Argon recycling: Efficient
argon recovery for the industry

Our modern argon recycling systems reduce your gas consumption by up to 98 %.

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Sustainable argon recycling

To compete globally, you should exploit all potential savings within your production. If argon is contaminated in your production but not consumed, a gas recycling system can greatly reduce the cost of argon and cut CO₂ emissions.

ReiCat’s argon recycling systems combine catalyst technology with various process engineering and mechanical processes to recover up to 98 % of the argon. In many cases, our plants achieve a positive ROI in just a few months. We offer security of supply with consistent gas quality and maximum availability in continuous operation. We customize our systems according to your specifications and based on a modular model. Our systems can process up to 10,000 Nm³/h of argon.

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up to 98 % lower argon consumption
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can be flexibly integrated into existing processes
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positive ROI within months
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independence from fluctuating gas prices

Argon recycling:
our systems in operation

As one of the leading suppliers in the field of gas treatment, we can refer to many references.
We will happily provide you with a list of selected references upon request.

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Applied technologies

Our experienced chemists and engineers develop proprietary technologies for our systems in our technical center using state-of-the-art software.

Catalyst Technology

Energy-efficient purification of gases and exhaust air at low temperatures.

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Closed Loop Tech­nology

Loss-free purification of technical gases through closed loops.

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Data sheets
Argon recycling

Our data sheets provide detailed information on our products and technologies.

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Argon recycling atomizer

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Argon recycling for solar cell production

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Argon recycling for high-pressure sintering

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Gas recycling

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Precious metal recycling

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Bulk catalysts

Leading companies trust our technology

Highest exhaust air and gas quality with maximum energy efficiency and availability

Highest quality

Patented processes and detailed calculations for maximum system quality

We purify technical gases to quality 5.0 / > 99.999 % and higher and exhaust air to up to 99 % purity.

 

We are ISO 9001:2015 certified

Guaranteed availability thanks to few moving parts and remote monitoring

Our systems for explosive gases are explosion-proof in accordance with ATEX

Lowest OPEX

Use of static equipment and internal heat recovery

ReiCat systems are designed to achieve maximum efficiency and reduce operating costs.

Use of highly efficient catalysts

Closed loops for minimal to no emissions and losses

Low CAPEX

A sophisticated modular system guarantees low costs and delivery times

Our modular system, an efficient engineering approach, and economies of scale enable competitive system prices.

Cost-optimized engineering

Economies of scale in procurement of precious metals due to large number of catalysts installed

Highest exhaust air and gas quality with maximum energy efficiency and availability

Highest quality

We purify technical gases reliably and safely to quality 5.0 / > 99.999 % and higher and exhaust air to up to 99 % purity.

Patented processes and detailed calculations for maximum system quality

We are ISO 9001:2015 certified

Guaranteed availability thanks to remote monitoring and few moving parts

Our systems for explosive gases are explosion-proof in accordance with ATEX

Lowest OPEX

To minimize operating costs, ReiCat systems are designed for maximum efficiency.

Use of static equipment and internal heat recovery

Use of highly efficient catalytic converters

Closed circuits for minimal to no emissions and losses

Low CAPEX

Our modular model, an efficient engineering approach and the cost advantages resulting from the high number of catalytic converters installed enable competitive system prices.

A sophisticated modular system guarantees low acquisition costs and delivery times

Cost-optimized engineering

Economies of scale in the procurement of precious metals due to the large number of catalysts installed

Argon recycling: Precision in purity. Excellence in engineering.

We develop and deliver complete systems and accompany you from engineering over commissioning to maintenance.

Research & development

We develop proprietary technologies for our systems in our technical center and with state-of-the-art software programs.

Basic engineering

  • development of mass balance
  • definition & design of equipment Autodesk CFD
  • development of BFDs, PFDs & PIDs Plant Engineer

Detailed engineering

  • strength calculations
  • pipe stress calculations & flange verification

    ROHR2
  • vessel calculations

  • column calculations (FEM) & vibration analysis

    NozzlePro& Autodesk Nastran
  • flow calculations Autodesk CFD
  • beam static calculations Robot Structural Analysis
  • documentation

Manufacturing

We manufacture our systems as skids in collaboration with a broad network of certified and highly specialized suppliers and partners. The most crucial aspect for ReiCat: Quality control!

Quality control is continuously performed during skid manufacturing and between the individual disciplines. ReiCat always carries out both the quality control and the final leak and functional tests.

Commissioning

We support our customers on-site during the commissioning of our systems. This includes supervising the installation of the systems, filling the tanks, performing final mechanical work, and starting up the system.
The skid construction enables quick and safe commissioning.

Maintenance service & spare parts business

Our systems stand for durability. We offer maintenance services to ensure this and supply spare parts, wear parts, and consumables.

Frequently asked questions

What service does ReiCat offer for argon recycling systems?

  1. Remote monitoring: We offer a remote monitoring and maintenance service for high-availability systems to prevent unforeseen but avoidable downtimes.
  2. Maintenance: We offer regular on-site maintenance of your system. This maintenance is carried out by qualified specialists who became familiar with your system during the project planning phase.
  3. Leak tests: We offer professional leak tests for our systems on-site. The tests can also be carried out with annual maintenance or inspection of the entire system. The leakage test is carried out with nitrogen or oil-free air. The detection limit is approx. 1×10^-3 mbar l/s.
  4. Spare parts: We provide a comprehensive spare and wear parts package for every system, ensuring you have all the necessary components. Thanks to our detailed system documentation, essential wear and spare parts can be dispatched quickly.

What are the advantages of argon recycling?

Argon is an indispensable part of the manufacturing or production process in many areas. As a rule, the gas used in the process is emitted into the atmosphere. Emitting valuable gas can be avoided by using a gas recycling system. ReiCat argon recycling systems guarantee a recovery rate of up to 98 %. As the initial production of argon is energy-intensive and, therefore, has a high CO2 footprint, low-energy argon recycling results in a considerable reduction in CO2 emissions. In addition, the amount of the required gas is reduced enormously, leading to reduced operating costs.

ReiCat recycling systems operate fully automatically. They are also low-maintenance due to low dust generation. Redundancies ensure a continuous gas supply, and optional remote data monitoring ensures maximum availability.

How is the argon quality measured?

We use redundant online gas anlaysers in our argon recycling systems to ensure the desired gas quality.

Talk to us about your next project.

Do you need a solution for purifying or recycling technical gases or exhaust air?
We look forward to hearing from you.