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Who supplies filter aid in Zürich, Switzerland?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a filter aid manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Zürich. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Rotterdam or Genoa (transit) in about 20–30 days, then 1–2 days by rail inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Diatomaceous earth and perlite filter aids for fast, clear filtration in oil, sugar, beverage and chemical plants.
Why Zürich needs filter aid
Largest city and business centre. Bleaching earth is consumed in every batch of refined edible oil, at roughly 0.5–2% of oil weight, so refineries order it on a fixed schedule.
Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Zürich
Zürich's chemical producers run planned shutdowns in which pipe spools, gaskets, valves and pump seals are replaced together, and they package output in UN-rated HDPE containers.
In Zürich, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy filter aid from us mainly for edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) and mineral and lubricant oil re-refining.
Who buys filter aid: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Edible oil milling & refining in Zürich
Edible-oil refineries in Zürich depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.
In Zürich, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy filter aid from us mainly for biodiesel and wax and paraffin purification.
Who buys filter aid: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Zürich
Zürich's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Zürich, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy filter aid from us mainly for juice, beer and sugar filtration and edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran).
Who buys filter aid: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Typical uses: Edible oil refineries (palm, soybean, sunflower, rapeseed, rice bran) · Mineral and lubricant oil re-refining · Biodiesel · Wax and paraffin purification · Juice, beer and sugar filtration.
Delivery of filter aid to Zürich
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Rotterdam or Genoa (transit)Indicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to ZürichAbout 1–2 days by rail, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Zürich
| Office hours | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German, French, Italian) |
| Quotation | USD (CHF equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing filter aid into Zürich: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zürich, Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German, French, Italian; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Zürich
- Wholesale & retail distributionAlso buys: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
- Pharmaceuticals & healthcareAlso buys: Pharma manufacturers, Nutraceutical brands, Laboratories
Filter Aid specifications for Zürich
Typical specification range for bleaching earth & filter aid; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.
| Activity | Natural, semi-activated, highly acid-activated |
|---|---|
| Particle size | Typically 75–80% passing 75 micron (200 mesh) |
| Moisture | Typically ≤ 12–15% |
| Bulk density | Approx. 500–700 g/L |
| Packing | 25 kg bags; 500 / 1000 kg jumbo bags |
Standards: COA per batch, FSSAI / food-grade on request or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.