| OBJECT: |
Complete dispersion of 68% aluminum oxide in water for improved coating characteristics and maximum financial return on raw materials. |
| PROBLEM: |
Other mixers wore out rapidly. Suspension additives detrimental to process, so mixers must run 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. |
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RESULT:
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Provide mixers with abrasion resistant package. Mixing head bearing provides approximately 1400 hours service (approximately 175 std. 8 hour days). |
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AB MIXER:
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250 and 500 gallon tanks. Twenty-four 1,000 gal. tanks and one
C-2 mixer for pilot plant. |
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EQUIPMENT REPLACED:
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Two C-5-3 mixers, 40 HP and 25 HP, for 1,000 gal. tanks and one C-2 mixer for pilot plant. |