Label Adhesive Application
Industry Served: Manufacturing
Problem:
A manufacturing facility needed to apply glue precisely to labels on plastic containers, but they were experiencing significant quality control issues. Their existing AODD pump produced inconsistent and highly variable flow due to hydraulic pulsations inherent in the pump design. These flow fluctuations made it impossible to apply the adhesive evenly and accurately to the product labels, resulting in defective products, waste, and potential production slowdowns. The challenge was particularly difficult given the nature of the material—a water-based adhesive with high viscosity (110,000 centipoise)—which amplified the pulsation problems.
Solution:
We worked with a peristaltic pump manufacturer who recommended replacing the AODD pump with their peristaltic pump technology, pairing it with a pulsation dampener to stabilize the flow. The addition of the pulsation dampener was critical to smoothing out any remaining flow variations and ensuring consistent adhesive application, even with the challenging high-viscosity material.
Result:
The installation was successful, delivering the consistent flow needed for precise glue application. Due to the complexity and high viscosity of the adhesive, our team calibrated the dampener on-site to optimize performance for this specific application. The customer was extremely satisfied with the results, and based on the success of this installation, the manufacturer expects the customer to purchase another complete pump and damper system for additional production lines.