In 2015, Qingdao Decent Group successfully completed a container laboratory of sample preparation project. The project was for a market-leading inspection and analysis service provider with a history of more than 130 years. The client has a large global network of offices and laboratories. We requested a fully transportable 40’HQ sample preparation laboratory to be delivered to their laboratory in Korea so that they could expand their on-site analysis capabilities and improve the efficiency of correct decision-making through this customized solution.
Container laboratory of sample preparation Project Overview
According to customer requirements, the core appeal of this project is a mobile laboratory that can be quickly deployed and put into use, and the laboratory is required to be equipped with advanced sample preparation equipment to simplify the sample preparation process in the Korean laboratory. Qingdao Decent Group was responsible for the entire process from conceptual design to manufacturing, installation and pre-commissioning. The core design concept of this laboratory is modular design, which is more adaptable than traditional laboratories and can flexibly layout advanced mineral sample preparation equipment while ensuring compliance with safety, efficiency and environmental standards.
Why Modular Design Matters
The core of containerized laboratories is the use of prefabricated laboratory modules, which is the lifeblood of their flexibility and scalability. The modular layout design can well cope with the frequent fluctuations in workloads such as mining and metallurgy. By adopting a modular approach, Qingdao Decent Group ensured that the laboratory could be expanded by adding container units without interrupting existing workflows and achieving economic benefits.
Project Challenge: Highly professional, equipment-integrated Container laboratory of sample preparation
The main challenge of this project was to create a highly professional and more integrated mobile laboratory that could meet the customer’s needs for crushing and grinding specific mineral samples while keeping costs within a specific budget.
This meant that the DECENT team had a deep understanding of customer needs from the beginning of the project design and carefully planned the laboratory space layout. From electric ovens, grinders to workbenches, the design and layout of each device must meet the sample preparation process and functional requirements, and the overall planning of electrical, lighting and ventilation systems must ensure the stable operation of the laboratory.
Interior view of a mobile containerized laboratory by Qingdao Decent Group, designed for efficient and portable operations.
A comprehensive weighing setup from Qingdao Decent Group, featuring a blue weighing station with a precision scale and an adjacent floor scale for varied measurement needs.
The result was a comprehensive turnkey solution for Qingdao Decent Group – a custom containerized laboratory that perfectly balanced high performance and budget constraints. The team carefully designed and integrated a full set of equipment and systems:
- Pulverizer & Accessories: A cost-effective Chinese brand pulverizer with an extra grinding bowl set was selected to align with the client’s budget.
- Drying Ovens: Two Decent-manufactured ovens with 50 trays, customized for heating methods, temperature control, and maximum heat resistance.
- Precision Balances: A Mettler balance sourced from an authorized Chinese distributor ensured accuracy in sample measurements.
- Custom Workbenches & Storage: Three workbenches, two shelves for sample storage, and a riffle divider were fabricated in China to precise dimensional specifications.
- Ventilation System: A pulse dust collector integrated with Decent’s ventilation design minimized contamination risks during sample processing.
- Electrical & Climate Control: A dedicated electrical cabinet and Hisense air conditioner maintained optimal operational conditions.
A robust blue weighing station from Qingdao Decent Group, featuring a built-in shelf and an integrated weighing scale.
A robust pulverizer, manufactured and integrated by Qingdao Decent Group, alongside a custom blue workbench within a containerized laboratory.
The project was ultimately a complete success in the pre-commissioning stage and delivery to South Korea. The customer said that the sample preparation laboratory fully met the expected requirements. In the actual operation process, it greatly shortened the turnaround time of sample analysis and improved operational efficiency.
In addition, the success of the customized Container sample preparation laboratory project in South Korea highlights the versatility of Container laboratory solutions in various fields:
- Mining industry: rapid preparation of ore analysis samples.
- Environmental testing: on-site pollution inspection.
- Pharmaceutical industry: mobile quality control unit.
In the future, Qingdao Decent Group will continue to make technological breakthroughs, uphold the tradition of customized Container laboratories, and further integrate intelligent technology and energy-saving systems into its modular design to contribute to the sustainable development of the global mining industry.
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