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Broad Base. Best Solutions.

Engineered Solutions for Highly Corrosive Applications

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Specialty Graphite and Process Solutions – made by SGL Group.

Advanced material, equipment, and process solutions

Engineered for customers from more than 35 industries

Tailor-made from the most comprehensive product portfolio

In-depth production and material knowledge

Consistent high quality, performance, and service

Attractive total cost of ownership

Broad Base. Best Solutions.

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Exceptional resistance to heat and corrosion, high purity and mechanical strength are just a few of the outstanding properties which our materials offer. Specialty graphite products from SGL Group achieve optimal results where other materials fail. No matter what your specific requirements might be, we will identify the best solution from the most comprehensive range of specialty graphites.

Fine grain graphite: isostatic, vibration- molded, die-molded, extruded

Expanded natural graphite Carbon fiber-reinforced carbon (C/C) Soft and rigid graphite felts Silicon carbide-coated graphite materials

Additionally we use other materials like PTFE, silicon carbide, and specialty metals.

With our portfolio and technical know-how spanning more than 35 different industries, we engineer tailor-made solutions in close partnership with our customers.

SGL Group covers the entire value chain of specialty graphite production, including raw material processing, semi-finished product manufacture, precision machining, purification, and coating. When it comes to engineering of equipment and process solutions our service range makes the difference: We offer mechanical and process design, production, assembly, commis-sioning, and service – all from a one-stop shop.

This is how we control and ensure the consistent high quality, reliability, and performance of our products – and enable our customers to become more competitive. Challenge us. We are there for you worldwide.

Engineered solutions for highly corrosive applications

When it comes to highly corrosive applications, the reliability, efficiency and safety of production facilities are paramount. Using our broad base of materials, we develop custom-fit solutions for processes, equipment, fluid handling and services in the chemical industry and related sectors.

Advanced solutions enable our customers to get ahead.SGL Group offers advanced solutions – even for challenging applications. We understand the specific requirements of our customers and combine in-depth production, material, and engineering knowledge with the most comprehensive specialty graphite portfolio. This makes us the partner of choice to leading companies in many different industries.

b Machining of DIABON absorption block for HCl synthesis units

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For over 60 years, we have been assisting companies in reliably, efficiently and safely handling highly corrosive ap-plications. We cover the entire supply chain, from the manu-facture of graphite materials to client facilities, including a comprehensive range of services.The chemical industry in particular appreciates us as a reli-able and worldwide partner, while companies in other sec-tors that face similar challenges also count on our expertise and solutions.We have consistently geared our portfolio to ensure maxi-mum availability, cost-effectiveness and safety for our clients' production processes, whether for individual devices or highly complex systems.We accommodate every single client and every project with solutions that are custom tailored to processes, equipment, fluid handling and service.

Materials of SGL Group

SIGRABOND®Carbon fiber-rein-forced carbon (C/C)

Products of SGL Group

Packings, grids

CARBOGUARD® Carbon fiber-reinforced equipment

Tubes, tube sheets, headers, column sections

DURABON®Carbon

Pumps

DIABON®Graphite

Systems, shell and tube heat exchangers, block heat exchangers, plate heat exchangers, groove heat exchangers, quenchers, columns, vessels, pumps, bubble cap trays, tunnel trays, liquid distributors, bursting discs, grids, raschig rings

Engineered solutions – made by SGL Group.Maximum performance for highly corrosive applications.

Process solutionsWe team up with our clients to find the best solutions for maximum performance in highly corrosive processes – for every sector and plant size.

Equipment solutionsSGL Group disposes of a very comprehensive portfolio of graphite, silicon carbide, C/C and PTFE equipment solutions.

Fluid handling solutionsOur materials for transporting highly corrosive materials have been proven around the world – for example DIABON graph-ites for pumps and POLYFLURON (PTFE) for piping.

Service solutionsOur range of services goes far beyond repairs. We call it 360° service, because it is an all-round no-worry package for our clients.

