EKATO

EKATO

EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH

Complete Solutions from a Single Source

EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH offers a broad range of services for the process-oriented industry from a single source: process analysis, engineering, scale-up, manufacturing, assembly and a worldwide sales and service network. With tailor-made solutions for mixing processes, EKATO is a competent development and engineering partner.

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Only optimally adjusted process and plant parameters guarantee a trouble-free plant operation with high throughputs and optimum product quality. Ranging from an analysis of process-side requirements, followed by tests with physical models, flow simulations (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) – EKATO achieves optimum results using the latest engineering tools available.

Whether an agitator, reactor model or complete process plant is required, the EKATO standard has been at the highest level for decades. State-of-the-art technologies and highly qualified employees in Germany guarantee a high quality and long service life that is “made in Germany”.

  • Founded in 1933
  • More than 560 employees
  • More than 250,000 delivered agitators
  • 60 offices and representatives worldwide

Competences

Research & development, trials, simulation of fluid dynamics (CFD), scale-up, reactor engineering, finite element method and plant design

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R&D Center Pilot plants of EKATO RMT, trials for chemical reactions, biotechnology, polymerisation and hydrometallurgy
EKATO RMT Production site in Schopfheim, Germany

Our product range

Agitators, process plants and agitator components

Industrial Agitators EM

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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Side-Entry Agitator ES

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

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Side-Entry Agitator ES-V

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

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Compact Agitators FD/KD/HWL-A

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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Agitators for Small Volumes FGL

Designed for small volumes and pressurized vessels. The unit can either be directly driven by a motor or together with a gearbox.

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Allrounder Agitators MD/SD

The MD/SD compact standard agitators are EKATO’s allrounders. A connection of the motor via IEC‑adapter or a gear motor are possible.

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Industrial marine propulsion system with blue motors and propellers

Swivel Side-Entry Agitator ES-SW

For crude oil storage tanks. Manual swiveling of the agitator on site or automatic positioning in the DCS possible.

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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.