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IKA® Laboratory Reactor Developing sustainable textiles.

IKA® Laboratory Reactor Developing sustainable textiles.

IKA® Laboratory Reactor Developing sustainable textiles.

Product catalog summary
Customer Overview
Beyond Surface Technologies AG is a Swiss company focused on developing sustainable processes for textile surfaces. They aim to provide high-quality surface effects for textiles using renewable and sustainable raw materials, often sourced from the cosmetic industry or as by-products of food processing, contrasting with traditional petrol-based substances.
Challenge
The company faced challenges in achieving better scale-up reproducibility due to the use of new raw materials and processes for producing emulsions and dispersions. Key parameters such as temperature, pH, and mechanical action during mixing needed precise control to ensure successful scale-up from lab to production.
Solution
IKA® Laboratory Reactors were implemented to improve efficiency and control in the laboratory, facilitating easier transfer to bulk production. These reactors allowed for better parameter control, improved reproducibility, and flexibility in starting with viscous mixes to achieve water-based emulsions. Features like integrated weighing and the option to use different stirrers enhanced the process.
Technological Features
The IKA® reactors offer the option to connect a pH electrode, measure torque trends to monitor viscosity changes, and include an integrated weighing function with a range up to 2 kg. These features contribute to accurate parameter control, aiding in the seamless transition from lab to production.
Testimonial
Urs Hasler from Beyond Surface Technologies highlighted the LR1000 reactor's role in achieving reproducibility from lab to production, emphasizing the accurate control of parameters like temperature, stirring speed, torque, and pH, which minimized adjustments during production startup.
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Catalog excerpts

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Success Story IKA Laboratory Reactor Developing sustainable textiles. THE CUSTOMER A fast growing Swiss company that develops sustainable processes for textile surfaces. Beyond Surface Technologies AG is committed to providing advanced, high-quality surface effects for textile products. Looking beyond the traditional chemical supply chains, we develop new technologies combining top performance with sustainability in order to meet the requirements of the textile industry and the consumer. Our products are based on renewable sustainable raw materials and/or bio waste stream. In contrast to the “established” suppliers, who mainly use petrol based substances. Our raw materials are often used in the cosmetic industry or are by - products of the food processing / packaging industry. Our customers are globally recognized brands who want to contribute positively to the environmen

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Success Story Torque trend measurement shows viscosity changes in the product Integrated weighing function with a weighing range up to 2 kg Option of connecting a pH electrode "We decided to work with the LR1000 as it provides us the best results on reproducibility from lab to production. Because of the accurate control of parameters such as temperature, stirring speed, torque and pH in the lab, we can easily move to the production process. Lengthy adjustments during the start of production are no longer an issue." - Urs Hasler, Beyond Surface Technologies THE CHALLENGE Achieving better scale...

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