EKATO

EKATO

SOLIDFOIL

Perfect Handling of Continuously Flowing Solids

An impeller for continuous mixing or handling of bulk materials which avoids clumping of adhesive bulk materials and intensifies the surface contact between solid and fed gas through surface renewal.
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Agitators are normally used during continuous mixing or handling of bulk materials. One the one hand, this is important to allow a mixing process. On the other hand, mixing avoids clumping of adhesive bulk materials or intensifies the surface contact between solid and fed gas (surface renewal) , for example, when stripping monomer residues from polymers. To serve this application, EKATO developed the EKATO SOLIDFOIL as a result of extensive trials in our own laboratory. This impeller is normally applied as a multi-stage mixing system. The unique blade profile diverts the solids axial flow through the vessel into a radial alternate outward and inward direction. As a result, a narrow residence time distribution in the entire vessel occurs, leading to an uniform process result and a better product quality. Simultaneously, the bulk material is permanently restructured which avoids clumping, continuously offering new surfaces for desorption processes for example..

EKATO SOLIDFOIL

Features

  • Uniform process results due to narrow residence time distribution in equipment with vertical flow
  • Optimized blade profile that conveys the solids alternately outwards and inwards in a radial direction
  • The curvature and adapted height of the blade generates a constant volumetric flow rate along the blade
  • The blade geometry can be adapted to the wall friction angle of the product

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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.