Lab Testing & Innovation Center

Our strong emphasis on laboratory testing is why we are recognized for solving even the most complex and unique customer processing challenges. Our 15,000-square-foot Innovation Center & Testing Lab is purpose-built to deliver state-of-the-art testing capabilities. With an extensive range of equipment, we can evaluate virtually any process while accurately replicating full operating conditions. Multistep and multistage testing is also available by integrating multiple processes within a single test environment.

Procure Representative Product Samples

Whether you need to Dry, Cool, Heat, Convey, Calcine, Evaporate, Classify, Feed, Blend, Mix or Blend, Size, Elevate, Flatten, Screen, Sort, Shake, or Pelletize, Carrier has your covered. Multiple
processing steps can be tested – all in a single location during a single visit. Modern diagnostic equipment is maintained and operated by extensively trained technicians and the entire testing process is supervised by engineers.

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Data Analysis

In addition to the testing facility, the CPEG test lab is equipped with modern diagnostic equipment and trained technicians to aid our customers in analyzing the results. Moisture analyzers, particle size analysis equipment, and computerized data collection ensure material characteristics and behavior are tracked and analyzed during the specific process testing.

Field Testing & Toll Processing

Field testing is available when in-house lab testing would not be suitable. Test-size equipment rentals are available for longer-term testing, product development, or toll processing.

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Lab Testing Benefits

Confident Innovation

Ability to research and try out new equipment designs, processes, and methods with confidence in the results.

Accurate Scale-Up Data

Simulate operating conditions on a small scale to accurately provide data to scale to final sizing requirements.

Process Validation

Verifies process design requirements to provide optimum equipment sizing and improves existing process lines.

Protected Collaboration

Respecting your privacy and industry secrecy with mutual Confidentiality Agreements, as needed.

Flexible Scheduling

Flexible facility schedule to work within time constraints. Multiple conference rooms with large monitors and wifi
connections.

Flexible Testing Access

Capacity for your team to visit our facility and witness lab testing. Videos of testing are available to send when on-site visits are not possible.

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Custom Designed to Your Specifications
& Specialized for Your Unique Processes

Peace of Mind

We are so confident in the quality and accuracy of the Carrier Test Lab that we offer a process warranty on equipment built from test lab data.

Additionally, process test fees are refundable against a purchase of equipment, making testing essentially free.

Field testing abilities are offered for situations where in-house testing would not be suitable or able to match operating environments efficiently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is laboratory testing important before purchasing or modifying process equipment?

Laboratory testing reduces risk by validating performance before full-scale production. By testing materials and processes in a controlled environment, customers gain confidence that the equipment will meet throughput, quality, and efficiency expectations – minimizing costly surprises during startup or scale-up.

How does testing in Carrier’s Innovation Center benefit my specific application?

Every material behaves differently. Testing in our Innovation Center allows our engineers to evaluate your exact material under simulated operating conditions. This ensures equipment is properly selected and configured to meet your process requirements, rather than relying on assumptions or generalized data.

Can lab testing help improve an existing process or solve production problems?

Yes. Many customers use lab testing to troubleshoot issues such as inconsistent flow, poor product quality, bottlenecks, or excessive downtime. Testing helps identify root causes and evaluate alternative process solutions before changes are made on the production floor.

How closely does lab testing replicate real-world operating conditions?

Our test lab is designed to closely imitate full-scale operating conditions. With a wide range of equipment and the ability to run multistep and multistage processes, testing can accurately reflect how materials will behave in actual production environments.

What types of processes can be tested in the CPEG lab?

The Innovation Center supports testing across a wide range of processes, including conveying, drying, cooling, heating, screening, feeding, mixing, blending, calcining, and more. Multiple process steps can often be combined into a single test to evaluate complete system performance.

Does testing help reduce project timelines and costs?

Absolutely. By confirming process performance upfront, lab testing reduces the likelihood of rework, delays, and unplanned equipment modifications. This leads to smoother startups, faster commissioning, and lower overall project costs.

Who is involved in the testing process?

Carrier’s experienced application and process engineers partner directly with customers throughout testing. This collaborative approach ensures test objectives are met, data is clearly understood, and recommendations are tailored to your production goals.

What insights do customers gain from lab testing results?

Customers receive actionable data and recommendations, including performance expectations, process optimization opportunities, and equipment configurations. These insights help support confident decision-making and long-term process reliability.

Shipping Test Material

Three cubic ft. or a 55-gallon drum of representative material is required for testing. Material should be shipped freight prepaid in a returnable shipping container.

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LAB FOR TESTING
Carrier Vibrating Equipment, Inc.
3400 Fern Valley Road
Louisville, KY 40213

Note: A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) must be affixed to the outside of the shipping container. No test material can be opened or handled without proper documentation of material composition and the associated safety precautions to be taken by our staff. If you do not have a formal MSDS, a blank form can be faxed to you for completion. Test material will be returned to you upon completion of tests.