Description

Vinci Technologies offers a comprehensive portfolio of catalyst mechanical testing instruments designed to evaluate the physical strength and durability of catalyst materials under conditions representative of industrial processes. These systems enable accurate measurement of key mechanical properties such as crushing strength, attrition resistance, and particle stability, which are critical for maintaining catalyst performance throughout its lifecycle.
By simulating the stresses encountered during catalyst handling, transport, reactor loading, and operation, these instruments help ensure the mechanical integrity of catalyst particles in demanding industrial environments. The data generated supports catalyst development, quality assurance, and process optimization.
Widely used by catalyst manufacturers, research laboratories, and refining and petrochemical companies worldwide, Vinci Technologies’ mechanical testing solutions contribute to improving catalyst reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term process performance. They notably include:

CM400 – Catalyst Mixer
A laboratory mixer designed to homogenize catalyst powders and additives before forming or testing. It ensures consistent material preparation and uniform catalyst composition.

CE – Catalyst Extruder
A unit used to shape catalyst materials into extrudates or pellets. It allows researchers to produce catalyst samples with controlled geometry for testing and industrial simulation.

VCS – Catalyst Grain and Bulk Crushing Strength Tester
This system measures the compressive strength of individual catalyst particles or entire catalyst beds. It helps determine the resistance of catalysts to crushing during handling, loading, and reactor operation.

RTD-RTT – Rotating Drum and Rotating Tube Attrition Tester
A testing device that simulates mechanical stresses such as friction and particle collisions. It evaluates catalyst resistance to attrition and predicts fines generation during industrial operation.

ABAT – Air Jet / Fluidized Bed Attrition Tester
This tester evaluates catalyst attrition under high-velocity gas flow conditions. It simulates fluidized bed environments to measure catalyst durability and particle breakdown.

JCA – Jet Cup Attrition Apparatus
A system used to assess catalyst resistance to severe attrition caused by gas jets. It is commonly applied in testing catalysts used in fluid catalytic cracking and other high-velocity processes.