CASE NO: 199
| OBJECT: |
Evenly mix combinaton of various colored textile printing pastes with clear gum base for reproducible results from top to bottom of 50 gallon drum. |
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PROBLEM: |
The following mixing procedure must be repeated 80 times per shift.
a) Lower mixer to correct height and mix up-mode.
b) Switch to down-mode to sweep bottom clean.
c) Resume final up-mode for complete mixing.
d) Remove and clean mixer for next color.
Above process is labor intensive and operators constantly vary procedure giving inconsistent results. |
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RESULT: |
Mixing procedure is programmed by color kitchen supervisor. Exact reproducibility batch after batch top to bottom obtained. Major labor savings also attained. |
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AB MIXER: |
Model T-2 with ARDEMATIC Mix Station. |
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EQUIPMENT REPLACED: |
Two laborers per shift saved. Mix Station payback 4 months on two shift basis. |
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