After a long absence, POLYC MACHINE returned to CHINACOAT 2021 in Shanghai, exhibiting its full range of wet-grinding and dispersion equipment for the coatings, ink and pigment industries. As a member of the China Coating Industry Association, POLYC has engineered chemical equipment since 2001.
CHINACOAT 2021 at a Glance
CHINACOAT 2021 opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), 2345 Longyang Road, Pudong, from October 8 to 10, 2021. Organized by the China Coating Industry Association, the show spanned three pavilions and nearly 60,000 square meters, drawing exhibitors and visitors from across the global coatings supply chain. POLYC's booth was located in Hall E3, Booth E3079.
What POLYC Brought to the Booth
POLYC presented a deep bench of dispersing and grinding machines designed for paint, printing ink, pigment paste and high-end ceramic applications:
- Pin-Type Nano Bead Mill for ultrafine, narrow-distribution grinding.
- Dynamic Disc Horizontal Bead Mill, the company's mature, high-throughput workhorse.
- High-Shearing Emulsifying Kettle for homogenization and dispersion.
- Mixing / Tinting Kettle for batch preparation and color work.
- Basket Mill for flexible, small-batch pigment grinding.
Why Wet Grinding Matters for Coatings
A modern coating is only as good as its dispersion. Bead milling breaks agglomerates down to the micron and nano range, directly improving color strength, gloss and stability. For formulators weighing options, our guide on bead mill vs ball mill and sand mill vs bead mill explains where each technology fits.
| Equipment | Typical use | Output fineness |
|---|---|---|
| Pin-Type Bead Mill | Nano pigments, ceramics | Down to micron / nano |
| Horizontal Bead Mill | Continuous coating lines | Micron range |
| Basket Mill | Small-batch color changes | Micron range |
Plan Your Visit to POLYC
Whether you run an existing line or are scoping a new one, POLYC engineers recommend machines against your exact formulation. With 8,000+ systems delivered to 60+ countries and a 3-Year Warranty, POLYC backs every shipment with application support.
Buyer Takeaways from POLYC at CHINACOAT 2021: Wet-Grinding & Dispersion Equipment on Show
Coatings, ink and adhesive producers visiting POLYC at CHINACOAT 2021: Wet-Grinding & Dispersion Equipment on Show in Shanghai typically benchmark three things: achievable fineness, stable throughput, and how quickly a line can change color or formulation. A bead mill that reaches the target D50 but needs hours to clean between shades is a poor fit for a job shop, while a high-throughput horizontal mill suits a single-product plant. POLYC's engineers frame every recommendation around the slowest step of the buyer's own process rather than the headline specification of a single machine, because that slowest step is what fixes the plant's real output.
Questions Worth Asking at the Booth
Beyond price, buyers who get lasting value ask suppliers for a trial on their own formulation, a documented reference at a similar plant, spare-parts lead time, and the warranty terms on the grinding chamber and separator. A low quotation backed by slow spare-parts delivery can cost more in downtime than a slightly higher price with local stock. POLYC's 3-year warranty and spare-parts program give this question a concrete answer.
From the Booth to a Real Trial
After collecting brochures at POLYC at CHINACOAT 2021: Wet-Grinding & Dispersion Equipment on Show, the practical next step is a lab or pilot trial on your actual formulation. POLYC routinely runs customer samples through lab-scale pin-type and basket mills to confirm fineness, viscosity behavior and cooling before any production machine is quoted. This de-risks the purchase: the numbers that enter the quotation are measured on your own paint, ink or adhesive, not on a catalog standard, and the trial record becomes the acceptance baseline when the production machine arrives.
| What to verify | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Fineness on your product | Measured on your formula, not a standard paste |
| Cleanability between colors | Decides changeover time and labor cost |
| Spare parts and local support | Determines real uptime over the machine's life |
| Reference plant of similar scale | Proves the claim under real conditions |
POLYC at a Glance
POLYC MACHINE (Shanghai Polyc) has engineered dispersing, grinding and reaction equipment since 2001, with more than 8,000 systems delivered to over 60 countries and a 3-year warranty on core machines. The range spans basket mills, pin-type and horizontal bead mills, high-shear emulsifiers, mixing kettles, and complete coating, ink and pigment production lines, all backed by application engineering that starts with the customer's formulation. For visitors who met POLYC at POLYC at CHINACOAT 2021: Wet-Grinding & Dispersion Equipment on Show, the fastest follow-up is a sample trial that turns a booth conversation into a measured recommendation.
Take the Next Step with POLYC
If POLYC at CHINACOAT 2021: Wet-Grinding & Dispersion Equipment on Show is relevant to your operation, POLYC's engineering team can review your product, target fineness and throughput and propose a machine or line matched to your process. With more than 8,000 systems delivered to over 60 countries since 2001 and a 3-year warranty on core machines, the recommendation is backed by a track record, not just a brochure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CHINACOAT?
CHINACOAT is Asia's leading international coatings exhibition, connecting raw-material suppliers, equipment makers, distributors and formulators. The 2021 edition was held in Shanghai in October.
Which POLYC bead mill suits a coating lab?
For R&D and small batches, the Basket Mill is ideal because it grinds and disperses in one vessel and is easy to clean between colors. For scale-up, the Pin-Type Bead Mill delivers nano-range fineness.
How do I get a quote from POLYC?
Share your product, target fineness and throughput with POLYC's engineering team via the contact page, and you will receive a configuration and quotation tailored to your process.
Talk to a POLYC Engineer
POLYC MACHINE has built dispersion and grinding systems since 2001. Tell us about your coating, ink or pigment process and get a recommendation that fits your line.