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SIGRAFLEX®Expanded natural graphiteYarns

POLYFLURON®Polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE)

SIGRAFINE®Die-molded carbon and graphite

SICABON®Silicon carbide

Foils, reinforced and unrein-forced sheets, yarns

Piping systems, expansion joints, lining tubes and hoses, supplementary products, columns, vessels, grids

Seal rings, bearings, piston and guide rings, metal sleeved rings, control rings

Heat exchangers

EngInEERED SOLUTIOnS FOR hIghLy CORROSIvE APPLICATIOnS

We and our expertise and solutions stand by our clients' throughout the entire service life of their production facilities, from planning, set-up and operation through to recycling.

To meet the special challenges of highly corrosive applica-tions, we bundle the competencies essential to reliable, economical and safe manufacturing processes: material know-how, engineering expertise, project execution, in-house manufacturing and service excellence.

c Lifetime support by SGL Group: competences and solutions for the complete lifecycle

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Process solutions deliver top quality. Reliable. On budget. On time.SGL Group focuses on providing support for any kind of technical process in high corrosive applications. Thanks to our full backward integration, we deliver package systems from a single source in the short-est possible lead time.

Our systems enable resource-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions for vari-ous industries.

Agriculture

Chemical

Food

Mining

Plastics

Pulp and paper

Waste treatment

Water

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We offer customized systems for high corrosive applications by relying on our expertise in materials and equipment made of DIABON, POLYFLURON and SICABON, and combining it with our process knowledge and value-added engineering.

Our engineering know-how and project execution make the difference.We develop individually tailored solutions that satisfy our customers' requirements in every respect. A team of experi-enced design engineers will work with experts in plant con-struction, process engineering and every other field required to execute successfully the project.

Process solutions – partnering with our customers in the pursuit of success.As an experienced material and equipment supplier, SGL Group relies on its wide-ranging expertise to ensure the success of its customers. Sustainability and resource-efficiency are thus always in the spotlight. We have got a unique combination of materials, products and expertise at its disposal to provide you with solutions for:

HCl gas and hydrochloric acid Sulphuric acid Acidic gases Exhaust gas and flue gas Destruction of flurochlorinated hydrocarbons (FCHC) Thermal reaction of halogens or any other corrosive application

Process solutionsAgainst corrosion from single units to complex systems.

b Pre-assembled units mounted on skids ready for use being connected to existing process systems

c Isothermal absorption system with block heat exchanger scrubber, pumps and tank

Tank

Tank Natural circulation evaporator

Concentrated HCI Azeotropic HCI

Dilute acid, e.g. HCI 10 %

Steam

HCL gas

Demister

Condenser

column p>1bar Distillation

Recuperator

Cooler

column p<1barDistillation

Waste water

Steam

H2O Vent gas

Steam

Steam-jet vacuum pump

LIC

LIC

TIC

FIC

FIC

PIC

TIC

LIC

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Our commitment

Industries throughout the world are coming under increas-ing competition and cost pressure. Long-term success in the face of this competition will depend on the willingness of companies to address these technological and economic challenges. As a supplier of state-of-the-art, commercially optimized systems, SGL Group is your ideal partner to gain a decisive edge over your competitors while knowing that we will never compromise on quality and safety.

Our product offerings

In addition to meeting tight environmental and safety regulations, as well as ambitious technical requirements, we strive to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership. With our tailor-made, innovative solutions and integrated approach to chemistry, materials, technology and design, we ensure outstanding efficiency and improved customer value. We act as a partner to various industries, chiefly chemical, plastics, food and agricultural, as well as mining and waste treat-ment. We are focused on providing our customers with an optimal, tailor-made solution for any corrosive application. SGL Group offers a broad standard portfolio.

Our standard portfolio at a glance

HCl syntheses Standards available from 2.0 t/d up to 155 t/d (nominal output based on 100 % HCl)

Production of hydrochloric acid with less than 1 ppm free chlorine

Production of HCl gas with lowest H2O content acc. to customer requirements

Reliable operation. Uptimes higher than 99.9 % Highest payback thanks to heat recovery system (e.g. steam recovery)

Absorption of HCl gas Standards available from 0.5 t/d up to 400 t/d of 100 % HCl per unit

Product concentrations from 25 % to 38 % HCl Clean flue gases and high HCl concentrations in product acid

