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Electric pump preserves efficiency, stops leaks
An electric dual control (DC) pump proves more energy efficient than hydraulic pump, without the hydraulic fluid mess, for a leading cabinet maker.
Manufacturer finds a cleaner solution for a cabinet finishing line
CUSTOMER: Cabinet manufacturer
GRACO EQUIPMENT: E-Flo DC 2-ball electric supply pumps
CHALLENGE: A leading cabinet manufacturing company relied on Graco equipment to apply the finish on their fine wood cabinets. They were utilising a complete Graco painting package, equipped with hydraulic pumps, ProMix 2KS proportioners, and air-assisted spray guns.
Although satisfied with the overall performance of the Graco equipment, one problem did arise. They began noticing that the hydraulic pumps were beginning to leak fluid. This caused wasted time during clean-up, and wasted product due to contamination.
SOLUTION: They began looking for cleaner solutions that would provide the same energy efficiency as the hydraulic pumps. A few of their other locations had started using electric agitation methods and found that electric methods provided positive efficiency results.
Working with their trusted distributor, they decided to try the E-Flo DC 2-ball electric supply pump. They installed one by running a 240 volt fireproof power line into their existing paint line.
RESULT: After three to four months, they found that the E-Flo DC provided the same or better energy efficiency as the previous hydraulic pump, without the hydraulic fluid mess.
Highly satisfied with the results of the E-Flo DC, they ordered two more electric pumps for their cabinet finishing line.
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