PROPOSING ENERGY DECISION MAKING AND COSTS WITH ELECTRIC PUMPS PAINT MEDIA

 

Electric paint mixer pumps have many advantages and show promise as an energy and money saving technology. They can help you improve efficiency, while delivering a high quality paint finish. Not surprisingly, more and more manufacturers are switching to electric combination pumps.

 

In response to rising energy costs and environmental concerns, manufacturers are encouraged to look at other technologies and processes to achieve sustainable completion. This has been especially true on the paint line. Since the inception of centralized mixing chambers, new strategies have been developed to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs and reduce environmental impact, while delivering a world-class paint finish.

 

The beginning of pump technology

These changes include advances in the mixing of chamber equipment, especially pumps. While pumps have been stable in mixing rooms for decades, technology has changed dramatically. Until the late 1960s, most car manufacturers used 2-ball pine pumps, until paint plants became the norm and began using centrifugal pumps.

 

Over the next 10 to 20 years, pump technology continued to grow and many operations moved to 4-ball pilot pumps as they reduce pollution and extend paint life. This made them a great place for centrifugal pumps and ideal for industrial applications. For over 30 years, pine systems have been the preferred choice of most mixing rooms due to their safe, easy to operate and cheaper interior for an existing power source such as purchasing and practice.

Irrigation pumps

Irrigation pumps are alternatives that have never attracted much attention. Although they are more cost effective than pine systems (around 25%), they have a reputation for being deceptive. Irrigation pumps are usually expensive to reintroduce into existing works, but can be a good option if installed in a completely new paint line.

 

Perhaps the most important emerging technology to reduce long-term energy consumption, especially in large plants building new mixing chambers, is the use of electric pumps.

 

Graco’s E-Flo DC increases efficiency up to 5 times

One special electric circulating pump, manufactured by Graco, demonstrates these advantages. The E-Flo DC has the ability to maintain a constant flow pressure as a pine pump while delivering cost savings through the use of a highly efficient electric motor. This unique technology not only provides less movement at a stable end, it uses less energy - making it up to five times more efficient than pine pumps of the same size. It is also considered for use in dangerous places.

 

To protect the pumps from premature wear, the E-Flo DC has an integrated runaway protection system that is standard on all models. If the pump is above a certain flow rate, it will close automatically. This safety measure not only prevents the loss of expensive materials, but also reduces maintenance and increases the longevity of the product.

 

Conclusion

 

While it can be challenging, it is also possible to achieve durable paint jobs. Suggestions for success:Remember, one size does not fit all

Do your homework and evaluate current trends

Understand the specific requirements of your applicationOne thing is for sure, pump technology is constantly changing and electric pumps are really showing promise as an energy and money saving technology. They offer many great benefits that encourage manufacturers to switch to electricity.