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Managing the costs of
catalytic systems By: Lenny Case
With growing environmental concerns and
government mandates to cut emissions,
the need for high quality catalysts and
catalyst systems is greater than ever.
Founded in 1990, Aristo Intelligent
Catalyst Technology has developed a
reputation for providing high quality and
value in the design and manufacture
of technologically advanced catalysts
and catalyst systems for the global
emissions market. Aristo offers
INTELLIGENT CATALYST products for
diesel, gasoline, off-highway, stationary,
recreational and marine applications, as
well as large industrial stationary power
installations. Aristo says it strives to “push
the envelope” for catalytic emissions solutions,
utilizing the synergies found in cutting edge research
and design practices, the most advanced process
technology systems and dedication to providing its customers
with the highest quality product and service available.
As precious metal prices continue to escalate, the need for
advanced science in washcoat designs which enable more
efficient use of precious metals has never been more important.
Aristo says it is ready to meet these needs through the use of the
most advanced materials in innovative washcoats applied with
precision coating processes. This unique manufacturing system
couples the precision catalyst coating process of MISO with
BON-X – a proprietary technology to deliver highly engineered,
individually traceable INTELLIGENT CATALYST products.
Aristo’s MISO process offers one of the most sophisticated
product quality control systems in the industry. The process
coating technology minimizes part handling through automation
and robotics, leading to the most consistent and predictable
loadings, according to the company. It says that the net results
of its investment in these advanced technologies are the “highest
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ABOVE: Aristo’s systems are automated
and provide full traceability.
LEFT: Doug Kowalski, technology
director of Aristo Intelligent
Catalyst Technology.
quality coatings and defect-free finished
products available in the world today,
with precious metal costs kept at an
absolute minimum”. Aristo’s formulation and
manufacturing processes enable the coating
of a wide variety of substrates – ceramic, metallic,
silica carbide, ceramic and metallic foams, high and low
cell densities, standard, thin and ultra thin walls and even diesel
particulate filters.
“Today, Aristo’s newest technologies are targeted for OEM gasoline
and diesel applications. By coupling innovative design concepts
with state-of-the-art process capabilities, Aristo produces
catalyst solutions that meet the most stringent emissions requirements
and customer specifications globally,” says Doug Kowalski,
technology director of Aristo Intelligent Catalyst Technology.
Aristo has three modern laboratory facilities to ensure comprehensive
product and manufacturing integrity. In conjunction with new
product design, analytical methods are continually refined to ensure
performance is maintained at the highest levels. Another area that
Aristo considers critical is quality. The company has ISO 9001:2008
and ISO 14001:2004 certification for its design, development, and
manufacture of technologically advanced emissions control catalysts
for OEM, aftermarket and custom applications, and is currently underway
with TS 16949:2009 Registration.