Industrial Testing & R&D Laboratory

Validate your processes before investing in an industrial solution

Whether developing a new product, modifying a formulation, or optimizing a manufacturing process, it is essential to ensure the success of each step before scaling up to industrial production.

Because each material reacts differently to mixing, RMC Marc Guittard provides manufacturers with testing facilities, pilot-scale equipment, and the expertise of its teams to validate process performance under conditions representative of actual production.

These tests make it possible to analyze the properties of high- and very high-viscosity products, define optimal operating parameters, and select the most suitable technical solution before any industrial investment is made.

This approach reduces uncertainties, accelerates project development, and helps ensure the long-term performance of future facilities.

A laboratory dedicated to your industrial projects

The RMC Marc Guittard testing laboratory supports manufacturers from the very earliest stages of their projects.

Whether it involves developing a new formulation, replacing existing equipment, increasing production capacity, or improving a process, testing provides concrete data before any investment decision is made.

Our teams work with manufacturers across a wide range of industries:

  • chemicals,
  • food and beverage,
  • cosmetics,
  • pharmaceuticals,
  • elastomers and rubbers,
  • polymers and RTV/HTV silicones,
  • engineering materials,
  • composites,
  • energy transition materials.

 

Understanding the characteristics of your products

Each material has properties that directly influence the performance of the mixing process.

Testing makes it possible to study:

  • the viscosity of the products,
  • their rheological behaviour,
  • the dispersion of powders, fibres, and fillers,
  • the homogeneity of the mixture,
  • temperature rise phenomena,
  • the effects of shear,
  • vacuum operation,
  • cycle times,
  • discharge performance,
  • the reproducibility of results.

These analyses help identify the parameters best suited to production objectives and process constraints.

 

Define optimal operating parameters

Tests conducted in our laboratory allow us to determine the operating conditions that deliver the best performance.

Depending on the application, the RMC Marc Guittard teams may define:

  • the equipment geometry,
  • the most suitable Sigma Kneader Mixer type,
  • production capacity,
  • the rotation speed of the arms,
  • the required mixing torque,
  • operating temperatures,
  • heating or cooling requirements,
  • vacuum operation,
  • the discharge system,
  • construction materials compatible with the products.

This validation phase is an essential step in the success of an industrial project.

 

From the laboratory to industrial production

One of RMC Marc Guittard’s key strengths lies in the continuity between testing, equipment design and manufacturing.

The results obtained in the laboratory are directly applied by the design office to develop equipment that is perfectly suited to the required performance.

This continuity ensures perfect consistency between the tests carried out and actual production conditions.

 

Reducing investment risks

 Investing in new equipment is a strategic decision.

Testing helps to reduce technical risks by validating the process’s performance before the machine is manufactured.

This approach offers numerous benefits:

  • validation of mixing performance,
  • confirmation of technical choices,
  • optimisation of equipment sizing,
  • reduction in the risk of non-compliance,
  • reduction in commissioning time,
  • faster start-up of production.

Manufacturers are thus provided with objective data to guide their decisions.

 

Expertise acquired in the field

The tests are carried out by specialists in industrial mixing who have a thorough understanding of the constraints involved in high-viscosity processes.

This expertise is based on several decades of experience acquired in the refurbishment, renovation, design, manufacture and optimisation of industrial Sigma Kneader Mixers.

This knowledge of equipment and processes enables us to interpret test results and propose the most appropriate technical solutions for each application.

 

 Technical support throughout the project

Tests are often the starting point for a long-term partnership.

Based on the results achieved, the RMC Marc Guittard teams support their clients through every stage of their project:

  • needs analysis,
  • process validation,
  • equipment design,
  • bespoke manufacturing,
  • installation,
  • commissioning,
  • maintenance,
  • upgrading of installations.

This comprehensive approach ensures seamless continuity between the development phase and industrial operation.

 

Turning tests into industrial performance

Each industrial project is unique. Formulations evolve, processes become more complex and quality requirements are constantly rising.

Thanks to its testing facilities, its R&D laboratory and its recognised expertise in blending high- and very high-viscosity products, RMC Marc Guittard supports manufacturers in validating their processes, optimising their formulations and ensuring the success of their investments.

Because a well-prepared project is a project under control, the tests carried out by RMC Marc Guittard enable an idea, a formulation or an industrial requirement to be transformed into a reliable, high-performing and sustainable production solution.

 

Optimise your mixing process today

Do you work with very high-viscosity products?

Our experts can help you to:

  • identify the right technology
  • select the correct equipment size
  • optimise your industrial process

Contact RMC Marc Guittard for a customised study

  • Analysis of your product
  • Technical recommendations
  • Tailor-made solution