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In specialty chemical manufacturing, quality is defined by precision. The products which are produced in specialty chemical manufacturing, such as pigments, catalysts, additives, resins and intermediates all require an exact size of the particles, consistent composition and no contamination during processing. Thus, even the slightest variation in terms of particle size can impair their efficiency and might result in rejection. That is why screening and filtration are not only support operations, but the processes of quality control with significant importance in the production of specialty chemicals.
Specialty chemical plants often deal with materials that behave very differently from standard industrial powders. Many of these products are extremely fine, sticky, abrasive, or hygroscopic. They may form agglomerates, carry static charge, or clog screening meshes. Additionally, most specialty chemicals manufactured have a batch type process meaning a high frequency of product change over and numerous cleanliness criteria must be maintained.
Typical issues include:
If there is no proper screening/filtration, you can expect these types of problems to cause poor stability in your processes, increased downtime, and poor-quality product.
Efficient screening and filtration systems help manufacturers maintain tight control over their processes. Their main functions include:
In short, these systems stabilize the process and help maintain the desired product specifications.
For dry specialty chemicals, vibro sifters are commonly used for grading, scalping, and safety screening. These machines use controlled vibration to separate particles efficiently while preserving product integrity. They are suitable for pigments, additives, intermediates, and functional fillers.
For extremely fine or difficult materials, advanced machines like Super Sivtek® are designed with higher vibration force. This improvement in particle movement cuts down mesh blinding and delivers higher throughput using the same mesh size, hence giving the manufacturers consistent cut points and improving uniformity of products.
Fine specialty chemical powders often block the mesh openings, reducing capacity and efficiency. The ultrasonic screening systems use high-frequency vibrations which directly target the mesh to solve this problem. The solution stops clogging while material flow improves and on-size product yield increases.
This technology is particularly useful for high-value chemicals where product loss is expensive.
Inline and self-cleaning filters maintain production processes which handle resins and coatings and chemical solutions by filtering out suspended solids. These systems provide:
They are used to ensure stability of processes and minimise manual intervention and maintenance.
Through the appropriate screening and filtration systems, specialty chemical manufacturers will be able to accomplish:
Specialty chemical production demands precision, consistency, and reliability. Screening and filtration systems are important in ensuring these standards by regulating particle size, eliminating contaminants and stabilizing the process. With advanced screening technologies and application-specific solutions, manufacturers can improve quality, reduce losses, and achieve more efficient production.
