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The Catalyst for
Coffee Roasters

With over 40 years of expertise in catalytic exhaust air purification, our products are designed to neutralise smell and smoke, as well as meet the highest emission standards. Trusted by coffee roasteries in more than 50 countries worldwide.

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Many coffee roasters face these issues - do you?

Your neighbours
complain about smell
and smoke?

Local authorities enforce
compliance with emission
values?

Are you looking for an
energyefficient and low
maintenance solution?

Many coffee roasters face these issues

Neighbours
complain about smell
and smoke

Face strict emission regulations
from local authorities

Looking for a reliable way
to handle emissions

The Solution

ReiCatino®

Electrically powered catalyst to neutralise smell and smoke

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ReiCat Gourmet

Gas Powered Catalyst to neutralise smell and smoke and comply with legal regulations

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ReiCat E

Electrically powered catalyst to neutralise smell and smoke and comply with legal regulations

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ReiCat Industrial

Gas Powered Catalyst to neutralise smell, smoke and reduce emissions (VOCs, NOx, CO and formaldehyde)

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ReiCat Module

Simple upgrade of existing catalyst housing

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Customer Success Stories

Before we were allowed to open our location in the city, we had to fulfil the requirement of an exhaust air purification solution. Thanks to our two ReiCatino® units, we can both meet the city's requirements and satisfy the neighbourhood. There are no complaints or filter failures, as was the case with the electrostatic filter - a good thing!
Stefan Bracht
Kiez Rösterei K61, Berlin
Great unit, we should have installed something like this earlier.... Super simple, super clean, super nice neighbours! And the chimney sweeper is delighted - as he doesn't have to sweep the chimney that often.
Michael Schulz
Kaffeerösterei MIKA, Miltenberg
Since 2017, DICAF has been producing in an even more environmentally friendly way, thanks to the ReiCat Industrial catalytic converter. Even five years after installation, we are still extremely satisfied with the excellent performance in terms of smoke, odor and air emissions.
Nino Balli
DICAF spa, Piemont
The Bazzara laboratory is located in the heart of the center of Trieste. Here we roast coffee from all over the world, and yet everyone who visits our laboratory is amazed that there is no smell outside. That's the magic of our ReiCatino®, which has also enabled us to reduce emissions.
Silvia Risitano
Bazzarra S.r.l, Triest
The results in terms of emissions are excellent: the values are well below the standards required in Toskana and generally applicable in Italy, neutralizing both smoke and odour emissions from the roasting process. We can also reported a reduction in energy costs of around 40 to 50% !
Fabio Pieracci
Caffe Corsini, Badia al Pino
There was a lot going on behind the scenes. We repositioned our Probat P12 III and connected our second catalytic converter from ReiCat. No smoke, no smell, just a warm breeze. And the production plant now looks smart too.
Wolfram Sorg
Backyard Coffee GmbH, Frankfurt am Main

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Why should I buy a ReiCat catalyst?

ReiCat has been active in the catalyst industry for over 40 years and therefore has a wealth of experience. Every day, the team of engineers and many others are busy creating new developments that make the catalysts even better.

ReiCat catalysts not only impress with their easy handling and low maintenance requirements, but also because they consume significantly less energy than a conventional afterburner and neutralise smoke and odours.

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Can I get support from ReiCat if I am in contact with authorities?

We support our customers as much as possible in the realisation of the planning. If authorities request special documents or more detailed technical information, the ReiCat team will be happy to take care of this and provide the authorities with everything they need.

What is the difference between the ReiCatino® product line and other ReiCat catalysts?

The ReiCatino® product line, specially designed for shop roasters and customised to their needs, is electrically powered. In contrast, the systems for speciality and industrial roasters are gas-powered. At the same time, the ReiCat Gourmet and ReiCat Industrial products are used to fulfil the legal emission regulations (e.g. TA-Luft).

What is a pre-filter?

A pre-filter serves as an additional safety measure and filters further coffee chaff from the roasting exhaust air that the cyclone does not capture. This ensures the cleanliness and function of the ReiCat catalyst in the event of a cyclone failure.

What is the difference between ReiCat catalysts and other exhaust air purification options, especially afterburners?

ReiCat catalysts offer the following advantages over conventional afterburners:

  • neutralisation of smoke and odour
  • eco-friendly and energy-efficient
  • low maintenance and user-friendly
  • simple upgrade for existing roasters
  • compact system
  • monitoring of the process temperature and electrically powered

Even with gas-powered catalysts, considerable energy and cost savings can be achieved, as the catalyst requires a much lower operating temperature than an afterburner. This leads to a more efficient utilisation of energy and thus to reduced operating costs for the roasting plants.

Can I install ReiCat catalysts inside and outside?

The ReiCatino®-line is only suitable for indoor installation. The ReiCat Gourmet and ReiCat Industrial products can be installed indoors and outdoors. In the case of an outdoor installation, the ReiCat team must be informed so that the appropriate insulation can be taken into account.

Does ReiCat also take care of commissioning and exhaust air measurement?

Commissioning can of course be requested from us and booked in addition.

Within our ReiCatino® product line, the roasting plants can decide for themselves whether they want ReiCat to carry out the commissioning or whether they want to do it themselves. A measurement can also be booked on request. We will be happy to support you by telephone if you wish to carry out commissioning yourself.

Commissioning of our ReiCat Gourmet and ReiCat Industrial systems is always carried out by the ReiCat team. Commissioning is completed with an FID measurement.

What does maintenance involve and how does it work?

Our ReiCat catalysts are generally low-maintenance. Both the pre-filter and the catalyst honeycombs can be cleaned with compressed air. The pre-filter should be serviced regularly: The coffee scales that end up in the pre-filter can be easily removed with a broom. The operating instructions explain exactly how to clean the pre-filter and what needs to be observed. It is important to use the ReiCat catalyst in the same way and to carry out maintenance as described in the operating manual.

How does a catalyst work?

The roasting exhaust air polluted with organic impurities is first passed through a pre-filter. The pre-filter protects the catalyst from the coffee chaff, which the cyclone does not capture.

The exhaust air is then channelled through a pipe and heated to the required reaction temperature using an electric hot air blower or a gas burner. The heated air reaches the catalyst, where smoke and odour are neutralised with the help of a thermal reaction.