verderflex dura for colorant applications
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Verderflex are a manufacturer of peristaltic hose pumps and tube pumps are the ideal solution for pumping liquids and dosing chemicals including inks and colorants. Learn about the Verderflex Dura for specific colorant applications.TRANSCRIPT
Verderflex Dura for
Colorant Applications
Colorants
• Dye, pigment, ink, or paint, that colors or modifies the hue of something else1. Pigments are a suspension-insoluble in a vehicle2. Dyes are a liquid or soluble in the vehicle3. Colorants can be both a dye or pigment
Types of Dyes
• Basic – Paper, Fabric• Acid – Fabric• Brighteners – Paper• Solvent – Wood, Ink, Stain
Colorant Application Areas
– Rubber Chips– Wood Bark
– Laminate floors– Plastic– Paint– Fabric– Cosmetics
– Carpet/turf
– Ceramics/brick– Roofing material– Textile– Tile– Packaging/cartons– Food
Rubber Mulch/Wood Mulch
Landscaping
Dyed Bark
Difficulties of the application
• Abrasion – pump loses efficiency
• Entrained air
• Froth/foam causes inconsistency in color
• Metering capability - ~1% repeatability
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