EKATO

EKATO

EKATO FLUID GmbH

Cost-Effective Mixing Technology

EKATO FLUID GmbH was established in 1982 as an independent subsidiary. EKATO FLUID provides custom-built, process engineered industrial agitators and benefits from the leading know-how of the complete EKATO GROUP.

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The wide variety of selection enables custom-built, price competitive solutions with short delivery times for a diverse range of applications. Proven EKATO sealing systems are available as well as optimized impeller systems. Our product range consists of top and side entry agitators for the use in a wide range of industrial applications. Before delivery all EKATO FLUID agitators are tested at our testing area.

  • Founded 1982
  • 90 highly qualified employees
  • More than 2,500 agitators are manufactured annually
  • 60 offices and representatives worldwide
  • Over 70% export accounts
EKATO FLUID Test Field
EKATO FLUID Test Field

Our Product Range

Industrial, side-entry and compact agitators

Reactor Agitators HWL-N

The reactor agitators type HWL‑N are the most powerful agitators within EKATO’s product range, with drive powers of up to 4000 kW.

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Magnetic Safety Agitators ESM

The EKATO ESM prevents product leakage by hermetically sealing to the atmosphere in the event of any operational malfunction.

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Coaxial Agitators KOAX

EKATO coaxial agitators are high performance units equipped with two universal impeller systems, each with an independent drive system.

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Side-Entry Agitator HWL for Flue Gas Desulfurization

The EKATO HWL FGD Side‑Entry agitator was specially designed to be used in absorber towers of flue gas desulfurization plants.

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Hydrogenation Plants and Hydrogenation Reactors

As a turnkey supplier, EKATO takes overall responsibility on the way from the idea to the commissioning of an industrial hydrogenation plant.

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Industrial Photoreactors

Chemical reactions can be triggered by UV light without any catalysts. Stirred photoreactors are ideal for multiphase reactions.

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Impellers

In recent years, the requirements for mixing systems in industrial applications have increased steadily. The design of the impellers, the selection of…

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Mechanical Seals & Supply Systems

Mechanical seals have been used in agitator technology since 1950. EKATO is one of the pioneers, using mechanical seals in agitators and continues to…

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EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH (EKATO RMT)

Focus: High-performance agitators, reactor agitators, process plants, mechanical seals
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry (specialty, polymer, bulk chemicals)
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Flue gas desulfurization
  • Biotechnology
  • Paints and coatings

Products & Services:

  • Customized agitators and impellers
  • Reactor agitators (e.g., coaxial, magnetic agitators)
  • Mechanical seals and seal supply systems
  • Process and pilot plants
  • CFD/FEA simulations, scale-up, engineering support
  • Global service network including maintenance, training, spare parts management

EKATO Systems GmbH

Focus: Vacuum processing units for liquids and solids (UNIMIX & SOLIDMIX)
Typical Applications:

  • Cosmetics industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Food industry
  • Chemical industry

Products & Services:

  • UNIMIX: Vacuum processing mixers for liquid to highly viscous products
  • SOLIDMIX: Solid mixers and dryers for powders and granules
  • Laboratory and pilot-scale systems (3–1000 liters)
  • GMP-compliant turnkey solutions including automation
  • Process consulting, development, scale-up, commissioning, maintenance

EKATO Fluid GmbH

Focus: Standardized, cost-effective industrial agitators
Typical Applications:

  • Chemical industry
  • Paints and coatings
  • Biotechnology
  • Biofuels
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Cosmetics
  • Water and wastewater
  • Food industry
  • Pulp and paper
  • Fertilizers

Products & Services:

  • Top-entry and side-entry agitators (e.g., EM 2000, ES 2000, MD/SD)
  • Solutions for storage tanks, open and closed vessels
  • Simple mechanical seals
  • Short delivery times, high cost-efficiency
  • On-site commissioning and service

What does “Number of sealing faces” mean?

Single-acting mechanical seals
These seals have one sealing surface and only seal in one direction. They are generally simpler in design and are commonly used in applications where pressure is applied from only one side.

Double-acting mechanical seals
These seals have two sealing surfaces and can seal in both directions. They are ideal for applications where pressure may come from both sides or where a higher sealing performance is required.

Triple-acting mechanical seals
These are less common and used in specialized applications that require a more complex sealing setup. They offer additional sealing surfaces or mechanisms to ensure reliable sealing even in highly demanding environments.