Qlar (previously Schenck Process) has launched a cutting-edge Pulverizer Test Center in Bangalore, India, dedicated to advancing sustainable and innovative grinding solutions for industries such as cement, steel, energy, and minerals. The 3,500-square-foot facility merges research, development, and large-scale testing capabilities, reinforcing Qlar’s leadership in intelligent grinding technologies.
The opening of this state-of-the-art Test Center enhances Qlar’s technological prowess while offering customers the opportunity to test materials under real-world conditions. The facility supports testing of a variety of materials, including limestone, coal, petcoke, clinker, slag, bauxite, and talc. The €700,000 investment further solidifies Qlar’s commitment to cutting-edge grinding technologies, featuring advancements in Advanced Vertical Roller Mills (AVRM) and Rotary Roller Mills (RRM). These mills are designed for maximum efficiency and optimized performance across diverse industrial needs.
Qlar is at the forefront of integrating digitalization and artificial intelligence within grinding technologies. By incorporating the CONiQ Monitor, the Test Center enables real-time process monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven process optimization. “Our customers can conduct detailed performance analyses, enhancing the reliability of their systems and making more informed decisions on new grinding technologies,” says Rajesh Pathak, Managing Director at Qlar India.
The center also serves as a hub for collaboration with academic institutions and research organizations to push the boundaries of material studies and set new industry benchmarks. Ramachandra Rao, Head of R&D and Engineering – Mills at Qlar India, notes that the focus is not only on delivering customized solutions but also on fostering sustainable innovations that reduce the carbon footprint of the industry.
With the launch of the Bangalore Test Center, Qlar aims to significantly impact the development of energy-efficient milling technologies and the promotion of a circular economy. By utilizing industrial by-products such as slag and fly ash, Qlar is actively contributing to reducing environmental impact. The company’s goal is to establish the center as the most advanced, data-driven, and sustainable grinding mill test facility in the world, underscoring its vision of shaping the future of grinding technology.
Qlar (formerly Schenck Process) is a global leader in providing sustainable products, integrated solutions, and services for mission-critical applications in bulk materials handling. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, the company employs over 1,100 people and operates in more than 13 countries. It serves diverse markets, including chemicals, performance materials, infrastructure, energy, and alternative fuels, with production facilities located in India, China, Germany, the UK, and the Czech Republic.
The company offers a wide range of solutions for industrial weighing, feeding, conveying, milling, grinding, and digital applications, including the CONiQ product family. With a robust testing infrastructure that includes 4 global test centers and 6 centers of competence, Qlar has extensive knowledge of over 40,000 different bulk materials across its key sectors.
Guided by the vision of “driving circular transformation,” Qlar is taking a leadership role in climate-neutral material processing. The company is increasingly focused on providing digitalized and sustainable solutions, helping clients transition to a carbon-neutral industry by 2050. As it looks to the future, Qlar is committed to advancing its role in fostering a more sustainable, environmentally responsible approach to material processing.
