Qlar opens new Pulverizer Test Center in Bangalore, India
With its new state-of-the-art Test Center in Bangalore, India, Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) is driving forward innovative and sustainable grinding solutions for the cement, steel, energy, and minerals industries.
Spanning 3500 square feet, the facility combines research, development, and large-scale testing, strengthening Qlar’s position as a leading provider of intelligent grinding technologies.
The opening of the new Test Center expands Qlar’s technological capabilities and provides customers with the opportunity to test their own materials under real-life conditions – supported on site by a knowledgeable and experienced team. Materials such as limestone, coal, petcoke, clinker, slag, bauxite, and talc can be tested in full-scale setups to evaluate performance and optimise process design. The €700,000 investment reflects Qlar’s commitment to technological leadership and sustainable grinding solutions. This includes the further development of Advanced Vertical Roller Mills (AVRM) and Rotary Roller Mills (RRM), as well as the creation of patented grinding technologies designed for maximum efficiency and performance. New mill variants are tested specifically for various feeding compositions and grindability factors to ensure optimal adaptation to industrial requirements.
Advanced technologies for a sustainable circular economy
Qlar is driving forward the digitalisation of processes and the use of artificial intelligence in grinding technology. By implementing the CONiQ Monitor, the company offers real-time monitoring at the Test Center, enables predictive maintenance and supports data-driven process optimisation. ‘Our customers benefit from precise performance analyses and increased operational reliability of their systems, allowing them to evaluate the efficiency of new grinding technologies before making investment decisions’, comments Rajesh Pathak, Managing Director at Qlar India. In addition, the Test Center serves as a platform for collaboration with industry and science. It enables partnerships with leading institutions and research facilities to conduct material studies and set new technological benchmarks.
‘Our Test Center not only offers individually tailored solutions, but also focuses on sustainable innovations,’ explains Ramachandra Rao, Head of R&D and Engineering – Mills at Qlar India. ‘We see great potential for significantly reducing the industry’s carbon footprint in the development of energy-efficient milling technologies, the use of industrial by-products such as slag and fly ash, and the promotion of a circular economy.’ Qlar’s vision is to establish the Test Center in Bangalore as the most advanced, data-driven and sustainable grinding mill test facility in the world. This strategic direction underlines the company’s commitment to actively shaping the future of grinding technology and setting global standards.
