Toll Manufacturing Capabilities & Equipment
Chemical Toll Manufacturing – Chemistry & Industrial Process Capabilities
| Chemistries | Industrial Processes |
| Alkyd resins | Distillation |
| Alkyd emulsions | Esterification |
| Fatty acid esters | Polyaddition |
| Naphthenic acid | Polymerization |
| Resin solutions | Saponification |
| Polyols | Dissolving |
| Solid cobalt metal organics | Drumming |
| Various liquid metal organics | Pelletization |
Chemical Toll Manufacturing – Industrial Equipment
List of Reactors
| Volume | Material | Temperature | Vacuum | ||
| Pilot plant reactor | 240 l | Stainless steel AISI 316L | 270°C - Thermal oil | Full vacuum | |
| Industrial reactors | 6 500 l to 30 000 l | Stainless steel AISI 316L to Hastelloy C276 |
170°C - Steam to 270°C - Thermal oil |
Full vacuum |
Distillation Unit
| Material | Temperature | Vacuum | ||
| Wiped film evaporator | Stainless steel AISI 304L & 316L | 300°C - Thermal oil | Full vacuum |
Miscellaneous Equipment
| Numerous vessels with agitators & steam heating | |
| Pelletization unit | |
| Precipitation unit | |
| Dust-free solids handling equipment | |
| Extensive bag and plate filtration equipment | |
| Large tank farm | |
| State-of-the art industrial warehousing |
Chemical Toll Manufacturing – Analytical Competences & Laboratory Equipment
Discover our laboratory setting, where scientific precision meets technological excellence. We invest in state-of-the-art lab equipment to ensure the most accurate measurements possible. Our team regularly undergoes rigorous training to become dedicated experts in operating our advanced instruments. With a wealth of experience in challenging analysis, gained from working with our own complex and extensive product portfolio, we deliver reliable results that drive progress. Partnering with us means gaining access to an unrivaled combination of cutting-edge equipment, expert knowledge, extensive experience in chemical analysis and quality control. We are dedicated to providing you with the highest quality data results that drive your research, development, and production forward.
Analytical Services
We offer detailed chemical analysis, including spectroscopy, titration, oxidative state determination and sample preparation.
We have vast experience in material characterization including physical properties, chemical properties and structure.
We are your partner for research & development, dedicated consultancy, analysis and application testing.
List of Laboratory Equipment
| Full possibility to simulate reactor processes in lab scale glass reactors. | |
| Coating formulation lab with complete range of dispersion techniques available. | |
| Application and control facilities, including mechanical coaters and spraying. | |
| Dedicated rubber laboratory for application testing. | |
| Controlled climate room for drying testing, microscopy for particle size determination. | |
| Colorimeter, FT-IR spectrometry, GC and GPC, XRF, ICP. | |
| Different types of viscometers and rheology testing equipment, testing equipment for coatings. | |
| Access to the resources of the central R&D lab and the several engineering departments of Umicore. |
