R&D at RuhrTech: Pioneering the Future of Insulation and Cold Chain Solutions

Unveiling the Next Era of Innovation

RuhrTech’s R&D division stands as the beacon of evolution in the realms of insulation and cold chain materials. Harnessing the potent capabilities of Phase Change Materials (PCMs) and Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIPs), we’re constantly shaping the future, ensuring our partners in North America and Europe stay steps ahead in a dynamic market landscape.

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Our Holistic R&D Process:

The RuhrTech Difference:

  • Innovation at Heart: Beyond just a process, innovation is our ethos. We constantly strive to elevate standards, redefining the limits of what’s possible.
  • Eco-Conscious Development: Our endeavors lean heavily towards environmental stewardship, ensuring products are not just efficient but also sustainable.
  • Unwavering Commitment to Excellence: Be it new material research or product design, excellence permeates every facet of our R&D journey.

RuhrTech isn’t just about meeting standards; it’s about setting them. As we forge ahead, our partners can rest assured that they are aligning with a brand synonymous with future-ready excellence in insulation and cold chain solutions.

Our Holistic R&D Process:

The RuhrTech Difference:

  • Innovation at Heart: Beyond just a process, innovation is our ethos. We constantly strive to elevate standards, redefining the limits of what’s possible.
  • Eco-Conscious Development: Our endeavors lean heavily towards environmental stewardship, ensuring products are not just efficient but also sustainable.
  • Unwavering Commitment to Excellence: Be it new material research or product design, excellence permeates every facet of our R&D journey.

RuhrTech isn’t just about meeting standards; it’s about setting them. As we forge ahead, our partners can rest assured that they are aligning with a brand synonymous with future-ready excellence in insulation and cold chain solutions.

Our Holistic R&D Process:

  • Diving deep into market demands, we understand the emerging challenges and opportunities that can be addressed through advancements in insulation technology.
  • Our dedicated teams delve into the nuances of material science, exploring the potential of new materials and their applicability in VIPs and PCMs.
  • Using state-of-the-art laboratories, we experiment with new materials and formulations, always seeking optimized efficiency and performance.
  • With the insights derived, prototypes are crafted. These are the first tangible manifestations of our innovative explorations, primed for rigorous testing.
  • Leveraging advanced equipment, each prototype undergoes thorough evaluation against stringent parameters, from thermal efficiency to durability.
  • In line with global sustainability goals, emphasis is placed on creating eco-friendly, low-carbon, and reusable solutions. This commitment not only safeguards the planet but also aligns with the environmental expectations of discerning North American and European customers.
  • Taking the best prototypes forward, we dive into the intricate processes of design and development, ensuring market readiness in form, function, and aesthetics.
  • Limited batches are produced and introduced to select market segments. Feedback is captured, forming the basis for final refinements.
  • Successful pilot products are transitioned to mass production, ensuring they reach the markets timely and efficiently.

The RuhrTech Difference:

  • Innovation at Heart: Beyond just a process, innovation is our ethos. We constantly strive to elevate standards, redefining the limits of what’s possible.
  • Eco-Conscious Development: Our endeavors lean heavily towards environmental stewardship, ensuring products are not just efficient but also sustainable.
  • Unwavering Commitment to Excellence: Be it new material research or product design, excellence permeates every facet of our R&D journey.

RuhrTech isn’t just about meeting standards; it’s about setting them. As we forge ahead, our partners in North America can rest assured that they are aligning with a brand synonymous with future-ready excellence in insulation and cold chain solutions.

Our Product Testing Procedures

Stage 1

Design qualification (DQ) involves establishing acceptance criteria that ensure the end-user’s original User Requirements Specification (URS) is met.

Stage 2

Operational qualification (OQ):
Summer profile test: min.load & max.load, 3 times each
Winter profile test: min.load & max.load, 3 times each
Mechanical Test: drop test, compression test, etc. ,following ASTM D4169

Stage 3

Performance qualification(PQ)

Compression Strength Tester

  • Executable standards: GB/T 4857.3, ISO2234, GB/T 4857.4, ISO12048, ASTM D642
  • Force sensor range: 1-1000KN
  • Test speed range: 0.01mm/min-500mm/min
  • Speed accuracy: within ±1% of the indicated value

Double-Arm Drop Tester

  • Executable standards: ISTA 1A, ISTA 2A, ISTA 3A, ASTM D 5276-98
  • Drop height: 400-1500mm
  • Base size: 1400*1200*10mm (interlocking type)
  • Maximum weight of test piece: 80kg; electric drop
  • Maximum size of test piece: 1000*800*1000mm
  • Drop error: ±10mm
  • Drop plane error: <1°
  • Clamping method of test piece: edge, angle, and face

Artificial Climate Chamber

  • Executable standards: ISTA 7D, GB/T 4857.2, IEC 60068-2-78, GB/T 2423.4, IEC60068-2-30, MIL-STD-810F
  • Area: each about 15 m2, totaling 30 m2
  • Temperature range: -30 to +70
  • Temperature deviation: ±3