| Acrylic Resin Reactor | Acrylic Emulsion Reactor | |
| Reactor Material | Stainless steel reactor (usually SS304/316) must be solvent-resistant and corrosion-resistant | Stainless steel reactor, acid- and alkali-resistant and mechanically abrasive |
| Heating Method | Heat transfer oil or electric heating is often used to ensure high-temperature reactions (120-200℃) | Typically steam or electrically heated, reaction temperature 70-95℃ |
| Stirring Device | Blades are typically anchor/frame/paddle/scraper-type with scraping to ensure uniform distribution of high-viscosity materials | Mostly an anchor-type reactor with a disperser paddle, providing both dispersion and emulsification |
| Vacuum System | Vacuum system is often used to facilitate solvent removal and reduce bubbles | Generally not required or only used in certain processes |
| Cooling System | Required because rapid cooling is required after high-temperature polymerization | Required to control the exothermicity of the emulsion reaction and prevent agglomeration |
| Auxiliary Equipment | Solvent recovery equipment, condenser, storage tank and filter | Emulsifier batching tank, metering tank, emulsification and dispersion equipment and filter |
| Material Condition | The product is a solvent-based resin with high viscosity, appearing as a transparent or translucent liquid | The product is a water-based emulsion, milky white or translucent, with good fluidity |
| Environmental Requirements | Solvent recovery and exhaust gas treatment requirements are high (VOC emissions) | Water-based systems offer minimal environmental impact, but require wastewater treatment |

