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please evaluate system idea
We apply adhesive to our product from pressure pots. Currently, when the pressure pot is nearly empty, prduction is stopped so more adhesive can be pumped into the pressure pot. My proposed system would connect a pump to the glue pot. The pots are pressurized to about 60psi. The pump would...- flyte
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- Replies: 6
- Forum: Pipelines, Piping and Fluid Mechanics engineering
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Valve to control high-viscosity adhesive???
I am looking for a valve to control the flow of an adhesive with a viscosity of about 50,000 centipoise. I am looking for a low flow rate (maybe 2 gallons/hour) and it needs to be readily adjusted. I have tried a few valves, but I seem to be having trouble with the valve clogging up with...- flyte
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- Forum: Valve engineering
