| MATERIAL: |
Calcium carbonate/xylene/rubber. |
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PROBLEM: |
Disperse Calcium Carbonate in Xylene. Add very thick rubber solution. No lumps permitted in product. |
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RESULT: |
Quickly produced smooth mixture. |
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AB MIXER: |
Model 3 x 1.5 toothed impeller/liner, 5 HP, 3600 RPM, 1/8" grid. Recirculating to agitated mixing vessel. |
EQUIPMENT
REPLACED |
Gear pump |
| BENEFITS |
Smooth product. Batch made faster. Filler ratio increased providing $2.90 savings for each pound of Calcium Carbonate used instead of rubber. Previously required 60% rubber and 40% filler. With Dicon, smooth 50-50 mixture made. |