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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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...
Dosing & Feeding
GEA supplies a market-leading range of powder handling, feeding and dosing solutions. Our volumetric and gravimetric powder feeding systems guarantee highly accurate processing in critical applications such as minor/major ingredient preparation, pre-mixing, recipe handling, blending and packing.
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Fueling the circular economy in shipping
Ports now compete not just on logistics, but on sustainability. At Greece’s Piraeus port, an advanced processing and recovery facility recycles ship waste oil into fuel. Equipped with GEA’s high-performance centrifuges, it sets a new benchmark for state-of-the-art, environmentally responsible port operations.
Closing the loop: key lessons for breweries from OeTTINGER
The 2022 CO2 shortage forced breweries to review their dependency on global supply chains. Many were forced to close, unable to carbonate their products. At its breweries in Germany, OeTTINGER GETRÄNKE is turning its own CO2 into a powerful lever for independence and sustainability – with the help of CO2 recovery technology from GEA.
Staying the course: Q&A with GEA's Chief Sustainability Officer
In a shifting political and economic landscape, GEA stays the course. We spoke with Dr. Nadine Sterley, GEA’s Chief Sustainability Officer, about why sustainability remains central to the company’s business strategy, how GEA is progressing on its ambitious goals and what it takes to turn words into action.
