Lödige - Your partner for the production of
polysaccharides
Lödige is a leading manufacturer of process engineering devices for the production of polysaccharides, such as cellulose or starch ether products. We are partners for our customers, both in product development and in the solution of any problems that may occur. Modified starch is used for numerous purposes in the technological sector as well as the food industry. The procedures of starch modification used to achieve the required product properties are based on a systematic combination of solid, liquid and gaseous reacting agents, product temperatures, reaction times and, if required, pressure/vacuum.
In close collaboration with our customers, we regularly conduct projects in which machine designs are defined and then delivered to the customer according to schedule. The technical design of the pressure devices complies with locally valid regulations, so that we can offer services to customers all over the world.
Process engineering solutions
For starch
Activities in the field of starch modification include industrial implementation of process steps, e.g. in the following applications:
Mixing of starch with liquid reagents, e.g. for:
- dry cationization
- carboxymethylation
- fermentation: addition of enzyme-loaded process fluid
- dextrination: addition of acids and remoistening
Other procedures:
- dough production during separation of gluten from wheat starch
- treatment of potato mash
FOR Cellulose
The production of cellulose derivatives requires numerous process engineering steps. Lödige devices can implement the following processes:
- chemical reaction in the reactor
- structuring/granulation of cellulose/cellulose derivatives
- solvent recovery
Lödige machines for the polysaccharides processing industry
Lödige offers machines adapted specifically to different process applications. Standard sizes are also available. Check the following list for an overview of the machine range:
Granulation dryer for continuous operation
Combination of convection and contact drying Process management at low temperatures Gentle product treatment Simultaneous product granulation possible Reliable reproducibility of product quality Suitable for stripping processes High system availability
Ploughshare® Mixer (Laboratory machine)
Guaranteed Lödige quality Attractive value for money Functional design Ideal for your product and process development Extensive range of accessories
Ploughshare® Mixers for batch operation "Universal Design"
We develop customised solutions, adapted perfectly to your application and product, for any of your tasks. Extremely high mixing quality Short mixing times Reproducibility of batches Gentle product treatment High availability Low-maintenance mixer concept Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components Multi-stage processes in one machine
Ploughshare® mixers for continuous operation "Universal Design"
We develop customised solutions, adapted perfectly to your application and product, for any of your tasks. Excellent homogeneity of the final product Retention/mixing times and granulation processes can be adapted to the specific product Gentle product treatment Consistent reproducibility High availability Easy accessibility of all internal mixer components Low-maintenance mixer concept
Reactor DRUVATHERM®
Rapid uniting of reacting agents Prevention of local overconcentrations No temperature gradients within the reaction field Improved conversion of reactin agents, leading to higher yield with greater purity of the final product Multi-phase process (reaction, heating, drying, granulation, cooling)
Reactor DRUVATHERM® (Laboratory machine)
DRUVATHERM® reactor at laboratory scale Rapid uniting of reacting agents Prevention of local overconcentrations No temperature gradients within the reaction field Improved conversion of reacting agents, leading to higher yield with greater purity of the final product Multi-phase proceess (reaction, heating, drying, granulation, cooling)
Ringlayer mixer CoriMix® for continuous operation
Compact machine unit with high throughput Extremely high mixing homogeneity Versatile application options Easy operation and cleaning High operating reliability and service life
Vacuum shovel dryer DRUVATHERM®
Intense mixing prevents temperature and moisture gradients within the product Maximum heat transfer coefficients ensure excellent dryer performance Gentle thermal product treatment in vacuum mode Multi-phase process (mixing, granulation, drying, cooling) Cost-efficient solvent recovery
Vacuum shovel dryer DRUVATHERM® (Lab machine)
Reliable scale-up Production development under consideration of industrial factors “All-in-one process” (mixing, granulation, drying, cooling) Intense mixing prevents temperature and moisture gradients within the product Short drying times through intense product movement and effective application of thermal energy Gentle thermal treatment at low temperatures using a strong vacuum Cost-efficient solvent recovery
Applications for the polysaccharides processing industry
Polysaccharides are a basic component of various products and is used e.g. in the:
- Construction industry for technical applications (e.g. additive in tile adhesive, in paints, wallpapering glue and many others) -> 99 % cellulose!
- Food industry
- Pharmaceutical industry for coating pills
- Cosmetics industry
- Textile industry
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