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Success Stories

Ratio Assurance Leads to Less Rework for Woodshop

Hand mixing conversion varnish led to off-ratio material and rework problems for an Amish cabinet and furniture maker.

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.

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Success Stories

Refresco Achieves 45% Hot Melt Adhesive Savings

An operations manager and engineering manager for the world's largest independent bottler of beverages share how they reduced hot melt adhesive use by 45%. Since their factory yearly packages 1 million liters of soft drinks and juices, that is a lot of money.

Success Stories

Manufacturer Saves Hundreds of Automotive Interior Parts

Adhesive usage down 20 percent after ProControl 1KE Plus brings quality control to flocking.

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.

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.

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