R&D and Technology
Formulation development tailored to stone characteristics and oven curing regimes.
Test Standard
ASTM D2196
Rheology and CPS viscosity control
Process Compatibility
5 Cure Regime
Decker, tunnel, microwave, vacuum, natural
Surface Protection
UV & Heat Resistance
Yellowing control in beige and white stones
Product Ecosystem
70+ Solutions
Epoxy, gel, polyester and abrasive series
R&D CENTER & FORMULATION LABORATORY
Formulation development tailored to stone characteristics and oven curing regimes.
Low viscosity resin advancement in microcracks
Special series with high brightness and UV resistance
Our Corporate Approach
Resin engineering specific to the mineralogical structure of the stone and the kiln regime.
Every natural stone group exhibits distinct behavior in terms of pore structure, color tone, moisture level, and processing temperature.
Our R&D approach focuses on achieving the optimal balance of penetration, yellowing resistance, and bond strength across natural curing, multi-deck oven, tunnel oven, microwave, and vacuum applications.
Every marble, granite, travertine and onyx block in natural stone processing lines; It has a unique character in terms of capillary crack depth, pore distribution, moisture content and thermal conductivity. Epoxy, gel and polyester systems developed in APOX Kimya R&D laboratory; It is optimized according to the actual operating parameters of the stone and kiln line rather than standard uniform solutions.
Viscosity (CPS) measurements, gel time (pot-life) analyses, exothermic reaction curves and UV/heat-induced yellowing resistance tests in ASTM D2196 standards constitute the basic verification steps of each new formulation. In this way, deep penetration and high mechanical bond strength are achieved in deck oven, tunnel oven, microwave, vacuum and natural curing processes.
Low Viscosity & Capillary Progress
High penetration resin architecture that penetrates deep into microcracks.
Optik Netlik & Sararma Direnci
Stabilizers that prevent stains, shadows and color changes in light-colored marble and crystalline stones.
Oven Regime Synchronization
Gel and cure profile compatible with target time from 40°C deck ovens to microwave lines.
Field & Sample Verification
Laboratory testing on the customer's own stone sample and line commissioning support.
Ar-Ge Metodolojisi
Formulation development in 4 steps from laboratory to production line.
Stone & Process Analysis
The pore structure, moisture status, color of the stone to be processed and the factory's oven temperature/time are examined in detail.
Polymer & Hardener Design
The resin system is formulated according to the targeted CPS viscosity, mixing ratio (4:1, 3:1 etc.) and gel time.
Curing & Strength Tests
Furnace simulation, tensile-rupture strength, gloss contribution and thermal shock resistance are verified in the laboratory.
Industrial Site Verification
Performance and consumption efficiency are confirmed by serial application on the production line, accompanied by our technical team.
Our Basic Principles
R&D and Technology are the building blocks of our approach.
Formulation Engineering
Resin-hardener systems are optimized for low viscosity, rapid curing, and high mechanical bond strength.
Surface & Stone Compatibility
Dedicated studies are conducted to minimize staining, shadowing, or yellowing risks on beige, white, grey, and crystalline stones.
Sample & Application Validation
Our technical team performs hands-on application assessments to select the ideal product for each client’s process.
Equivalent on the Field
Our product groups brought to life by this discipline
Technical Solution Desk
Let’s determine the right product for your project together.
Consult our technical team regarding surface type, application process, and product line.