Choosing the correct mixer for highway and road paint is critical to achieving the desired product consistency prior to application. Factors such as viscosity, solids content and mixing containers all play into the decision on which mixer is best suited for the task.
Hundreds of millions of gallons of solvent are used each year, with the vast majority ultimately converted into greenhouse gases. This is a problem, but one with clear solutions. By implementing reuse strategies, traditional recycling, or most effectively, modern solvent recycling, coatings manufacturers can drastically improve the sustainability of their operations.
As coatings formulators respond to the demands of consumers and the opportunities provided by new technology, the mixing industry is doing its part to support any emerging innovations.
The belief that industrial employment will not provide a lucrative career path has created a generational gap within the sector, resulting in a need to replace manufacturing’s retiring workforce. To meet the demand for skilled labor, manufacturing facilities have initiated various types of apprenticeship-styled programs to attract, educate and train talent on the benefits of working in a manufacturing setting.
Chemical compatibility database and guidance makes selecting the correct pump for each chemical or formulation a straightforward task while maintaining workplace safety.
In all walks of engineering, manufacturing and industrial applications, driving down costs is a key requisite, and remanufacturing is one of the best ways to achieve this. Tony Arana, Southwest Sales Manager for SIFCO ASC explains selective electroplating's role in remanufacturing, and how this technique can build components back to original specifications.
Air-operated double-diaphragm pumps have become a go-to choice for paint and coatings manufacture, but only if properly performing diaphragms are utilized.
As the economy recovers and product demand begins to rise, coatings manufacturers are faced with a dilemma: Either increase in-house capacity and resources to meet demand or outsource production to a contract manufacturer.
It is recommended that companies with their internal experts and/or through external sup¬port, assess the entire spectrum of their milling stage and identify areas for improvement to improve overall performance.
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