Performance of cement

We can offer you various comprehensive services for the purpose of optimising the performance of cement. In doing so we provide you with full support throughout the entire process. Our interdisciplinary teams of experts have many years of experience gained from customer projects around the world and also further their knowledge by working on practical research projects. Added to this, we run accredited laboratories and have in-depth knowledge of the currently applicable standards. We work out solutions precisely tailored to your requirements and to suit your product.

Main focus of our services

Alongside comprehensive material characterisation, we can also advise you on product optimisation aspects. You benefit from our in-depth knowledge, our wide range of services and our extensive equipment. Our experienced experts assist you with recording and assessment of the current situation at your plant and investigate the influence of burning and cooling conditions, as well as of raw materials and fuels, on the clinker properties. Our laboratories conduct studies, for example on the performance of cements and cement constituents, as well as on sulphate resistance and the effectiveness of chromate reducers. We assist you with the planning, execution and assessment of your operational trials and conduct preliminary trials to obtain approvals (e.g. durability forecasts employing parameters based on the degree of hydration). We offer expert advice and the development of ideal, practicable solutions.

Your benefits

Reliable, practicable solutions to suit your individual requirements
In-depth, all-round consultation from an interdisciplinary team of experts with many years of experience in practice and research
Accredited laboratories offering an extensive spectrum of physical, chemical and mineralogical analyses
Extensive knowledge of currently applicable standards
Extensive experience in national and international product development
Provision of reference cements/reference materials
Regular verification of our precision by way of round robin tests

Assessment and optimisation of cement properties

Throughout the world we can provide you with complete information on all aspects of the optimisation of cement properties. The spectrum of our services ranges from assessment of the main constituents, enhancement of the mix formulation as well as optimisation of workability and compressive strength, right through to product development. Our experts work on an interdisciplinary basis and have many years of experience, coupled with extensive knowledge of practical implementation. They are able to develop integrated, reliable solutions to precisely suit your requirements.

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Calcined clays

The use of calcined clays as cement main constituent or as concrete additive is becoming increasingly interesting from both economic and ecological points of view. Benefit from our long years of experience in the field of evaluating clays for use in cement and concrete. We accompany you from the selection of suitable deposits to the quality assurance of your new product.

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Characterisation of Portland cement clinker

The analysis of Portland cement clinker allows profound conclusions on the clinker burning process and the behavior of the clinker in cement. It allows the identification of problems in the production process, the assessment of the influence of new raw materials and fuels and the optimization of clinker and cement quality. Benefit from our long-term expertise in the cross-method evaluation of clinker properties.

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Quality standards

The management system of VDZ Technology gGmbH is certified by DQS in accordance with ISO 9001
VDZ Technology gGmbH is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (DAkkS) in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025

Service Offer Chemistry and Mineralogy

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Other services in which we operate

Concrete technology

Our experienced team of experts provides answers to all questions relating to the production and processing of concrete. We can offer the full spectrum of important testing and consultation services, together with complex expert reports, ranging from structure management and material and durability tests right through to sustainability assessments and approval inspections.

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Laboratory services

Our interdisciplinary team can provide answers to virtually all questions relating to cementitious building materials in line with the latest state-of-the-art. At the same time we can offer our customers a range of services encompassing all important testing activities and consultation work, right through to complex expert reports. Up-to-the-minute research and a professional attitude towards service combine to produce synergies which are reflected by the high quality and practical relevance of our work.

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Education and Training

VDZ has been offering its training and education programme for more than 60 years. Our education and training programmes ranges from one-day workshops to two-year courses for foremen and cover a broad scope of topics on the production of cement and its application in mortar and concrete.

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Person to contact

Do you have questions regarding this service?

Dr Jörg Rickert
Chemistry and mineralogy

+49-211-45 78-283
zch@vdz-online.de