Minerals
Clays
As we’ve worked with clays like yours for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for clays used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Coal
As we’ve worked with coal like yours for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Fly Ash
As we’ve worked with fly as for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Ground Calcium Carbonate
As we’ve provided solutions for ground calcium carbonate all over the world for decades, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Hardwearing equipment is required to process ground calcium carbonate
- Spares and maintenance costs are key to the return on investment calculation
- Processing near to the source of the raw material can offer cost advantages
- Consistency of results of the process are key to achieve industry standards required for the construction industry
Gypsum Limestone
As we’ve worked with gypsum limestone for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Hard Minerals
As we’ve worked with mineral materials like yours for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Kaolin
As we’ve worked with kaolin for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Phosphates
As we’ve worked with phosphates for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC)
As we’ve worked with precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Talc
As we’ve worked with talc for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Achieving a good return on investment on mineral materials often requires a high throughput.
- We carry out wear tests in our Pilot Plant to calculate the true cost per tonne.
- We also manufacture spare parts in our foundry in the UK so that we can offer flexible and timely deliveries.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling is a one stop process that provides a consistently high quality product required for minerals used in the construction industry.
- Processing large volumes of material can use high energy levels, so adding a heat recovery step to the plant design is advantageous. If heat can be captured from other processes, the saving can be substantial.
Other
We have a wealth of experience with over 500 materials and 1000s of tests, don’t hesitate to contact us with the details of your material, and we will get back to you.
Food
Caesin
As we’ve worked with casein before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Gluten
As we’ve worked with gluten many times before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Insects
We’ve tested many species of insect that are used as a high quality source of protein. Here are some of the things we’ve learnt:
- Fat content is key to success; if the levels are over 15%, there could be issues with processing.
- Pre-drying can benefit commercial viability, as drying energy costs can prove prohibitive.
- An estimation of commercial value versus the costs to process are important to ascertain which process will be most suitable.
- Stainless steel hygienic construction of plant and equipment may be required.
- Particle size distribution needs to be consistent.
- Our Pilot Plant in the UK, can test volumes as low as 1-2kgs, often an advantage when insects are in the research and development stage.
Plant Material
As we’ve worked with plant material for many years, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Protein
As we’ve worked with protein many times before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Pulses
As we’ve done extensive testing and process design on peas, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Using the whole pulse without de-hulling can save time and money.
- Protein concentrates are sensitive to high levels of heat.
- Getting the right balance is imperative.
- Protein levels in the end-product need to be reproduced consistently for commercial viability.
- Not all peas are the same therefore testing in our Pilot Plant is very important to get the right process before going into the design phase.
- Novel and innovative applications require high levels of technical expertise and a mutual non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to protect intellectual property.
Seaweed
We can help you as we’ve carried out extensive testing on seaweed in our Pilot Plant in Coventry in the UK. Here are some of the things we’ve learnt:
- The high moisture content of seaweed makes it important that drying costs and volume throughputs are calculated early in the project.
- Applications for end products need to be calculated to balance the cost of processing.
- When testing seaweed, ensure that the raw material is kept fresh and cool, as small changes in temperature and moisture can have a dramatic effect on the end product.
Side Streams of Organic Production
As we’ve worked with materials like yours before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Starch
As we’ve worked with starch many times before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Wheat Flour
As we’ve worked with wheat flour many times before, here are some of the things we’ve learned:
- Stainless steel food grade equipment often needs to be used as standard.
- Materials with a fat content over 15% can be problematic to process.
- Processing products with a high moisture content (over 95%) can be expensive as the requirement for energy, and the volume of raw materials are high.
- We can help you calculate the return on investment to evaluate the commercial viability.
- Pre-drying a material could make the process more cost-effective.
- There should be a balance between the use of heat and the integrity of a material.
- Quality of proteins can be particularly susceptible to high levels of heat.
- Simultaneous flash drying and milling can be a real advantage.
Other
We have a wealth of experience with over 500 materials and 1000s of tests, don’t hesitate to contact us with the details of your material, and we will get back to you.
Chemical
Alginates
As we’ve worked with alginates many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Hydritalcite
As we’ve worked with hydritalcite many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Hydrocalcite
As we’ve worked with hydrocalcite many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Iron Oxides
As we’ve worked with iron oxides many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Magnesium
As we’ve worked with magnesium many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Hydroxide
As we’ve worked with hydroxide many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Methyl Cellulose
As we’ve worked with methyl cellulose many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Pigments
As we’ve worked with pigments many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Silica Gel
As we’ve worked with silica gel before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Stearates
As we’ve worked with stearates before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Titanium Dioxide
As we’ve worked with titanium dioxide many times before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Zeolite
As we’ve worked with zeolite before, here are some things we’ve learned:
- Deagglomeration and classification of chemicals can be key to achieving a consistent particle size distribution.
- Simultaneous drying and milling can provide a one step solution to save plant footprint and process time.
- Our process solutions can design in heat recovery from existing processes to reduce both your carbon footprint and energy costs.
- New or confidential application often require a mutual non-disclosure agreement to protect competitive advantage.
Other
We have a wealth of experience with over 500 materials and 1000s of tests, don’t hesitate to contact us with the details of your material, and we will get back to you.