The project involved the installation of Roxia’s advanced Plate Pack, featuring polypropylene (PP) plates with duplex steel and hastelloy inserts, in one of Albemarle’s three PF 28/38 filters at the La Negra Plant in Chile.
The La Negra Plant processes lithium to produce technical and battery-grade lithium carbonate.
About our customer
Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. La Negra Plant, located near Antofagasta, Chile, processes
lithium to produce technical and battery-grade lithium carbonate. The plant began operations in 1984 and has since expanded with the addition of Plant II in 2017, which doubled its production capacity. La Negra is currently one of the largest lithium carbonate production complexes in the world.
Roxia PP Plate Pack
Successful Commissioning of Advanced Roxia Plate Pack
Roxia is pleased to announce the successful commissioning of its advanced Plate Pack at Albemarle’s La Negra Plant in Chile. The Plate Pack, featuring polypropylene (PP) plates with duplex steel and hastelloy nserts, was installed in one of Albemarle’s three PF 28/38 filters, marking another important milestone in the collaboration between the two companies. Roxia faced some challenges during the initial delivery last year, resulting in the need for repairs and replacements. However, with strong collaboration between Roxia SPA, the headquarters delivery team, suppliers, and Albemarle, the issues were swiftly addressed. This concerted effort ensured that the final product fulfilled Albemarle’s expectations.
Key factors behind the success of this project include Roxia’s commitment to providing the highest quality products and services, a willingness to tackle challenges head-on, and a deep alignment with the company’s core values. This achievement demonstrates Roxia’s ability to overcome obstacles and deliver reliable solutions through teamwork and dedication.
Future Collaboration
Albemarle’s Technology manager and operation processes, Felipe Fierro, shared his appreciation for Roxia’s contribution:
“It is my pleasure to express my sincere appreciation for your
outstanding support in the execution of the RM 23018 LN Filter
capacity increase project. Your commitment has been critical to the
success of this first phase of the project.
While the expansion process was not without deviations, I
appreciate the commitment and accountability to respond and
resolve them. The first step has been successfully completed, and we count on
your support to continue with the next stages”, says Fierro.
Expansion Packages and On-Site Advisory Services
Albemarle has also awarded Roxia a significant order to supply expansion packages for their filters, upgrading them from 28m² to 38m². The supply includes 30 plastic plates, additional components, and on-site advisory services for installation.
Building Trust Through Technical Solutions
This achievement represents not only a technical accomplishment but also a testimony of trust between Roxia and Albemarle. By meeting customer expectations, Roxia continues to establish itself as a trusted provider of innovative filtration solutions across industries.