Industrial ion exchange system for chemical purification

Ensure precise ion removal and high-purity output in your production process with versatile ion exchange systems, designed for scalability and cost-effectiveness.

Purifies and Softens Liquids through Ion Exchange

The Applexion™ IEX and NRS systems offer a robust solution for purification and softening, using ion exchange and adsorption processes to handle diverse applications from water treatment to sugar juice softening. Utilizing a continuous ion exchange process, these systems excel in selective ion removal and decolorization, crucial for industries such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. They seamlessly integrate into production lines with automation capabilities, minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, they reduce resource consumption and offer options for remote operation. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials, they ensure longevity and reliability, complying with industry standards for quality and safety. With Applexion’s engineering support, these systems can be tailored to specific industry needs, ensuring optimal performance and cost efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances product purity with precise ion removal.
  • Lowers operational costs by extending resin lifecycle through efficient regeneration.
  • Reduces water and effluent production, supporting sustainability goals.
  • Increases productivity with continuous flow operation and minimal maintenance interruptions.
  • Adaptable engineering provides flexibility for diverse industrial applications.

General


Applications
Food,Functional ingredients,Metal refining,Fermentation,Water treatment,Sugar factories,Industrial products,Chemical,Biobased molecules,Biotech,Mining,Electronics,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Lactic acid,Biofuels,Active pharmaceutical ingredients,Sodium hydroxide,Purified drinking water,Vegetable-based polymers,Detergent additives,Copper cathodes,Ultra-pure water for semiconductors,Softened sugar juice,Protein isolates,High-fructose corn syrup,Refined gold bars
Steps before
Raw material definition,Pretreatment,Lab screening
Steps after
Product testing,Market testing,Downstream trials
Input ingredients
liquid solution,macromolecules,color,specific salts,raw material for purification,juice in sugar factories
Output ingredients
high purity output,demineralized solution,softened juice,reduced turbidity sugar,decapsulation,color removed solution
Market info
APPLEXION is known for their expertise in designing and manufacturing engineered-to-order equipment for the food, beverage, and biotechnology industries, focusing on advanced separation and purification technologies. They are reputed for high-quality, tailor-made solutions.

Technical Specifications


Selectivity
Specific ion removal
Versatility
Multiple industries (water treatment,pharmaceuticals,etc.)
Reversibility
Resin regeneration capability
Scalability
Small-scale to industrial-scale operations
Continuous Operation
Continuous ion exchange systems available
Resin Type
Strong/weak acid cationic,strong/weak base anionic
Resin Composition
Organic polymers with functional groups
Operating Efficiency
High purity output
Automation
Process simulation and digital modeling
Operating Conditions
Low temperature,low energy,solvent free
Throughput
Higher throughput in continuous systems

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Ion exchange and adsorption
Operating mode
Continuous or batch
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Regeneration process
Reversible ion exchange
System design adaptability
Custom designs for specific applications
Water consumption
Minimized in design
Effluent production
Specific approaches for reduction
CIP/SIP
Cleaning in Place protocols
Maintenance
Online maintenance

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC / HMI / SCADA
Integration possibilities
Custom API / IoT integration