In-line Mixing System Saves Space and Capital Cost

National Door Manufacturer

Challenge:

Violent reaction during mixing process of 2-part glue (resin and catalyst) creates hot spots at the point of injection, resulting in product inconsistency and quality issues.

Solution:

• Design, manufacture, and install an “in-line” mixing system that would reduce product waste, cleanup, and variations in quality
• Catalyst would be injected at the tips of the agitator blades in the proper ratio by using a metering pump
• Mag flow tube used for the resin
• Catalyst pump would ramp up and down based on the flow rate of resin

Results:

• Significantly decreased product variations and ”out of spec” product
• Increased efficiency
• Easy cleanup