Isothermal or adiabatic absorption (dependent on HCl concentration in feed gas)

c Evaporation and concentration of HCl – pressure swing distillation

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Production of HCl gas from hydrochloric acid Standards available from 2.0 t/d up to 200 t/d of 100 % HCl per unit

Very large diameters up to 2.5 m can be fabricated Feed concentrations preferably in the range of 25 % to 35 % HCl

Optimal design minimizes consumption of steam and cooling water

Evaporation and concentration of hydrochloric acid Suitable for removal of salts or other high-boiling substances from HCl solutions

Diluted HCl solutions can be concentrated by distillation up to azeotropic concentration (approx. 20 %)

Higher concentrations of HCl (> 20 %) can be achieved by means of a two-pressure distillation system or extractive distillation system

Purification of HCl Standards available for feed streams up to 300 t/h of HCl Stripping columns with dedicated column internals (e.g. DIABON rings, C/C packings and grids) ensure inten-sive fluid contact

Temperatures over 100 °C

Dilution of H2SO4 Standards available for capacities ranging from 0.5 m³/h to 100 m³/h of diluted H2SO4

Continuous or batch process High homogeneous acid of consistent quality and tempera-ture

Concentration of H2SO4 High concentrations and temperatures over 170 °C possible with SICABON silicon carbide

Natural or forced circulation Two- and three-stage concentration systems at different pressure levels significantly reduce steam consumption by up to 65 % compared to single-stage design

We also offer various environmental protection and waste treatment solutions:

Treatment of exhaust gas and flue gas (e.g. quench processes)

Destruction of flurochlorinated hydrocarbons (FCHC) Handling of acidic gases (e.g. from waste incineration)

c Plant for HCl synthesis and HCl absorption

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Equipment solutions for corrosive applications Our graphite, silicon carbide and PTFE equipment solutions form part of the most comprehensive portfolio on the market. Corrosive applications are well served by our heat exchangers, columns and internals, and generate sustained benefits for our customers:

High plant availability

High safety

Low total cost of ownership

Compact designs

It is our core interest to establish a reliable partnership with our clients for every single project and at every stage of the equipment lifecycle.

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SGL Group is the largest supplier in the world of corrosion-resistant equipment solutions based on graphite, PTFE, and silicon carbide materials. We bring our expertise to bear in engineering, manufacturing and applications involving corrosive applications in order to provide our clients with enduring benefits.

Key benefits are:

Highest reliability and safety Highest efficiency Low total cost of ownership

SGL Group's product solutions, trustful partnerships and services throughout the lifecycle, help our customers com-pete in their challenging sectors. Our global engineering team assists you in making optimal equipment and material choices for your specific applications.

SGL Group's graphite, silicon carbide, PTFE and C/C equipment solutions:

Heat exchangers Columns, reactors, vessels Column internals and equipment parts

With experience based on the largest equipment reference base on the market, we also provide assistance with the selection process in thermal/performance engineering and installation, through to maintenance and optimization of your operation. This enables us to supply highly adapted, ef-ficient and reliable solutions throughout the entire lifecycle for any kind of corrosive heat- or mass-transfer application.

Equipment solutionsA trustful partnership at every stage of the lifecycle.

c DIABON graphite plate heat exchangers

Our worldwide reference base:

More than 10000 block heat exchangers More than 4500 shell and tube heat exchangers More than 3000 plate heat exchangers Hundreds of columns including internals, quenchers and vessels

b DIABON graphite shell and tube heat exchanger

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Heat exchangersEfficient, reliable and safe heat transfer.

SGL Group is the leader in graphite and silicon carbide heat transfer equipment with most sold units worldwide. Our large graphite and SiC heat exchanger portfolio covers a wide range of corrosion-resistant solutions with a clear focus on how our customers will benefit. The key advantages of all our heat exchangers are:

Extreme corrosion resistance – broad material base and highest material qualities for long lifetime

High reliability and safety – up to 50 % less downtime and higher plant availability

High efficiency – up to 75 % less space requirement Excellence in execution– on-time/on-budget/on-quality

Our top-notch engineering team shares our global applica-tion and engineering expertise and assists clients right from the start in choosing and adapting an economic and heat transfer solution.

