Polymers play a vital role in materials science and they are found in many of the products that we surround ourselves with. Innovations in polymer development have enabled numerous technological advancements, new design solutions and improved performance, and have facilitated mass production of many consumer products.
Building blocks for polymer production
GEA provides a number of process solutions for polymer production, including:
- industrial drying systems
- centrifugal separators
- homogenization technology
- vacuum technology
Our competencies span a wide range of polymers – from bulk polymers and resins to advanced engineered plastics:
- s-PVC, c-PVC, ABS, MBS, HDPE, PP, PAN, c-PE, POM and PVA
- e-PVC, EVA, UF, MF, PF, PMMA, PVAc, PVP and Acrylic resins
- polyester, nylon, PET, PS, ePs
- polycarbonate
GEA’s high-performance process units and systems, combined with our comprehensive application know-how, knowledge of chemical engineering and polymers, and our expertise in technology, process design and engineering, give our customers a major competitive advantage in terms of higher production rates, at tighter specifications, and with reduced costs and improved efficiency.
Polymer production involves the use of an inert gas to clean the polymer particles. The exhaust gas often contains a large amount of the polymerization solvent and polymerization monomers, which need to be eliminated. GEA offers a wide range of technologies for gas cleaning in the process industries. This includes technologies for dust collection, dry and wet processes for removing gaseous pollutants from process gases, separating heavy metals, removing acid gas, dioxins and furans and other emission-relevant off-gas components. Our plants all comply with the complex safety requirements of the chemicals industry.
We can supply stand-alone units as well as systems that are tailored to the customer’s specific requirements. To ensure optimal process and plant solutions, our process specialists are available for both test work and process development.
A dedicated project team works with each customer through every stage of the project – from inception until the plant is on stream – to ensure that the project is delivered according to schedule, and that it meets all KPIs. A comprehensive service and upgrade program is also available to guarantee both the performance and longevity of the plant.
Products & Technologies
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Absorption & Gas Scrubbing
GEA supplies scrubbers for an efficient multi-pollutant cleaning of process-and-exhaust gases for various applications.
Centrifugal Separator
GEA separators are designed for liquid-based applications. Using centrifugal force, they are used for separating suspensions consisting of two or more phases of different densities, i.e. they can be used for liquid-liquid separation, for liquid-liquid-solid separation or for liquid-solid separation. They are equally as effective at separating liq...
Cooling, quenching & conditioning
The Rapid Cooling or Quenching of gas streams is used in several essential applications in the process industries.
Decanter Centrifuge
The decanter’s hour has come as soon as the solids content in the suspension to be processed is particularly high. These machines provide the benefits of high clarifying efficiency and maximum dewatering as well as the separation of liquids with the simultaneous removal of solids. The main requirements in this respect include a high bowl speed, a...
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The breakthrough that changed spray drying
In 1976, NIRO engineers responded to a competitive challenge by rethinking what spray drying could do. Their idea became the multi-stage dryer MSD. Fifty years later, the same fundamental principle helps turn liquids into the powders used in essential nutrition products and important medicines around the world. Refined through decades of engineering expertise, customer insight and continuous development, MSD is a story of innovation with lasting impact.
Beyond the machine: unlocking better plant performance
An efficient machine does not automatically make an efficient factory. Real improvement often starts by looking beyond individual equipment and understanding how processes, energy systems and operating decisions affect one another. It’s a holistic approach designed to uncover opportunities that might otherwise be missed.
How a valve reshapes the way food and drinks are made
In food and beverage plants, valves are commonly operated using compressed air. GEA Hydract® Actuation Technology moves valves with water instead, in a closed, digitally controlled circuit. The result is a valve that can be held exactly in place and steered in fine-tuned steps. This results in lower energy use and greater control.
