Cleaners and detergents
Precise, formula-controlled systems with LEWA
LEWA designs continuously operating, formula-controlled systems for manufacturing household and industrial cleaners, accommodating all commercially available surfactant concentrations—from raw material to finished product.
Surfactants, utilized as the main active ingredients, exhibit unique properties: each molecule features a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic end, making them essential in various applications. LEWA not only provides these systems but also supports the production and processing of surfactants. For more in-depth information, please refer to our Chemical Industry overview and the example application in Systems for Surfactant Processing.
LEWA Pumps and Systems In the Manufacture of Detergents and Cleaners
Our experts are readily available to provide support and guidance, collaborating with you to develop custom systems and plants tailored for manufacturing cleaners and detergents. With many years of industry expertise, you can trust LEWA to deliver high-quality solutions.
We place particular emphasis on the typical process steps involved in the manufacture of detergents and various other end products using LEWA pumps and systems.
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Solutions for the Manufacture of Cleaners and Detergents
We collaborate with you to design and implement fully automated, formula-controlled systems and support you in transitioning from batch to continuous processing in detergent production.
From concept development, engineering, and construction to the delivery of your detergent manufacturing system—including instrumentation, control systems, and automation—everything is provided by a single source.
Even after commissioning, LEWA continues to offer comprehensive services. We assist in process technology, providing support in process optimization, mechanical maintenance and repair, as well as in instrumentation and control technology.
The accompanying diagram illustrates the basic setup of a surfactant processing system.
Advantages of the LEWA Pumps and Metering Packages for the Production of Cleaners & Detergents
High end pumps, equipment and systems
We deliver high-end pumps integrated into complete systems and units for your specific applications. In doing so, we of course rely on the tried-and-tested LEWA quality.
Economic solutions
We always deliver economic pumps, systems and units with minimized energy consumption, high efficiency, low maintenance and a long lifetime.
Flexible application
High variability in operation in terms of pressure, temperature, flow rate and fluid properties with high metering accuracy guarantee a wide range of applications.
Tried and tested modular system
We design our systems and units in modular design with numerous engine and pump head combinations for different applications.
Special materials
On request, we can build systems with special materials such as Hastelloy, titanium, duplex stainless steel or further materials. If you are interested, please contact our product manager.
Patented sandwich diaphragm
Our patented diaphragm metering pumps use metal or PTFE sandwich diaphragms with Diaphragm Protection System (DPS) for maximum operational safety.
Easy to clean
An especially important advantage for pharmaceutical and food industry is that our systems can be quickly and easily cleaned with cleaning chemicals or hot steam.
International standards
LEWA pumps, systems and units are compliant with major international standards such as DVGW G280, WHG, PED, ISO 9001, ASME, ATEX and TA-Luft. Of course, you can also define your own standards.
Complete documentation
Receive supporting documents and certificates, including the operating instructions, as well as design and test details in different languages.
Applications
Fabric softeners
At LEWA, find out about plants and systems for fabric softener production. Our experts are happy to talk to you about your custom solution!
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Caustic soda production
At LEWA, find out about custom plants for producing and diluting different bases like caustic soda. Ask our experts for more information.
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Chemical metering in high-pressure cleaning systems
LEWA metering and process diaphragm pumps meet the specific demands for the production of melamine (trimerization of urea). Consult us!
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Dilution of surfactants
Dilution of surfactants such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) with LEWA pumps during production of detergents.
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