Our comprehensive heat transfer portfolio:

Graphite shell and tube heat exchanger Universal application; recommended for medium to large sizes up to ~1500 m²

Graphite block heat exchanger (cylindrical-, cubical- and mono-block designs) Universal application; recommended for small to medium sizes up to ~300 m²

Graphite plate heat exchanger Ultra efficient and flexible; recommended for small to medium sizes up to ~60 m² (equivalent to a block heat exchanger of 150 m²)

Graphite groove heat exchanger Gasket-free design; recommended up to 30 m²

Silicon carbide heat exchanger Ultra-corrosive applications beyond graphite; recommended up to 30 m²

Quenchers Very safe high temperature gas cooling

Facts about efficiency

Compact design and energy efficiency are core requirements for customers to stay competitive in challenging interna-tional environments. SGL Group manufactures the most efficient graphite heat exchangers in the world. Two examples:

Ultra-efficient DIABON graphite plate heat exchanger with up to 75 % less space requirement and highest heat recovery rates on the market

Highly efficient DIABON graphite tubes with highest heat conductivity on the market at up to 130/70 W/mK

DIABON graphite plate heat exchanger, for instance, used as interchanger can recover more energy than any other type, resulting in significant higher energy cost savings. In addition our range of heat exchangers are ultra-compact and result in up to 3 times smaller footprints for new installa-tions.

Facts about reliability and safety

Safe and reliable process operations are of utmost impor-tance to our customers. High uptimes in production ensure profitability, while the safety of operational staff is essential when dealing with hazardous and corrosive applications. Material expertise, application knowledge and design know-how are our core competencies in delivering the most reli-able and safe heat-transfer solutions on the market. One example: CARBOGUARD - our carbon fiber-reinforce-ment technology significantly increases the operational reli-ability and safety of graphite and other materials.

Our heat-exchanger materials and designs have been proven over decades to be the most robust on the market. We are committed to long service life and trouble-free operation to keep your plant up and running.

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Our broad material base of graphite and PTFE allow us to choose optimal solutions for your corrosive mass-transfer, reactions or storage application. The use of our very robust graphite materials or steel together with universally resist-ant PTFE linings are only two examples of our fully back-ward integrated manufacturing competencies. Combined with our long-term engineering and application know-how we are able to build the equipment most suited to your spe-cific processes. The world's largest graphite columns, made by SGL Group, are our greatest success.

Our portfolio includes:

DIABON graphite columns, reactors and vessels Economic and fully vacuum resistant; pressures up to 3 bar, diameter up to 3000 mm

POLYFLURON PTFE-lined columns, reactors and vessels Virtually unlimited corrosion resistance and high me-chanical stability, ultra pure applications, pressures up to 16 bar, diameter up to 3000 mm

Full package solutions including column internals

Our extensive range of engineering services and mass- transfer calculations allow full package solutions that in-clude column internals. You benefit from less interfaces and clear responsibilities for mass-transfer.

Key benefits for our customers are:

Extreme corrosion resistance - highest material qualities for long lifetime

Reliability and safety - e.g. lowest permeation/diffusion rates and low sensitivity against thermal shock and mechanical stress

Convenience - cost effective package solutions including internals like distributors, grids, packings etc.

Ultra purity - minimal fouling via anti-adhesive properties of PTFE; no back diffusion of metal ions into the process media

Internals and other parts

SGL Group manufactures and designs corrosion-resistant parts and internals for columns and other equipment. Our material base of graphite, PTFE, carbon fiber-reinforced car-bon C/C etc. gives us full flexibility to meet your exact needs.

High-tech materials of SGL Group, such as SIGRABOND C/C are used in ultra-lightweight grids and very low-pressure drop. Ease of handling, maximized mass-transfer and long service life are key advantages for our customers.

Our comprehensive portfolio of internals and parts includes bubble cap trays/tunnel trays, packings and raschig rings, grids, liquid distributors, bursting discs, and gaskets.

Columns, reactors, vessels and mass transfer internalsRobust and durable in every detail.

c POLYFLURON PTFE lined column

c DIABON graphite column with internals

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Fluid handling connection solutions We offer a complete range of parts to con-nect process equipment and move high cor-rosive fluids. This ensures safe and reliable operation of the entire process at low total cost of ownership.

