FULL-SCALE AGGLOMERATION LABORATORY
Every agglomeration technique. One independent lab.
From pan granulation to Wurster coating, we develop, test and sample-produce your product with no manufacturer allegiance — then help you take it all the way to a commissioned plant.
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AGGLOMERATION TECHNIQUES
30+
BINDING OPTIONS
0
MANUFACTURER TIES
Global
SUPPLIER NETWORK
CAPABILITIES
All the agglomeration techniques, under one roof
Our lab employs every major agglomeration method, so the process is chosen to fit your material and target properties — not the other way around.
Pan Agglomeration
Classic tumble-growth granulation for rounded, uniform granules with controlled size distribution and excellent flowability.
WET GRANULATION
Compaction
Roller compaction and dry granulation for moisture-sensitive materials, delivering dense, high-strength granules without liquid binders.
DRY GRANULATION
Pellet Mill
Extrusion pelletizing through precision dies for cylindrical pellets with consistent density, durability and length.
EXTRUSION
Spray Fluid Bed (incl. Wurster)
Top-spray granulation and bottom-spray Wurster coating for layered, coated or agglomerated particles with precise film control.
GRANULATION & COATING
High-Shear Mixer (Eirich)
Intensive mixing and granulation in one vessel — ideal for dense, homogeneous granules and difficult-to-wet powders.
INTENSIVE MIXING
Flaker Drum Dryer
Continuous drying and flaking of slurries, melts and pastes into uniform flakes — a thermal route for heat-tolerant products.
DRYING & FLAKING
30+
BINDING OPTIONS IN OUR LIBRARY
Hardness — tuned to spec
Attrition resistance — optimised
Dispersion rate — controlled
Every product is characterised against your actual specification.
BINDERS & FORMULATION
Over 30 binding options to hit your target properties
Selecting the right binder is what separates a granule that survives handling from one that dusts out. We screen and tune binders against three critical performance metrics.
✔ Hardness
Crush strength engineered for bagging, bulk handling, blending and application equipment.
✔ Attrition
Minimised dust generation and fines through transport, storage and pneumatic conveying.
✔ Dispersion rate
Dissolution and break-down behaviour matched to your end-use — fast, delayed or slow-release.
✔ Pathogen testing for natural sources
Natural and organic feedstocks are screened for pathogens so your product is safe as well as effective.
COATINGS & TESTING
Specialised coatings and performance testing
Beyond granulation, we specialise in functional coatings and the analytical testing that proves they work.
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Functional Coatings
Protective, controlled-release and anti-caking coatings applied by fluid bed, Wurster, pan or drum — developed and optimised in-house.
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Urease Inhibition Testing
Quantify how effectively your coating or additive inhibits urease activity to reduce nitrogen loss from urea-based products.
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Slow-Release Testing
Release-rate profiling to characterise and validate controlled-release performance against your target curve.
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Pathogen Testing
Microbiological screening for products derived from natural or organic sources, ensuring regulatory and end-user safety.
TRULY INDEPENDENT
We represent no manufacturers. Our only objective is your need.
Because we have no equipment or binder brand to sell, every recommendation we make — process, binder, coating or supplier — is driven purely by what performs best for your product and your budget.
WHAT THAT MEANS FOR YOU
Unbiased technique selection
Binder chosen on performance, not commission
Competitive supplier tendering worldwide
Honest feasibility assessments
LAB TO PLANT
From first test to commissioned plant
Testing and sample production are only the beginning. We stay with you through design, commissioning and sourcing.
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Testing
Material characterisation and technique screening across all six methods.
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Sample Production
Optimised formulation and sample batches for your field trials and customers.
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Plant Design
Process flow, equipment sizing and layout based on real lab data.
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Commissioning
On-site support to bring your line up to specification and throughput.
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Supplier Contacts
Introductions to vetted equipment and material suppliers worldwide.
Supplier network: China · Europe · United States · Germany · and suppliers worldwide
OUR TEAM
A focused team of specialists
Chemistry, operations and process engineering — everything a development project needs, working side by side in one lab.
Chemist
Binder selection, formulation and analytical testing
Chemist
Coatings, urease inhibition and slow-release characterisation
Operator
Equipment operation and sample production across all techniques
Process Engineer
Scale-up, plant design, commissioning and supplier liaison
GET IN TOUCH
Tell us about your product
Whether you have a powder that needs to become a granule, a granule that needs a coating, or a process that needs a plant — we'd like to hear from you.
Phone
859-600-4918
Laboratory
801 Linden Dr., Newport Ky
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