THE BUSINESS OF VISCOSITY BLOG

I often get the comment:

“I understand the issues associated with the big changes from season-to-season, but the changes from day-to-day are gradual.  Isn’t it pretty easy to compensate for those?”

And then, mother nature comes along and provides the perfect demonstration of the issue.

Topics: Temperature control

 

In the last blog, I told the story of Dan, a friend of mine that runs a top-notch coating operation here in the Midwest and the problem he was experiencing during this extended cold snap we have been experiencing.  (Click here if you missed it or want to review)  In the end, Dan’s problem was caused by adding too much solvent in an attempt to adjust for the increase in viscosity caused by the colder paint temperature.

Adding Solvent is Changing Your Formulation

Topics: Temperature control

To remind us that we are in the dead of winter here in the Midwest and across the Eastern Seaboard, Mother Nature has been delivering sub-zero temperatures and snow by the foot.  These are the times that try a coater’s soul!

Topics: Manufacturing, Temperature control

I did a presentation a few months ago and the sponsor asked me to turn it into an article for their industry journal – which I was only too glad to do!  Once submitted, it was subjected to peer review – a common practice – and one I never give too much thought.  I’ve done it lots of times – and I guess it was bound to happen – this time it went sideways…

Topics: Viscosity, Temperature control

This is a great question!

It seems that there is a prevailing attitude out there that the implementation of shot meters or other flow control systems eliminate the need for any other kind of control.  And it isn't without some basis in logic.  After all, shot meters and flow control systems are designed to assure that exactly the same volume of material will be applied, over the same time period, on every dispense, time-after-time-after-time…

Topics: Manufacturing, Temperature control

Process Improvement Trends
In the January 2014 Edition of Products Finishing Magazine, regular contributor Matthew Kirchner, CEO of American Finishing Resources, LLC wrote an article entitled What’s Trending in Manufacturing?  In the section named “Process Improvement Trends,” Mr. Kirchner identified increased expectations of suppliers by manufacturers. 

Topics: Viscosity, Temperature control

Topics: Temperature control, Point of Application

So you’ve spent tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on your dispensing system, and still you experience quality holds and rejects from your customer – all related to your fluid dispensing operation.  Your best and brightest have analyzed your system and everything is working exactly as designed, yet you are still plagued with these seemingly random episodes.

Topics: Viscosity, Temperature control

If your business depends on processes where fluids are dispensed, whether they be adhesives, sealants, potting compounds, coatings, lubricants, or even just water, you know the importance of control.  Control of volume, control of flow rate, control of placement – all have a significant impact on the cost and quality of your output.

Topics: Manufacturing, cost of temperature, Fluid dispensing systems, Temperature control, Point of Application, coil coating, sustainability

Topics: cost of temperature, Temperature control, Point of Application