Pumps of carbon materials and exotic metals

Centrifugal pumps

Axial pumps

POLYFLURON (PTFE) lined parts

Piping systems

Expansion joints

Lining tubes and hoses

Supplementary products

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Pumps of carbon and exotic metals

Our material expertise in carbon-based process equipment delivers pump solutions that outperform standard pump con-structions and help generate lowest cost of ownership.Unlike plastic centrifugal pumps, DIABON graphite is neither permeable nor loses stability over time or at high temperatures.

Even accidental dry runs, temperature peaks or other processing irregularities do not damage the pump. DIABON pumps are vacuum resistant, compatible with almost all cor-rosive fluids and extraordinarily durable.The range is completed with exotic metal based pumps of titanium, zirconium or nickel alloys.

Consistent high efficiency Low thermal expansion and absence of swelling allows for very low tolerances and constant performance over years, even up to 200°C.

Durability No permeation of corrosive fluids and resistance against nearly all chemicals provide for universal use. Mechanical seals are highly reliable.

Abrasion resistance DIABON has a good resistance to abrasion at elevated temperatures. With hard DURABON carbon and free-flow (vortex) designs we offer solutions that stand up to even the toughest conditions.

Standardized and maintenance friendly ISO 2858 pumps (incl. magnetic drive) with “back pull-out” design allow inspection and maintenance without discon-necting the piping and volute.

Axial pumps Specially designed to improve the performance of evapora-tion loops in the phosphoric acid industry we offer exotic metal axial pumps.

These pumps allow flow rates up to 20000 m3/h and top heads up to 10 m, even at low speeds. These welded construc-tions, mainly in Ni alloys, permit higher stability and purity than casted designs. Outstanding shaft rigidity allows for low tolerances and thus higher efficiency.

The pumps are also much less sensitive to such process vari-ations as pressure changes or vibrations. The high corrosion resistance results in significantly lower maintenance costs compared to other pumps and thus immediately cuts costs.

Our axial pumps are used in industries that employ ferti-lizers/phosphates, potash and sulphuric acids and are also available in various carbon materials.

Fluid handling solutionsMoving fluids in the most demanding applications.

c Propeller exotic metal pump

b Centrifugal pump group in DIABON graphite for hot corrosive fluids

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POLYFLURON® lined partsThe ultimate polymer-based corrosion protection.

We provide global support for safe and economical handling of your corrosive media. Our worldwide technical sales staff offers competent support and services ranging from expedited delivery for large projects to supply contracts for piping maintenance.

The basis for our products and approaches is POLYFLURON, a PTFE fluoropolymer (= polytetrafluoroethylene), which continues to perform safely when other plastics have long reached their limits.

POLYFLURON liners are paste extruded using a proprietary manufacturing process. The compact structure of POLYFLURON leads to maximum corrosion protection thanks to low permeation and extraordinary mechanical strength like high flexural fatigue resistance.

POLYFLURON piping system

Based on our experience with paste extruded PTFE and more than 1000 reference customers, we supply a compre-hensive range of POLYFLURON-lined piping systems. The main area of application is in transport of corrosive media, e.g. in the chemical industry.

Diameter: seamless from DN 25 to DN 600, larger diameter on request

Length: from 100 to 6000 mm (depending on diameter) Pressure rating: PN10 standard (10 bar/1 MPa); higher pres-sure ratings possible

Temperature: standard from -10 to +200 °C; deviating temps possible

With EN or ANSI flanges Lining: white or antistatic black Customized/engineered designs As dip pipe or inlet sleeves for transferring fluid to vessels, reactors or columns

Flange safety devices: safety tapes and shields

POLYFLURON expansion joints

POLYFLURON expansion joints are installed in steel and PTFE-lined steel pipelines as well as in enamel/glass lined pipelines and, thanks to their large adjustment range, in plastic and fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) pipelines.

Because of their flexibility and low spring rates, they are also used in sensitive plant components with enamel finishes, in FRP and graphite process equipment and graphite heat exchangers. They compensate thermal expansion of pipe-lines, thus prevent stress, and are a compact alternative to material-intensive horseshoe bends.

