Cleaning in the production of paints and varnishes

A paint and varnish plant produces 10 tons of paint per week and has the capacity to increase output. However, large particles of pigment agglomerates, dried polymers, and beads are found in the finished paints and varnishes. Foreign inclusions in cans of interior paint negatively affect the product’s properties, including adhesion and uniform application. A recall of a 6.5-ton batch resulted in losses of 6,500 kg x 1.2 € = 7,800 €.

By installing a UVCHEMICAL basket filter, you can remove large mechanical impurities after the reactor, temporary storage tank, or directly during container capping. The plant not only ensured paint homogeneity but also increased paint and varnish production by 4 tons per week. By investing 1,700 € in filtration, the plant received additional revenue of 4,000 kg x 1.2 € = 4800 euros per week. Payback period for filters: less than a week.

A finishing materials plant produces 10 tons of putty per day. The raw materials used in production contain fragments of undissolved lumps, as well as small amounts of foreign particles. As a result, the finished product contained impurities and debris. This putty did not provide a high-quality, even coating, but was applied in an uneven layer with noticeable roughness. Because of this, up to 20% of the shift output was wasted, or 2 tons of finished product.

After consulting with a UVMILK employee, the decision was made to install a UVCHEMICAL filtration system for final product cleaning. This resulted in a consistent, homogeneous texture and, consequently, a uniform coating. Thanks to the filtration, the number of defective products was reduced to a minimum. Previously, with the putty price at 2 euros per kg, the loss from 2 tons of defective products per day amounted to 4,000 euros. The cost of the filter system is 2150 euros. The payback period for the filter is 1 day.

The production site produces 10 tons of PVA glue per day. During the production of polyvinyl acetate, mechanical inclusions become embedded, forming a polymer film on the surface. Fine particles (1 to 50 microns) in the adhesive layer negatively impact product quality. A sediment remains at the bottom of the polyvinyl acetate storage tank and must be drained. If 20% of daily output is disposed of, the loss would be 2,000 kg x 1 euro = 2,000 euro per shift.

To remove the polymer film and foreign inclusions from the polyvinyl acetate emulsion that enter the container during pumping or pumping, a UVCHEMICAL basket filter was installed. This filter ensures a homogeneous adhesive mass, free of foreign inclusions and undissolved particles. At a one-time cost of approximately 1,300 euros, By adding a filter, you can remove foreign particles from the product, reducing the defect rate and associated financial losses. The payback period for filters is 1 day.

A chemical plant produces 2 tons of wood fire retardant per week according to its production plan. The composition often contains debris and dust from the original raw materials, as well as rust and dust particles generated during the production process. Large retailers may reject a product of this quality and return the batch to the manufacturer. Lost profit, with the wholesale price of 1 € per liter, amounts to: 2,000 liters x 1 € = 2,000 € per week.

Installing a UVCHEMICAL mesh filter with a 50-micron fineness at the bottling plant allows for the effective removal of foreign matter from the fire retardant. After filtration, the appearance of the product, packaged in translucent plastic canisters, is significantly improved. The company benefits from consistently high product quality and increased customer loyalty. The one-time cost of 600 € for the filter will pay for itself within a week of operation. The installed filter can also be used to filter other manufactured compounds.