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Innovation is life
Arkema unveils new specialty

molecular sieve production Why is the

capacities at Honfleur largest selling brand

rkema's new specialty molecular sieve capacity
Ahas been unveiled at the Honfleur plant. The of Compressed
inauguration on the Honfleur site marks the official Air Dryers?
launch of the doubling of capacity for Arkema’s specialty
molecular sieves dedicated to aromatics separation in
petrochemicals, in particular xylene separation. The new
facility will enable Arkema to support its customers’ growth
in the refining and petrochemicals markets, in particular
in Asia and the Middle East, supplying the synthetic textile

Gas Dryer
Refrigeration Dryer Up to 25,500 m 3 /hr
17 – 34,000 m 3 /hr

Desiccant Dryer
17 – 8,500 m 3 /hr

and PET bottle end-markets. This new unit demonstrates
Arkema’s expertise in specialty molecular sieves, while
consolidating the IFPEN (IFP Energies nouvelles)/Axens/
Arkema cluster of excellence in France for the supply of Compressed Air and Gas Dryers
innovative technologies and solutions.
• Made to international standards
Representing an investment of some €60 million, this • Incorporating cutting-edge technology
capacity extension concerns two ultra high performance • Energy saving
molecular sieve plants producing in particular the latest
generation Siliporite® SPX 5003. The plants came on • Eco-friendly
stream in line with the planned timetable.In line with • Low maintenance cost
the Group’s progress drive, the best available techniques • Significant saving in the long run
chosen for these new facilities enabled to develop a • Highest number of units sold in India
new technology to optimize the recycling of the plant’s
effluents. Furthermore, by using digital technologies,
ergonomics and working conditions matters could be Call today for any
addressed from the project’s design phase.These products Compressed Air Treatment Solution
are used for their adsorption and dehydration properties, +91 8130311443
primarily in industrial gases and in some petrochemical
plants, as well as in health (medical oxygen), construction, 21-C, Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015, Haryana • Ph.: 0124-4091111 RB/Del/1704HVCA11
and pharmaceutical packaging applications. E-mail: delairmarketing@pahwa.com www.delairindia.com
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