POLYFLURON expansion joints are also used to absorb oscillations and vibrations, for instance those generated by pumps. Here the special properties of POLYFLURON are borne out, i.e. its low tendency to material fatigue and complete absence of brittle fracture as compared with other plastics and elastomers or certain metals.

c POLYFLURON PTFE pipe systems

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The expansion joints are characterized by exceptional safety and long service life. Their operational reliability, in particu-lar, is fruit of our special manufacturing process, careful material selection, and targeted optimization gained from extensive practical trials and finite element method (FEM) simulations. We are able to supply POLYFLURON bellows that continue to perform impressively even under extreme operating conditions.

Diameter: from DN 25 to DN 2500 Pressure ratings: from vacuum up to 25 bar/2.5 MPa depending on design

Designs for full vacuum operation from DN 200 to DN 1400 Temperature: up to 200 °C; deviating temperatures are possible

Lining: white or antistatic black Large axial, lateral and angular movements; designs for hindered movements

Customized/engineered designs

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POLYFLURON liner rangeOur pipe liners are seamless and available in many different sizes:

Diameter: from DN 25 to DN 600 Length: up to 8000 mm, depending on nominal diameter Thickness: from 1 mm to 8 mm

POLYFLURON lining servicesWe supply large-capacity steel components such as columns, reactors, and vessels with a POLYFLURON lining. Based on many years of experience and a wide variety of technologies, we can line components of virtually any shape or size – even complex geometries.Our engineering team first checks the lining options accord-ing to your specifications. Then we install either a seam-less or welded lining, depending on the shape and size of the component. In the case of welded linings, the welding methods we have developed guarantee high ultimate tensile strength and elongation at break in the weld zone. We fully test all welds for any faults so that you can always rely on safe solutions.

POLYFLURON linings and lining services

For the lining of components, we supply a comprehensive range of POLYFLURON liners. You can also request to have your existing components lined directly by our specialists. Thanks to the virtually unlimited chemical resistance and high thermal stability of POLYFLURON, our liners are suited to a wide range of applications.

c POLYFLURON PTFE expansion joints

c POLYFLURON PTFE liners

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Services by SGL Group – more than just repairs Safety and reliability are essential when working with corrosive process media. For our customers to reap full benefits, ex-perienced experts with specialized know-how must handle and apply high-end materi-als like graphite, PTFE and silicon carbide.

We have developed a full 360 ° service port-folio that includes specialized services that go beyond just repairs. Our experts will pro-vide you with support throughout the entire lifecycle and all stages of your corrosive applications. Know-how and a clear under-standing of customer needs form the basis for a lasting partnership that only begins with the shipment of our products.

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We at SGL Group look after our products and the needs of our customers throughout the entire product lifecycle. From mate-rial expertise, engineering support and installation and com-missioning through to maintenance and repairs, an extensive service package is available to our customers. Each type of service consists of various activities from which to choose.

Our 360 ° service portfolio: Consulting services Start-up services Maintenance services Emergency services Performance services

We aim to provide the best customer service, anytime and anywhere. Our systematic support and continuous part-nership translates your needs into solutions that have the highest safety standards and minimize cost of ownership. Proximity to our customers worldwide is an essential re-quirement for comprehensive, fast and sustainable service. Our experienced fitters, supervisors and service specialists work regionally within a global network and within the high quality standards of SGL Group.

Consulting services

Competence in adapting products and processes to fast-changing market demands is an important task for the sustained success of your business. Optimization and inno-vation are crucial to mastering such challenges of globaliza-tion as cost reduction and efficient, yet flexible operations.

Our market knowledge and competence in materials and technology inspires us to develop new solutions that give you a head-start on your competition. Efficient and focussed utilization of expertise and know-how often determine suc-cess. Our consulting services are based on market knowl-edge and foster development of solutions and their imple-mentation. Specific know-how imparted in workshops and individual training will strengthen your competencies.

Examples of consulting services: Workshops/training Equipment selection Material expertise Engineering services Laboratory services

Service solutionsComprehensive services throughout the entire lifecycle.

c Anytime access to specific equipment documents – regardless of age c Experienced specialists team up to solve complex tasks

b Assembly of POLYFLURON safety tape for flange connections

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Start-up services

Professional procedures for erection and installation are key to successful commissioning. Original equipment manufac-turers have detailed knowledge of delivery and assembly, so customer benefit is even greater in the case of complex systems.

