Mixing and dispersion technology specialist ystral builds new validation center

ystral is investing around 1.8 million euros in a new validation centre at its headquarters in Ballrechten-Dottingen (Germany). The center will enable the machine and plant manufacturer to carry out more tests than before and further improve the testing conditions for its customers. Users do not have to be on site during the tests but can also follow them remotely via livestream. 

ystral plans, designs and manufactures highly efficient mixing, dispersing and powder wetting machines as well as process systems. The new validation center expands the company’s testing capacities, as its existing application technology center and a development laboratory have reached their capacity limits.

The ground-breaking ceremony for the new center took place in May. Users can now take part in the tests both in Ballrechten-Dottingen and remotely via livestream. In addition, ystral provides trial machines and systems for carrying out tests at the user's premises. (Photo credits: ystral)

"The construction of the new validation center is a major step in the history of our company – because this is ultimately the place where we come together with our customers," says Peter Manke, Managing Director and co-owner of ystral. The validation center is scheduled for completion by the end of October. 

Peter Manke, Managing Director and co-owner of ystral (Photo credits: ystral)

Uwe Klaumünzner, Head of the ystral validation center and Head of development. (Photo credits: ystral)

Tests with flammable or explosive media are possible 

In the new building, production companies will have the opportunity to test ystral technologies, train their operating personnel on ystral machines and use the testing facilities for method and product development. Tests with flammable or explosive media are also possible.

The validation center offers numerous analysis options. Samples can be examined with regard to various factors using the optical microscope: Both density measurement and particle size analysis with dynamic light scattering are possible. In addition, viscosities can be determined using various measuring methods with and without tempering and curves of various shear rates can be plotted. 

Participation in tests also possible via livestream 

Manufacturing companies from all over the world are already utilizing ystral's testing facilities. With the new validation center, the mixing technology specialist aims to further expand its international presence. "Users don't have to be on site during the tests, but can follow them remotely via livestream," explains Uwe Klaumünzner, Head of the ystral validation center. "However, many of our customers still like to come back to us because of our hospitality, our comprehensive support during the trials – and not least because of the scenic surroundings."