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Polymerization Technology

The Zimmer name has a deep history in polymer process technology. For more than 70 years, our proven Zimmer polymerization technology has been the choice of manufacturers of high-quality PET (polyester), polyamides and engineering resins.

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Technip Energies’ Zimmer® Polymer Technologies

Technip Energies’ Zimmer® Polymer Technologies provides technology, engineering, project management and procurement services for polyesters (PET, PBT, PTT, PBAT, PBS), 1.3-propanediol, nylons (polyamides PA6, PA6.6) and Specialty Polymers (PCT, TPEE, PEN) production plants.

These technologies include biodegradable and recyclable offerings. We are focused on our customers’ needs.

  • Polyesters
  • Polyamides
  • Specialty Polymers
  • Biopolymers
  • Monomers
  • Recycling Polymers

 

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zimmer lab

Helping Clients Commercialize Polymer Products

Zimmer’s lab is the key innovation driver for Zimmer® Polymer Technologies and is open for cooperation with partners and customers. The lab primarily focuses on polymerization and recycling processes and is uniquely positioned to provide a wide range of R&D services in that area.

Equipment

  • Semi-commercial, 2-stage batch pilot and SSP bench plants for polycondensation
  • UV/VIS spectrometer, colorimeter, refractometer
  • Viscosimeter, titrator, coulometer, GC, HPLC, DSC
  • Real-time reaction monitoring (online analytics)

Third Party Services

  • R&D of proprietary processes, equipment and polymer recipe development
  • Sample production/evaluation, process validation and commercialization
  • Feedstock and polymer analytics according international standards (ISO, DIN, EN, ASTM)

Recent Projects

  • Testing and piloting a PET recycling technology to proven feedstock quality for re-polymerization
  • Biopolymers and process to recycle PET textiles back to basic monomers

Contact Our Expert

  • Dr. Marius Hackel

    Head of Product Management and R&D

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