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Proppants

Raw Materials

Ceramic Bodies and Glazes

Structural Clay

Advanced and Technical Ceramics

Raw Materials

Evaluation ofmaterialchemistry andprocessingrequirements

Logistic strategyof raw materialsand producttransport

Selection of keyraw materials forceramicproppants

Formulation

Green stateproperties andperformance

Productspecifications VSmarketcompetitors

Weekly progressreports, data, andforwardprojections

Firing

Determineproduct firingwindow andfiringoptimization

Ability tosinter requiredvolumes forupscale testing

LOI testing

Training

On site teamtraining andguidance undercurrentAPI/ISOstandards

Advancedpractices,methods,repeatability,and QCtechniques

HANDS ON

trainingapproach

Raw Materials

Evaluation ofmaterialchemistry andprocessingrequirements

Logistic strategyof raw materialsand producttransport

Selection of keyraw materials forceramics &

ceramicproppants

Formulation

Green stateproperties andperformance

Productspecifications VSmarketcompetitors

Weekly progressreports, data, andforwardprojections

Firing

Determinationof productfiring rangeand firing

optimization

Materialsintering forupscale andproduct testing

LOI testing

Development * Testing * Formulation

OPF Enterprises Ceramic Development &

Testing Laboratory

5750 N Sam Houston Pkwy E, Suite 109

Houston, Texas 77032

Phone: (406) 370-8923email: [email protected]

www.ontheplantfloor.com
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Acid Solubility(12:3 HCl-HF)

Bulk Density (ISO13503-2/APIRP19C

Crush Test: Defined Stress /

10% K Factor / 15,000 psi +

Sieve Analysis

Apparent SpecificGravity

KrumbienSphericity &Roundness

Proppant Testing Services

Wash, Dry & Disassociate

(Sand Only)

All testing performed to

current API /I SO standards

for hydraul ic fractur ing

proppants.

15 years proppant experience

Reliable

Timely

Cost effective

OPF Enterprises Ceramic

Development & Testing Laboratory



Phone: (406) 370-8923

email: [email protected]: www.ontheplantfloor.com


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Ceramic Laboratory Services

Sourcing & Selectionlocate & select best fit

raw materials globally for ceramic applications

Qualificationqualify raw material quality,

establish specifications, and meet cost

requirements.

Property testingparticle size, optimal firing

temperatures, material interaction, and

performance elements including strength,

porosity, and specific gravity.

Raw Materials

Formulate and Designthe best fitproppant for your needs-from ultra

lightweight to sintered bauxite

Pilot and Upscalefrom concept to

feasibility

Plant Design and Layoutfrom

feasibility to reality

Start-Up Production Operations-from

reality to profits

Ceramic Proppants

Bodies & Glazesfloor, wall, color

matching, and composition solutions.

Structural Clay Productsbrick, clay pipe,

veneer cladding, and terracotta composition

and processing solutions

Technical ceramicsadvanced ceramics for

excellent mechanical, electrical, thermal

properties

Ceramic Tile, Structural Clay,

Technical Ceramics


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Bryan Geary, President - Bryan has 25 years of experience in

different manufacturing roles including laboratory manager,production supervisor, production manager, plant manager and

director of manufacturing He has been educated around the globe in

ceramic technologies, materials, and processing. Transformer of R&D

proppant groups into manufacturing operations.

Carl Sorrell, Vice-President - Carl has 35 years of experience invarious manufacturing roles including production operator, front line

supervisor, engineering manager, maintenance manager, productionmanager, plant manager, director of research and development, and

vice president of manufacturing. He is an engineer and obtained a

Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from the University of

Missouri-Rolla (now Missouri Science and Technology).

OPF LEADERSHIP TEAM

OPF Enterprises Laboratory Advantages

60+ years of ceramicindustrial experience

Manufacturing * Development * Laboratory * Management

Right-sized for client services and response

Cost-effective * versatile * timely results

Dedicated to problem solving and innovative solutions

OPF Enterprises Ceramic Development & Testing Laboratory



Phone: (406) 370-8923email: [email protected]

www.ontheplantfloor.com

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