Expertise
Your leading destination for molecular level separation and purification techniques
Technical Expertise
As a consortium of process and engineering specialists, SepTech is renowned for technical expertise in developing and scaling processes for the Food, Chemical, and Pharmaceutical industries, utilising predominantly ion exchange resin technology.
At SepTech, our dedication to technical excellence and innovation drives us to push the boundaries of ion exchange technology, delivering unmatched solutions to our clients globally.
At Separation Techniques, our commitment to technical excellence and innovation drives us to deliver bespoke solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ expectations across various industries. Our advanced distributor systems and design tools optimise Column Hydraulics, delivering highly efficient plants with minimal wastage.
By conducting laboratory studies, on-site pilot studies, and bespoke hardware production we ensure seamless process implementation at client site, easy trouble shooting and smooth commissioning of our systems. We collaborate closely with external process engineers and vessel fabricators, to meet customers’ specific needs and requirements.
With over 4 decades of experience in the ion exchange industry, our esteemed clientele includes industry giants such as General Electric, GlaxoSmithKline Beecham, Kerry Ingredients Limited, Volac International, BioAtlantis, and many more.
Team Skills
Bringing together a wealth of expertise in ion exchange engineering, alongside comprehensive knowledge in Biochemistry, Food Processing, and Pharmaceutical applications, our team boasts formidable capabilities in process development. We ensure the seamless scalability of these processes across various sectors, including Food, Biotechnology, Nutritional, and Pharmaceutical industries. Moreover, our integration of automation proficiency has enabled us to provide turn-key solutions, automating instrumentation and control elements for effortless operation.
Laboratory Capabilities
Equipped with highly versatile laboratory equipment, we can rapidly develop and test new processes using ion exchange resins, mitigating risks and ensuring optimal performance. Our proprietary fluid distribution systems and rigorous testing procedures guarantee performance scale-up.
Fluid Distribution Systems
SepTech have their own IEX (Ion Exchange) software. This is programmed via a simple spreadsheet to configure the PLC code to run up to 6 columns in any process configuration with all associated valves and instrumentation. This eliminates the need to write the software for each individual project and the associated design documentation required to specify the operation of the plant to a software engineer. This removes the software development process and reduces plant commissioning time considerably.
SepTech’s expertise in Engineering fluid distribution systems, ensures uniform fluid flow into and out of ion exchange vessels. Our unique equations, developed in-house that has been tried and tested from lab to production plant systems, typically 3-5 meters in diameter, ensures uniform flow across the entire bed area, offering key features exclusive to SepTech.
Intellectual Property
Our patents reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence in ion exchange technology, including processes for Whey demineralization and Oligosaccharide purification.
Reference 1: International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2010/000479 (http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/search/en/WO2010106320), Process for the Isolation and Purification of 3’ Sialyl Lactose.
Reference 2: International Patent Application No. PCT/GB2010/000478 (http://www.wipo.int/patentscope/search/en/WO2010106319), Whey or Raw Milk Demineralisation and Fractionation.