{"id":3405,"date":"2014-01-08T10:39:48","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T15:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/?p=3405"},"modified":"2023-02-14T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T18:26:51","slug":"hair-dye-manufacturing-facility-uses-kates-flow-rate-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assuredautomation.com\/news-and-training\/hair-dye-manufacturing-facility-uses-kates-flow-rate-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Hair Dye Manufacturing Facility Uses Kates Flow Rate Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kates automatic flow control valve instrumental in maintaining constant deionized water flow rate in hair color manufacturing process<\/h3>\n

Industry:<\/strong> Cosmetic (SIC code: 2840-4)<\/p>\n

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Kates Flow Rate Controller used in hair dye manufacturing process<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Application:<\/strong>
\nA major cosmetic manufacturer needed to control the blending of hot deionized water and hot oils with cold deionized water from scale-operated batching tanks in the manufacture of hair dyes.<\/p>\n

Where in the process:<\/strong>
\nAssured Automation<\/a> suggested the Kates Flow control valve be used to maintain a constant flow rate of the hot deionized water to ensure proper product emulsification.<\/p>\n

Testing Parameters:<\/strong>
\n\u2022    Service Media:  Hot deionized water
\n\u2022    Connections:  2\u201d RF flanges
\n\u2022    Viscosity:  1.0 cps
\n\u2022    Material: 316SS
\n\u2022    Specific gravity:  1.0
\n\u2022    Options:  Teflon O-Rings
\n\u2022    Source of flow: Centrifugal Pump
\n\u2022    Inlet Pressure:  60 PSIG
\n\u2022    Outlet Pressure:  Atmospheric
\n\u2022    Flow Range:  25-50 gpm<\/p>\n

Why is flow rate critical?<\/strong>
\nThe controlled addition of hot deionized water is necessary to establish emulsification of the product without excess air, which would cause foaming and in some cases a slight exothermic reaction.<\/p>\n

What alternatives were considered?<\/strong>  Air loaded diaphragm control valves or ball valves.<\/p>\n

Main reason for choosing the Kates Flow Control Valve:<\/strong>
\nThe Kates unit offered constant flow rate and accuracy. The unit could be set to the needed flow rate and offered consistent repeatability without adjustment or supervision.<\/p>\n

For more information on the Kates Flow Controller or Assured Automation\u2018s actuated valves <\/a>and flowmeters<\/a> please call one of our product specialists at 800-899-0553<\/p>\n

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