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Feb 6 2024

What’s the ROI for a Temperature & Viscosity Control System?

Somebody asked me the other day, “What’s the payback period on your equipment?” The reality is it varies. Not only the payback period, (which averages about nine months), but the way our customers calculate it. It’s typically not just one thing. Here is a quick summary of common ways companies have been able to justify buying one of our solutions.

Jan 26 2024

Viscosity Variations: Why It Matters in Your Industrial Coating Process

Industrial coating process operators experiencing defects should look past the fault of a material supplier's specifications and product and examine the variables that impact material environment. Solution: consider automated viscosity control.

Dec 18 2023

How Does It Work?

How temperature control systems make industrial fluid dispensing predictable and repeatable for paint, sealants and adhesives.

Dec 8 2023

Five Ways to Identify if Temperature is Negatively Impacting Your Process

Saint Clair Systems' Jill Christoff shares the process of elimination used in identifying if temperature is negatively impacting your process.

Dec 1 2023

A Simple Perspective on Viscosity in Industrial Fluid Dispensing Systems

A fresh perspective in understanding the importance of viscosity in industrial fluid dispensing systems.

Dec 1 2023

Is Controlling Temperature in the Mix Room Enough?

Controlling temperature in the mix room is a great start, but doesn't control If intermittent quality issues like: transfer efficiency, VOC concerns, or excessive solvent usage. A fully-automated fluid dispensing operation may be needed.

Oct 30 2023

Inline Heaters Versus Temperature Control Systems

The differences between an inline heater and a temperature control system will make a big difference in your fluid process efficiency.

Oct 16 2023

Monitoring Versus Controlling Viscosity

Monitoring Versus Controlling Viscosity Rob Gladstone President, Saint Clair Systems View Posts Home » Blog » Monitoring Versus Controlling Viscosity Video At Saint Clair Systems, we’re fortunate to be able…

Oct 6 2023

Employee Loss & Recovery

Will your viscosity control and fluid dispensing measuring processes retire when your most valuable employee does?

Sep 20 2023

The Only Data That Matters is Yours

A Temperature Control System is essential – and so is having the right system for your unique process. We can get you there.

Jul 17 2023

What is Industry 4.0 and What Does it Mean for My Manufacturing?

Industry 4.0 refers to the rapid pace of digitization in manufacturing today. For generations, manufacturing processes and techniques have evolved and helped businesses improve their production, performance and output.

Feb 8 2023

The Importance of Appearance and Rising Standards

Saint Clair Systems’ groundbreaking temperature control improves a major Tier 1 Auto Supplier’s industrial finishing process. Read about the demo here!

Feb 8 2023

Why Color Quality and Consistency is Critical for Brands

Color quality and consistency in printing is critical for brands. Saint Clair Systems discusses the importance of proper ink management. Read about it here!

Feb 8 2023

Are Batch-to-Batch Paint Variations Self-Inflicted?

Temperature control in your paint process reduces batch-to-batch variations and the need for solvents. Saint Clair Systems explains how to get better results! 

Feb 8 2023

Why Efflux Cups Should Not Be Used For Process Control

Saint Clair Systems explains why viscometers provide more accurate & efficient ink viscosity measurements for printing, outperforming manual devices. Learn how!

Jan 17 2023

What’s the Cost If You Don’t?

Poor quality is your company’s biggest cost. Saint Clair Systems explains how temperature & viscosity control in fluid dispense provides consistent quality.

Jan 17 2023

The Ultimate Guide to Flexographic Printing

Saint Clair Systems explains why flexographic printing is the fastest-growing printing process in the world, is eco-friendly, and has many applications and benefits.

Jan 17 2023

You’ve Seen Uneven Viscosity Before

Saint Clair Systems’ point of application temperature and viscosity control technology produces consistent results in your sealant application. Learn more here!

Jan 17 2023

Lessons Learned: Automated Robotic Painting & Dispensing

Expert in viscosity and temperature control in fluid dispense applications discusses why automation is strongly recommended in your process. Learn why here.

Jan 17 2023

When Did Rework Become Part of Your Process? – Part IV

Part IV of this series provides the most effective ways to measure, evaluate benchmarks, and eliminate rework from your manufacturing process. Learn more here.

Jan 11 2023

When Did Rework Become Part of Your Process? – Part III

Part III of this series covers the relationship between temperature and viscosity and how variation can affect things like spray pattern and bead profiles.

Jan 11 2023

Have you automated viscosity measurement?

Are you still using a Zahn cup to measure paint viscosity? That’s akin to relying on a rotary phone. It’s time to talk about automation. Click to learn more.

Jan 11 2023

Substrates & Automotive Paint: Questions To Consider

SCS expert discusses the impact of ambient conditions on particle temperature, and ways to better evaluate and control your coating process. Learn more here.

Jan 11 2023

Guns vs. Bells: The Impact of Ambient Conditions on Particle Temperature

SCS expert discusses the impact of ambient conditions on particle temperature, and ways to better evaluate and control your coating process. Learn more here.

Dec 21 2022

When Did Rework Become Part of Your Process? – Part II

Part II of this blog series covers the forms rework can take, the loops manufacturers can get stuck in trying to manage it, and how we can move forward.

Dec 17 2022

When Did Rework Become Part of Your Process? – Part I

Part 1 of this blog series discusses what rework looks like in viscosity and how fluid automation affects it.

Oct 5 2022

10 Troubleshooting Tips for Gravure Printing

We discuss 10 of the most common issues with gravure printing, and 10 easy solutions you can implement today.

Oct 1 2022

Solvent Exposure is Linked to Memory Loss

Solvent reduction initiatives can reduce health risk and improve your facility’s efficiency. Three areas to improve: materials, equipment, and techniques.

Sep 28 2022

Process Evaluation: What It Is & How It Can Change Your Business for the Better

How is temperature affecting your fluid dispensing process? The temperature control experts at Saint Clair Systems can evaluate your process. Learn how!

Sep 21 2022

3 Ways Using Temperature Control Can Provide Instant Savings

Solvent additives are costly and create health and environmental issues. Saint Clair Systems provides a more efficient alternative. Read about it here!

Sep 13 2022

Are We Afraid to Empower Our Employees?

Saint Clair Systems discusses the importance of empowering the younger generation of industrial paint operators and how this will benefit your operation.