Ultralab® laboratory vacuum mixer

Ultralab high viscosity vacuum mixer for creams, pastes & gels

Versatile laboratory cosmetic and skincare mixer

The Ultralab® vacuum mixer from VMI is designed for laboratories and pilot-scale teams aiming to quickly and reliably transpose cosmetic, skincare, and personal care formulations to industrial production. With capacities ranging from 500 mL to 3 L, it handles high-viscosity creams, foundations, mascaras, and lipsticks with precision.

Equipped with a variety of tools including turbines, propellers, and emulsifiers, the Ultralab® ensures reproducible results. It offers intuitive operation through a touch screen and simplified cleaning with easily removable PTFE scrapers and stainless steel blades.

Ideal uses include:

  • Skincare creams and lotions
  • Cosmetic make-up products (foundation, mascara, lipstick)
  • Cream, make-up, hygiene products with a wide range of tools: turbines, propellers, emulsifiers

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The Ultralab® vacuum mixer is designed for precise, repeatable mixing of high-viscosity cosmetic, skincare, and personal care formulations. Ideal for creams, foundations, mascaras, and lipsticks, this compact vacuum mixer combines central rotor-stator and peripheral agitation to ensure efficient homogenization and optimized heat exchange, delivering consistent results for pilot-scale production.

Consistent results for small batches

With capacities from 500 mL to 3 L, the Ultralab® is ideal for small batch testing and pilot-scale production. Its dual agitation system and optional vacuum operation guarantee uniform dispersion, emulsification, and homogenization across a variety of viscosities, enabling predictable scale-up to larger VMI laboratory and production equipment.

Clean operation and product hygiene

Hygiene is prioritized with stainless steel anchor blades, easily removable PTFE scrapers, and a bowl that can be emptied under air pressure. The intuitive design allows quick dismantling and rinsing of parts in contact with the product, supporting efficient cleaning and safe handling. Optional cryostat and heat-insulated tank features provide precise thermal regulation.

Flexible control and ease of use

The Ultralab® features an intuitive touch-screen interface with programmable speed, time, and process parameters. Electric head lifting, quick-change turbines and emulsifiers, and a 500 mL liquid addition hopper simplify operation, while data logging ensures traceability and reproducibility. Optional accessories, including a vacuum pump, deflocculator, and four-blade mixer, further enhance usability and operational flexibility.

  • Capacity: 0.5 L to 3 L
  • Double Agitation:
    • Homogenizer: variable speed from 50 to 5000 rpm
    • Peripheral Movement: bi-directional rotation, variable speed from 10 to 250 rpm
  • Stainless Steel Anchor Blade with PTFE scrapers easily removable without tools
  • Vacuum Operation: with regulation; product can be drained under air pressure
  • Temperature Control: PT100 temperature probe
  • Power: 600 W (without options)
  • Power Supply:
    • Single-phase 2-metre cord with European type F or G plug
    • 100V–120V 60 Hz, single-phase with US type B plug
  • Maximum Double Jacket Pressure: 0.5 bar
  • Permissible Bowl Pressure: -0.96 / +0.4 bar
  • Weight: 70 kg

  • UL Certification – for 100V–120V / 60 Hz version
  • Cryostat – for precise and consistent temperature control of the product in the bowl
  • Vacuum Pump – for efficient de-bubbling and product evacuation
  • Heat-Insulated Tank – maintains stable product temperature during processing
  • Deflocculator or 4-Blade Mixer – for specialized mixing or high-performance dispersion
  • Screw-On Feet – for secure installation of the bowl

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To learn more about the Ultralab® laboratory vacuum mixer by VMI, please download our PDF documentation.

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