PCC Production

AGICO Group: Your Trusted Partner in PCC plants Production

Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC) is a synthetic form of calcium carbonate, widely utilized across various industries for its exceptional purity and consistent quality. The production of high-grade PCC relies heavily on premium-quality quicklime, ensuring the final product meets stringent industry standards.

As a leading innovator in the field, AGICO Group stands at the forefront of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) plant manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to excellence and cutting-edge technology, we design and deliver state-of-the-art PCC plants tailored to the unique requirements of diverse industries.

Characteristics of precipitated calcium carbonate

Excellent purity: Our PCC is precision crafted and free of impurities, ensuring superior performance in applications ranging from pharmaceuticals to paints and coatings.
Customizable size: Our PCC offers flexible granularity options, tailored to meet the requirements of different industries.
Outstanding whiteness and brightness: Our PCC is known for its high whiteness and brightness levels and is ideal for paper, plastic, and cosmetic applications.
Environmentally friendly manufacturing: Our PCC uses environmentally friendly processes to support greener industrial practices.

Applications of Precipitated Calcium Carbonate

Paper Industry: precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) is widely used in the paper industry as a filler and coating agent for high-grade paper products, including printing paper, stationery, and tissue. It enhances brightness, opacity, and surface finish, making it ideal for producing premium-quality printing and writing paper.
Plastics and Polymers: in the plastics and polymers industry, PCC serves as a functional filler for both soft and rigid compounds. It is used in products such as wire, pipes, cable insulation, garbage bags, and latex gloves to improve strength, durability, and surface finish.
Paints and Coatings: PCC is a key ingredient in paints and coatings, where it enhances opacity, whiteness, and scrubbing resistance. Its inclusion ensures a superior finish and long-lasting performance in various applications.
Pharmaceutical Industry: in pharmaceuticals, PCC is utilized as an inert filler in tablets and other preparations. It is also a critical component in the production of calcium salts, nutritional supplements, and food fortifiers, such as calcium citrate, calcium ascorbate, and buffer aspirin.
Rubber Industry: PCC is an essential reinforcing agent in the rubber industry, used in products like tire belts, shoe soles, floor mats, conveyor belts, hoses, and floor tiles. It improves the mechanical properties of rubber products, enhancing their durability and extending their service life.

The process of PCC production

Step 1: Preparation Of Limestone: the key raw material for the production of PCC is limestone, which is mined from quarries, and samples are taken to ensure that the limestone meets the standards for the production of PCC.
Step 2: Calcination: Limestone To Quicklime: the preheated limestone is sent to a lime rotary kiln for calcining. In lime kilns, limestone breaks down at high temperatures, producing calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Step 3: Hydrating Quicklime: the second process is hydration, in which quicklime is combined with water to produce calcium hydroxide, often referred to as hydrated lime. The product of this process is the basis for the formation of precipitated calcium carbonate.
Step 4: Carbonation – Making Calcium Carbonate Precipitate: under certain conditions, carbon dioxide gas (CO₂) passes through the calcium hydroxide slurry in the carbonization stage to form a pure calcium carbonate ₃ (CaCO₃). This process must be controlled to achieve the characteristics of PCC, including particle size, shape, and surface properties.
Step 5: Filtering and Drying: after production, the PCC water must be separated. This is done through filtration equipment, which is used to filter particles from liquid solutions. The filtered PCC is then dried.
Step 6: Packing: during the packaging process, the PCC is bagged, and a desiccant is added. Then, seal the bag to ensure the quality of the product.

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Why choose AGICO Group

Uncompromising Quality Assurance

At every stage of the production process, we prioritize quality to ensure that our PCC plants consistently meet international standards. Our rigorous quality control measures guarantee that every product we deliver is of the highest caliber.

Cutting-Edge Technology

Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and advanced machinery, enabling us to produce PCC plants of unparalleled quality. This commitment to innovation ensures efficiency, precision, and reliability.

A Team of Industry Experts

Backed by an experienced team, we bring unparalleled expertise to every project. With a workforce of 230 professionals, including 42 senior technical and engineering specialists, we combine deep industry knowledge with practical experience to deliver exceptional PCC plants.

Customer-Centric Solutions

We pride ourselves on offering tailored PCC solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients across various industries. From initial consultation to after-sales support, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service and ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

The prospect of PCC plant

Precipitated calcium carbonate is increasingly expanding, and the market demand continues to be strong, promoting the steady rise of market revenue. By 2024, the global precipitated calcium carbonate market revenue is expected to reach $3.17 billion and is expected to climb further to $4.1 billion in 2032.
In terms of demand, rubber, plastic, and other field industries are the main sources of demand for precipitated calcium carbonate. With this industry continuing to proprieties, especially with increasingly strict environmental standards, the consumption of PCC is expected to continue to climb. At the same time, the rise of emerging areas such as 3D printing technology and the electric vehicle industry will increase market invigoration.
At the price level, it is expected that the global precipitated calcium carbonate market price will continue to show an increasing trend in the next few years. Although raw material supply and demand conditions will have an impact on prices. In the long run, due to continued strong demand and continuous technological innovation, the prices will keep rising.