Safe handling and conveying solutions for sensitive chemicals
The diverse needs of the chemical industry require solutions that combine technical precision and durability. Kopar's systems are designed to handle a wide range of materials, from fine chemicals to bulk loads. Clean handling is crucial for ensuring both safety and product quality. Our conveyors ensure that every stage of processes runs seamlessly.
The chemical industry covers a wide range of processes and materials, from fine and sensitive chemicals to bulk abrasive fractions handled at high temperatures. We supply material handling systems for battery chemical processing, fertiliser production, and oil refining, among others — applications where solutions must deliver exceptional reliability, safety, and process integrity.
Well-designed material handling solutions support final product consistency, production safety, and efficient resource utilisation. Our solutions are suitable for the clean handling of fine and sensitive NMC (nickel, manganese, cobalt) materials and lithium hydroxides and oxides, as well as the conveying of heavy and abrasive materials in demanding conditions.
Kopar's innovative solutions minimise environmental impact, maximise process performance, and support sustainability throughout the production chain. Our advanced approach positions us as an industry leader in sustainable technologies.
Our material handling solutions include pneumatic and mechanical conveyor systems, storage and dosing solutions, as well as dust removal, filtration, and screening systems. Enclosed systems ensure that even the most sensitive materials are handled cleanly and reliably. Our scope of delivery often includes silos and tanks, both pressurised and non-pressurised.
Whether it's the safe conveying of fine powders, precise dosing, efficient cooling, or the utilisation of recycled materials, our solutions guarantee maximum performance, reliability, and safety.
Kopar's mechanical conveyors are designed to withstand the demanding conditions of battery chemical handling. These conveyors can transport a variety of materials, including NMC materials (nickel-manganese-cobalt), lithium hydroxide and oxide, and beta-spodumene. Mechanical conveyor solutions are also ideal for transporting carbon used in anode material production.
Kopar's conveyors are built using carefully selected materials that do not react with chemicals or cause contamination. Their precise engineering and resistance ensure efficiently, safely and and high-quality material handling throughout the production process.
Kopar's pneumatic conveying systems offer closed and contamination-free These systems are particularly suitable for fine and reactive materials, including NMC materials, lithium hydroxide and oxide, iron phosphate (LFP), sodium-ion battery electrolytes, and beta-spodumene.
Our pulse dense phase uses nitrogen as the conveying medium, preventing among other things oxidation and moisture buildup. Additionally, our systems include fewer valves and moving parts, reducing the risk of failure and the risk of contamination as well as minimising maintenance needs.
All conveying pipelines and components are made from materials that do not react with the transported chemicals, ensuring a consistent final product and a reliable production process.
Cooling is particularly important in handling anode materials such as carbon, where high temperatures can impact process safety.
Kopar's cooling solutions provide reliable and efficient temperature control while improving process energy efficiency. These systems can be adapted to various production processes and materials, offering flexible solutions to ensure safe material handling.
Precise and contamination-free is essential in the battery industry's complex processes, where cleanliness requirements are extremely strict. Kopar's multi-screw feeders are specifically designed for the clean and precise handling of lithium and sodium-ion battery active materials, NMC materials, lithium compounds, and iron phosphate (LFP).
The accuracy of multi-screw dosing ensures that even the most sensitive and challenging materials are handled consistently and without impurities meeting the strictest quality standards of the battery industry.
Our systems are designed to minimise material waste and improve process control, increasing production efficiency and cost savings.
Storage systems are crucial for battery industry processes. Tightrotary feeders and valves,such as cupola valves, offer ensure closed material transfer, preventing contamination and minimumsing material loss. These systems provide high performance and guarantee that battery industry processes meet the strictest quality and safety requirements.
Solutions for handling various chemicals
In addition to individual equipment, Kopar designs and implements comprehensive systems for the chemical industry. Our solutions are built around conveyor equipment, feeders, and process equipment, which are combined to form functional and reliable applications for various process stages.
We understand the specific requirements of different chemicals — whether fine and sensitive materials or hot, abrasive, and reactive side streams. Our design takes into account material properties, process conditions, and safety and purity requirements to ensure the entire system operates reliably and efficiently.
Potassium sulfate cooling
When processing potassium sulfate, high temperatures and the material's flow characteristics present key challenges. Kopar's cooling solutions enable controlled and uniform cooling of the material before storage or further processing.
Cracking Residue Handling and Pelletising
Cracking residue generated in oil refining and petrochemical processes places specific demands on material handling. Kopar's solutions enable efficient material handling and combustion in power plants.
Through pelletising solutions, the material can be converted into a form that is easier to handle and utilise, improving process efficiency and supporting the recycling and reuse of materials.
Activated Carbon Handling
Activated carbon handling requires effective dust control, the preservation of material purity, and precise process management. Kopar provides innovative solutions for carbon conveying and pyrolysis processes.
Our solutions enable the safe transfer, storage, and dosing of activated carbon in closed systems, ensuring material quality is preserved and that handling remains safe and environmentally responsible throughout the entire process.
Kopar's Expertise in Battery Chemical Plants
Kopar's expertise in bulk material handling and process optimisation addresses critical challenges in the battery industry, such as sustainability, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Our specialisation in battery production focuses on the processing of essential cathode active materials, such as fine hydroxide and oxide powders. We are proud of our role as an active player in Europe's first gigafactory in this sector. We are committed to advancing the battery industry towards a more efficient and environmentally responsible future.
A typical Kopar solution for the battery industry includes:
- Pneumatic conveying systems for ultra-fine powders, ensuring minimal contamination
- Mechanical conveyors for efficient material transport
- Screw feeders, rotary feeders, and cupola valves
- Silos and silo accessories for safe storage
- Air mixers for precise material blending
- Pilot testing equipment to study the behaviour of transported chemicals
- Comprehensive project management
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Lithium Hydroxide Processing and Refining
The handling and dosing of lithium hydroxide (LiOH) from crystallisation to packaging require extreme precision and purity. Kopar's solutions are designed to meet these challenges, ensuring safe material handling without the risk of contamination.
Kopar's lithium hydroxide handling solution includes:
- Pneumatic conveying systems: Utilising pulse dense phase with nitrogen as the conveying gas. The system includes precisely selected components that ensure material purity and high quality.
- Storage silos with Kopar EMJET filters: silos and their accessories are kept under a nitrogen atmosphere, preventing oxidation and ensuring safety.
- Rotary feeders: an efficient and safe dosing solution for large quantities of material.
- Sampling devices: quality assurance throughout the handling process.
Kopar's solutions, with their accuracy, use of nitrogen gas as a conveying medium, and features that maintain material purity, are ideal for handling lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH-H₂O). Our innovative approach ensures efficiency, safety, and the highest possible product quality.
Sibanye-Stillwater's Keliber Lithium Project
Kopar's solutions, with their accuracy, use of nitrogen gas as a conveying medium, and features that maintain material purity, are ideal for handling lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH-H₂O). Our innovative approach ensures efficiency, safety, and the highest possible product quality.
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