Lab Testing & Rentals

Our state-of-the-art lab testing facilities in Tonawanda, NY allows you to evaluate Patterson-Kelley blenders with your own materials before committing to a purchase. We provide detailed performance data, blending trials, and expert recommendations to ensure you get the perfect solution for your process.

Test Your Product

Test your product material in one of our state-of-the-art testing laboratories. Our labs ensure you receive process equipment that is reliable, sustainable, and produces representative product to meet your exact requirements.

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PK blenders

8QT Blend Master with up to 200 lbs/cu.ft. bulk density

2 cu.ft. solids processor with up to 500 lbs/cu.ft bulk density and heated jacket up to 500 degrees F

8 QT MINI solids processor with up to 750 lb/cu.ft. bulk density and heated jacket up to 210 degrees F

Dryer & Flakers

6″ x 8″ atmospheric and vacuum, single double and twin drum dryers, equipped with cast iron and chrome plated drums

24″ x 24″ single, double and twin atmospheric drum dryers, equipped with cast iron and chrome plated drums. Stainless steel feed accessories available

6″ X 8″ Twin Double Drum Dryer (TDDD)

3′ OD Vacuum Pan Dryer (VPD)

12″ x 18″ Atmospheric Flaker (AF) and Vacuum Double Drum Dryer (VDDD)

2′ x 4′ Vacuum Rotary Dryer (VRD)

aVAILABLE LAB UTILITIES

Gas boiler, steam supply: ~1,000 lbs/hr, 100 PSIG MAX

Cooling water: !20 GPM @45 degrees -70 degrees F (seasonal variation)

Compressor: ~TBD SCFM @80 PSIG

Evaporation & distillation equipment

7.85 sq.ft rising-falling film evaporator system with max evaporation rate of ~100 lbs/hr

15 sq.ft. rising-falling film evaporator system with max evaporation rate of ~200 lbs/hr

12 sq.ft. forced circulation evaporator/crystallizer system with max evaporation rate of ~300 lbs/hr

Distillation column (6″ dia)

wet lab

Glassware testing

Analytical testing including pH & conductivity, viscosity, titration, moisture content analysis, high-precision scale, spectrophotometer

Annex fabrication shop

Resource available right next door for any required testing fabrication

Lab system fabrication

Testing spools and assemblies

Spot welding under time constraints/ during testing

CPEG Innovation Lab

Our customers have full access to the CPEG Innovation Center and testing laboratory in Louisville, KY to solve unique processing issues and verify that custom-engineered equipment meets final product requirements. The Innovation Center provides powder and bulk solids testing utilizing the industry’s most comprehensive line of equipment. The state-of-the-art facility provides an innovative pilot-scale testing experience that simulates real-world process line environments.

Rental Equipment

When testing in one of PK’s laboratories is not feasible, equipment can be rented and shipped to your facility. This provides real-world testing and validation of equipment performance under your specific operating conditions, ensuring it meets throughput, efficiency, and product quality requirements. Each component of the rental system is assembled on a portable frame for easy installation and hookup to utilities. Our rental equipment availability can vary but may include:

PK blender rentals

Lab Blendmaster

Busch Vacuum Pump

Distillation Column

Electricsteam Boiler

Mini Processor

Vacuum Shelf Dryer

Zig- Zag Continuous Blender