Compounding and Extrusion Testing Laboratory

We offer an extensive testing laboratory for compounding and extrusion systems. The modular design of our twin-screw extruders allows them to be tailored specifically for each individual test. Our experts then translate the test results into production-scale applications, utilizing proven scaling methods.

Bulk Material Handling Test Center

We have state-of-the-art facilities designed for the research and processing of bulk materials. These facilities are central to applications in next-generation production plants, such as testing the properties of new bulk materials and optimizing their ideal conveying methods.

Key Advantages

• A wide range of conveying systems designed to test bulk material handling characteristics—from dilute-phase to dense-phase flow, with or without bypass systems, hydraulic conveying, and more.
• A total of over 2,000 meters [6,562 feet] of conveyor lines were used for testing.
• Conveying capacity exceeding 300 tons/hour [661,300 lbs/hour]
• An affiliated laboratory for real-time analysis of experimental results
• A database containing more than 15,000 bulk material samples
• Developing internal testing equipment and simulations
• Numerous tests are conducted on the bulk material handling process, including heating, cooling, drying, mixing, stirring, screening, and more.
• Wear Test
• Testing and Evaluation of Silo Designs

Feeding and Conveying Test Laboratory

We use process materials for testing to answer critical process questions and determine the optimal configuration for feeding or conveying equipment. We’ve accumulated extensive expertise and offer a wide range of feeding and conveying technology options, enabling us to address the diverse challenges that may arise in process operations involving bulk materials—whether solid or liquid.

Key Advantages

• A wide range of feeding equipment is available: volumetric feeders, weight feeders, belt weigh feeders, and low-speed micro-dosing feeders.
• Feed rate testing: Conduct precision measurements within the required feed range, optimize feeder configuration, assess process safety, and perform long-term testing of the feeding system.
• Hopper Design and Selection of Flow-Aiding Devices
• An investment return analysis is available, based on optimal feed accuracy and ingredient costs.

Food, Pet Food, and Pharmaceutical Process Testing Center

To meet the demands of the food and pet food industries, we have equipped our testing centers with the relevant technology. We can handle advanced testing for challenging applications in food, pet food, and pharmaceuticals—such as various process setups, product behavior analysis, and new formulation development.