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Technology

Selecting the Optimal Motor for Paint Circulation Pumps

Paint shop pumps with pneumatic motors have been mainstays in many plants. However, electric pumps perform four to seven times more efficiently. What’s the best motor for your paint shop? Use this guide to weigh the pros and cons.

Materials

Extreme Material Abrasiveness? Problem Solved with Elite

Some thermal interface materials (TIMs) are so abrasive, it’s like pumping diamond dust or liquid sandpaper. Explore why and how we developed Elite, the longest-lasting pump construction for abrasive material dispense.

Electrifying Your Industrial Process and Grow Your Bottom Line

Electrification of industrial processes is not only good for the environment, it makes good business sense. Explore how sustainable manufacturing leads to cost savings and competitive advantages.

Materials

What is Paint Degradation?

Paint degradation affects manufacturers who use metallics for high quality surface finishes. As metallic paint circulates, it can get so damaged that it must be discarded.

Automation

5 Reasons to Say Yes to Automated Paint Lines and Robots

Why invest in factory automation and robotic painting? The five top reasons involve cost, quality, waste, flexibility, and your workforce.

Success Stories

Automaker improves productivity by solving air motor icing and leaky lower

Air motor icing and leaky lowers in the paint kitchen were cutting productivity at a large automotive plant – until they tried a new pump package.

Success Stories

Reduce Energy Consumption by 36 Percent

How much energy can be saved when dispensing hot melt adhesive with the InvisiPac HM10? An adhesive solutions company put Graco’s hot melt delivery system to the test for cardboard packaging.

Success Stories

Less Downtime and Lower Costs Point to Quick ROI

All-electronic automatic system expected to pay for itself within a year.

Business

Scaling Up on a Budget

Cabinet shops should consider three strategies to make efficiency and productivity gains, without the high costs and pain points traditionally associated with small business expansion.

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