure required.
- Capacity
- 500 ml – 2 L — with FBH (batch mode)
- 1 L – unlimited — with HBH + reactor chamber (flow-through mode)
- Productivity rates
- Productivity rates are highly dependent on the nature of each process and range from about 1 L/h for challenging tasks (e.g., top-down nanocrystallization of active pharmaceutical compounds) to over 50 L/h for fast processes (e.g., degassing, deagglomeration).
- 5 times faster processing than with the LSP-600
For Units Shipped After November, 2024:
For Units Shipped After April, 2021:
- BSP-1200 User Manual
- BSP-1200 Peripheral Equipment Assembly Guide
- Ultrasonic Processors Comparison Chart
For Units Shipped Before April, 2021:
Overview of the Nanoemulsion Process with Turn-key BSP-1200 Ultrasonic System
BSP-1200: Switching Between Flow-through & Batch Mode
Translucent Water in Oil Nanoemulsion Prepared by BSP-1200 (Batch-Mode)
Ultrasonic Dispersion of Carbon Black in Water (Batch Mode, 750 ml)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BSP-1200 ultrasonic processor used for?
The BSP-1200 is ISM’s 1200W bench-scale ultrasonic liquid processor designed for procedure optimization and medium-scale production. It handles nanoemulsion production, extraction and cell disruption, degassing and deaeration, dispersing and deagglomeration, and nano-crystallization. It operates continuously 24/7 in both batch (500 mL to 2 L) and flow-through (1 L to unlimited) configurations.
What is the difference between the BSP-1200 and the LSP-600?
The BSP-1200 is 5x faster than the LSP-600 and is designed for medium-scale production and continuous 24/7 operation, while the LSP-600 is optimized for lab-scale feasibility testing. Both use ISM’s patented Barbell Horn® Ultrasonic Technology, meaning any process developed on the LSP-600 transfers directly to the BSP-1200 without re-optimization. The BSP-1200 has ISM’s patented water cooled transducer which enables it to run continuously in the flow though configuration.
Can the BSP-1200 be scaled up to industrial production?
Yes. The BSP-1200 is the middle step in ISM’s scale-up path: LSP-600 (lab) → BSP-1200 (bench) → ISP-3600 (industrial). Because all three processors use the same BHUT technology, processes optimized on the BSP-1200 scale directly to the ISP-3600 while maintaining the same amplitudes, processing conditions, and reproducible results.
What is the flow rate and processing capacity of the BSP-1200?
In batch mode with the FBH horn, the BSP-1200 handles 500 mL to 2 L. In flow-through mode, it handles 1 L to unlimited volume. Productivity rates range from approximately 1 L/h for demanding tasks like pharmaceutical nanocrystallization, up to 50+ L/h for fast processes such as degassing or deagglomeration.
Is the BSP-1200 suitable for pharmaceutical and food applications?
Yes. All wetted parts are food compatible: 316 stainless steel reactor chamber, Ti6Al4V titanium horns (HBHB, FBH, HBH), and Buna-N or Teflon gaskets. The system carries CE and TÜV certification and is used in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cannabis, food & beverage, and cosmetic manufacturing.