Improper handling and installation are the main causes of damage before and during start-up of operation. Our long-term experience ensures professional and safe installation.

Initial operation of complex systems and valuable equip-ment requires detailed preparation. Only fine-tuned sys-tems operate according to design specifications. Customers demand the highest safety standards and best practice, and employing established commissioning procedures fulfils them. Performance tests verify full operational capability and high product quality during commissioning.

Examples of start-up services: Erection/installation Commissioning Performance tests Operational training

Maintenance services

Increased competition with regard to product quality and production efficiency requires uninterrupted and high quali-ty production processes. This in turn requires implementa-tion of systematic maintenance procedures. High reliability of systems and equipment must be ensured. Detailed know-how and long term experience in maintenance are thus major competitive advantages.

Standard maintenance is generally carried out by the same companies that run the plants. Yet complex demands and special materials, such as graphite, require the support of a specialized partner. Our experience as an original equipment manufacturer equips us to provide a full scope of mainte-nance services. Our range of solutions covers everything from general support right up to complex maintenance tasks. Customer-specific maintenance approaches can be set up to ensure top performance of your systems and equipment.

Examples of maintenance services: OEM spare parts Inspection Damage and failure analysis Repair and reconditioning Cleaning

c Field service with respiratory protection – nothing special for our trained fitters

c Initial assembly of chlorine feed pipe at a HCl synthesis unit

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Emergency services

Applying a comprehensive maintenance program facilitates smooth production processes. Yet it does not automatically provide full protection against unexpected equipment fail-ure. A reliable service partner is therefore vital.

Availability, efficiency and short response times set the benchmark for high quality trouble-shooting service. The combination of fast response and in-depth competence enable our experienced fitters to restart your system or equipment with minimal downtime. Prompt availability is indispensable when spare parts are needed. As a fully inte-grated original equipment manufacturer, a steady supply of genuine spare parts of high quality material and maximum operational reliability is one of our core competencies. We provide spare parts with minimum lead times, and often from stock.

Examples of emergency services: Emergency procedures Trouble-shooting expertise Emergency repairs Emergency supplies

Performance services

New challenges can come up during the service life of equip-ment and systems. For example, a competitive market en-vironment may require more energy savings by recovering more heat at your facilities, or production capacity may need to be increased for your products. Support from an experi-enced supplier can be essential in such situations.

SGL Group is specialized in performance solutions and can support you with services to make the most out of your facilities. Installation modifications, in-depth knowledge of optimal equipment and material selection, and detailed engi-neering support for best energy recovery solutions are only some areas where we bring value to our customers.

Examples of performance services: Performance upgrading De-bottlenecking Retro-fitting Capacity expansion

SERvICE SOLUTIOnS

c Technical control board certification of a DIABON shell and tube heat exchanger

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We will find the best solution – in partnership with you.The fascinating potential of carbon as a material excites us and inspires us to develop optimum solutions in partnership with our customers.

With our comprehensive material portfolio and valuable specialist know-how, we can manufacture tailored products – even for the most challenging applications.

Consistently high quality, a global presence, innovative strength, and the extensive experience of our employees make us a reliable partner to our customers.

Whatever challenges you face, together we will find the best solution.

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b Quality control of the tube inner surface of a graphite tube heat exchanger

SGL Group – The Carbon Company. A leading global manufacturer of carbon-based products.

Unique product portfolio Innovative technologies and solutions Production sites close to sales markets Technology & Innovation Center in Germany with international networks

We have wide-ranging expertise in raw materials,advanced manufacturing processes, and long-standing application and engineering know-how. We have a comprehensive portfolio of carbon,graphite, and carbon fiber products and ourintegrated value chain covers everything fromcarbon fiber to composites. With a global sales anddistribution network and modern production sitesin Europe, North America, and Asia, we are close toour customers throughout the world.

We use this broad base to offer our customers thebest solutions possible. That's how we live up to our claim: Broad Base. Best Solutions. This claim is also upheld by our corporate SGL Excellence philosophy of continuous improvement.

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