HOW TO: Improving Procedures

Improve Spray Precision and Minimize Waste With Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Flow Control
PWM flow control involves switching an electrically actuated spray nozzle on and off very quickly to control the flow rate of the nozzle. This cycling takes place so quickly that the flow often appears to be constant and the coverage remains uniform. PWM flow control allows flow rate to be changed almost instantly with no change in pressure, minimizes misting, reduces clogging and much more... full story

High-Efficiency Fans for Blowoff and Drying Systems
Single-stage pressure blowers, the most common and least expensive design choices for industrial systems, can offer tremendous operating cost savings in low pressure systems. Companies use very expensive compressed air for various drying, dust blowoff, air flotation, and cleaning operations; these blowers can also be used for vacuum service for parts hold-down, pneumatic conveying, and dust collection... full story

SOLVE CLOGGING PROBLEMS IN SPRAY OPERATIONS Learn how to reduce costly and frustrating clogging problems by requesting a new publication from Spraying Systems Co. Topics addressed in detail include preventive maintenance, strainers, anti-bearding spray tips, nozzles with clean-out needles, heat jackets, heated spray systems, spray control and more. Download How to Minimize Clogging brochure.

CASE STUDIES: Conserving Resources, Working Lean

Dynamic Oil Separation Saves Water, Cleaning Chemistries
In the face of rapidly depleted fresh water supplies, the industrial sector is learning that reducing water usage and increasing reuse is essential to productivity and profitability. Today’s manufacturers and fabricators realize they are major stakeholders in a global water conservation effort, and that water conservation saves cost. Dynamic oil separation continuously removes process oils and even minute contaminants from an aqueous cleaning solution, while being used, with no process interruptions... full story

Assembly System Pumps Up Production
When Mega Pumps began manufacturing airless metered pump dispensers in 2000, the assembly system it initially used was not user-friendly and required more employees than the company had expected. Making a change led to elimination or simplifcation of trouble spots, and the footprint was substantially reduced so that Mega Pumps could fit more assembly in a smaller area, use fewer people, and dramatically reduce changeover time. When production output improved, it was apparent that upgrading "little things" can make a big difference... full story

PRODUCTS THAT WORK

LUBRICANT SPRAY conditions belts while reducing noise
NSF-registered and P1-rated, Sprayon Belt Dressing contains no asphalt or rosin, and will not glaze or collect dirt/dust. It conditions and increases pulling power of leather, rubber, canvas, fabric, flat round or V belts; auto fan belts; and all industrial belt drivers... full story

HIGH-TEMP HOSE accommodates low-pressure media applications
Multipurpose, heat-resistant hose, with working pressure of 300 psi, can be used in applications including automotive assembly plants, power steering return lines, high-temperature case drains, diesel fuel,and lubricating oils... full story

MAGNETIC DRIVE PUMP handles aggressive chemical transfer
Molded from corrosion-resistant GF polypropylene or CF PVDF, Model DB22 offers broad hydraulic coverage with working pressure capabilities up to 90 psi, max flow rates reaching 220 gpm, and discharge heads to 200 ft. Run-dry capability, with carbon bushing, minimizes repairs and production downtime... full story