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Solutions

Our international client base is wide and varied – so are the agitated processes we look at. As your partner we can contribute a lot: Not only by in-depth understanding of mixing but also based on decades of experience to develop process solutions together with our customers.

Mixing Tasks

Precise knowledge or analysis of the required basic mixing tasks are always the first step towards the optimum mixing technology solution. Based on the given requirements for the mixing process and determination of the product characterization, our specialists work out the optimum solution, tailored to the needs of our customers.
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Processes

Even if process unit operations appear to be fully developed, new products and product groups, new type of raw materials and synthesis routes or integration of biochemical processes continue to present demanding challenges for chemical engineers. Modern process engineering is simply inconceivable without mixing technology. Modern mixing technology can be used to optimize production and to improve ressource efficiency and economic viability.
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Efficiency Screening

EKATO Efficiency Screening helps optimize industrial mixing processes on-site or remotely. It aims to reduce energy use, improve performance, and modernize equipment. The service identifies inefficient agitators and mixing patterns, lowering energy costs and carbon footprint. It also suggests mechanical upgrades like better bearings and sealing systems. The process includes consultation, assessment, and a report.
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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.