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Eliminating Adhesive Buildup with Air-Operated Double-Diaphragm Pumps

Next-generation diaphragms have been designed to meet the pumping challenges inherent in the sticky and viscous materials that are the foundation of adhesive and coating manufacturing.

Erik Solfelt

August 11, 2021

It’s simple: without adhesives, the world would literally fall apart. They are utilized in almost every industry in the world and in the manufacture of millions of unique products, with the highest concentration in the packaging, automotive, electronics, building and construction, home goods, textiles, and transportation markets.

VISCOTEC: Material Treatment and Supplying System for Automated Potting Applications

ViscoTec reports that ViScaFeed is suitable for abrasive, filled, or shear-sensitive fluids and pastes, regardless of their viscosities.

August 5, 2021

ViscoTec recently announced the availability of ViScaFeed, a material treatment and supplying system for use with the two-component ViscoDuo-VM dispenser in automated applications.

Case Study

Solving Glue Transfer Challenges with Peristaltic Pumps

A world-renowned paper tissue manufacturer is enjoying multiple benefits following the selection of peristaltic pumps for the transfer of a glue/ink mixture used in its manufacturing process.

Simon Hooton

August 4, 2021

Careful consideration must be taken with pump selection when handling the transfer of glues. Depending on the type, these adhesives can be highly viscous and often harden and solidify when exposed to air. Glues are typically either water or solvent based; in this instance, the former is relevant.

DYNATROL: Liquid Level Switch

Applications include automotive coatings, powder slurry, paint/pigments slurries, fillers and extenders, gums, thickeners, starches, stabilizers, and polymers.

July 13, 2021

The Dynatrol^® Teflon^®-coated liquid level switch, CL‐10GH, is the latest addition to the Dynatrol line of high, intermediate, and low point level detectors for liquids or slurries.

CHARLESS ROSS & SON CO.: Vacuum-Rated Double-Cone Tumble Blenders

The blender is available in a full suite of laboratory, pilot, and production sizes.

May 25, 2021

The model DCB double-cone tumble blender from Charles Ross & Son Co. is designed for large-scale yet intimate blending of free-flowing solids.

CAST ALUMINUM SOLUTIONS: Industrial Heater

The units can reportedly heat solvents, isopropyl alcohol, disinfecting agents, acetone, pentane, ammonia, and other low-flashpoint liquids.

May 13, 2021

Cast Aluminum Solutions recently announced the launch of its new CAST-X High Temperature Heater line.

Case Study

Optimizing Efficiencies for Hot-Melt Adhesives

A Spain-based tape manufacturer has optimized its production process with the installation of a new static mixer reactor.

March 22, 2021

Shortening the time required to heat adhesives in tape manufacturing without compromising their physicochemical properties is one of the most crucial goals for businesses in this sector.

CHARLES ROSS & SON CO.: Sanitary Ribbon Blender

A new design allows an operator to safely empty bags of powder through a bar grating while a contiguous vibrating tray assembly catches foreign debris and off-spec ingredients.

March 11, 2021

Charles Ross & Son Co. engineers custom blending systems incorporating ergonomic material handling accessories, including bag dump workstations.

Henkel Invests in Machine Learning Software Start-Up Fero Labs

Henkel will support Fero Labs to grow its existing customer base while leveraging the potential of Industry 4.0 applications in its own production sites.

February 10, 2020

Henkel recently announced that it has participated in the latest funding round of Fero Labs, a U.S.-based start-up aiming to optimize industrial processes by using explainable machine learning.

Nouryon to Use Digital Technology from Semiotic Labs to Boost Plant Reliability

The technology has been successfully implemented at Nouryon’s chlorine plant at Ibbenbüren, Germany, and will now be rolled out to seven other sites in Europe.

January 31, 2020

Nouryon has signed a framework agreement to implement self-learning technology developed by Semiotic Labs that helps predict when to maintain and replace pumps and other rotating equipment.