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Water-based paints, also known as latex or acrylic paints, are a type of paint that has a water-soluble base. Unlike oil-based paints, which have a solvent or oil base, water-based paints use water as the carrier for the paint pigments and other additives.
The water-based paint industry has experienced significant growth in recent years due to its low toxicity and environmental friendliness compared to traditional solvent-based paints. Water-based paints are also easier to clean up and have a faster drying time.
The first step in the production of water-based paints is to grind the pigments to the desired particle size. This is done using specialized equipment, such as a ball mill containing small ceramic beads that grind the pigment particles into a fine powder. The ground pigment is then mixed with a dispersant, which helps to keep the particles evenly distributed in the emulsion.
Next, the polymer emulsion is prepared by mixing a water-soluble polymer with water and a surfactant. Once the emulsion is prepared, the ground pigment is added to it and mixed thoroughly to form the paint.
The screening process is a crucial step in the production of water-based paints. The purpose of the screening process is to remove any large particles or agglomerates that may have formed during the mixing process. These particles can cause the paint to have a rough texture or cause it to clog in the spray gun during application.
The screening process typically involves passing the paint through a series of screens with progressively smaller mesh sizes. The screens are typically made of stainless steel or nylon and are mounted in a frame. As the paint is passed through the screens, any particles or agglomerates that are too large to pass through the mesh are trapped and removed.
In addition to removing large particles, the screening process also helps to ensure that the paint has a consistent texture and viscosity. This is important for achieving a uniform finish and for ensuring that the paint can be applied easily and evenly.
The way your pigments are screened affects the texture, consistency, or appearance of the paint. Here are a few reasons why using the right screening machine for this purpose can benefit production:
Improves Paint Consistency: Pigment screening helps to ensure that the pigment particles in the paint are evenly distributed and of a consistent size. This helps to create a paint with a smooth, uniform consistency, which is essential for achieving a high-quality finish.
Prevents Clumping: If the pigment particles in the paint are too large or unevenly distributed, they can clump together, resulting in a lumpy or uneven paint finish. Pigment screening helps to prevent clumping by removing any large particles or impurities that could cause these issues.
Enhances Color Quality: By removing impurities and larger particles, pigment screening helps to improve the color quality and vibrancy of the paint. This is especially important for water-based paints, which can be more susceptible to color variations if the pigment particles are not evenly dispersed.
Increases Durability: A well-screened paint will be more durable and longer-lasting than a paint that has not been properly screened. This is because a consistent particle size and distribution in the paint helps to improve its adhesion and resistance to wear and tear.
Keeping these factors into mind, we present to you our fine range of screening and filtration machines that are ideal for screening pigments used in water-based paint production. Not only will they make your tasks easier, it will drastically increase your throughput and quality of finished products:
The SIVTEK Self Cleaning Filter is a highly efficient filtration system that can effectively strain liquid substances ranging from watery applications to highly viscous substances. Unlike conventional self-cleaning strainers, SIVTEK’s automatic filters are designed to eliminate suspended and unwanted particles in the substance through an automatic, continuous filtering process based on Delta P’s principle.
The most astonishing feature of this automatic filter is its 24×7 capacity for continuous processing without the need to change the filters. This is made possible by the pneumatic actuators that power the cleaning disk, which collects and cleans the solid particles accumulated in the mesh basket. The filter can continuously screen your water-based paint for an extended period, increasing your throughput exponentially.
The SIVTEK Self Cleaning Filter is available in four different sizes (2″, 4″, 6″, and 8″), making it a versatile filtration system that can be customized according to your specific needs. With its innovative design and superior filtration capabilities, the SIVTEK Self-Cleaning Filter is the ideal choice for businesses seeking an efficient and cost-effective solution for water-based paint production and filtration.
The Inline Sivtek is a highly efficient inline vibro sifter that has received industry-wide acclaim for its unique construction and compact design. It can process fine mesh and reduce screening time, increasing capacity and efficiency with its low headroom gyratory screener.
What sets the Inline Sivtek Single Motor apart from conventional screeners is its acute design that reduces the movements of the screening material, resulting in a more efficient screening of pigments. The inlet and material discharge outlets are installed in the centerline, which drastically reduces screening time and makes the entire process more economical.
Moreover, its compact structure requires minimal space, reducing maintenance costs and making installation and adjustment easy.
The Inline Sivtek Single Motor excels in raw material screening, in-process screening, pre-packaging screening, and de-dusting, providing high throughput and speeding up the screening process. Additionally, it can be customized with add-on equipment to enhance and recalibrate the machine to match your processing line’s requirements.
The Super Sivtek Separator is an advanced vibrating sieving machine that can generate up to three times more vibration than conventional sieving machines. This powerful machine provides high throughput of ultra-fine mesh in every round and can accurately separate up to five levels of particle gradations in a single operation.
With a circular vibratory screen that can sieve up to 500 units without any breakdowns, this compact and high-capacity machine is ideal for industrial sieving applications od water-based paints. This allows you to produce a wide range of paints with varied viscosity and gradation levels.
This vibratory machine features adjustable motor weights and seamless rotating angles, providing a powerful motor that generates high-force vibrations. The vibratory screen separator is also meticulously designed for high-intensity sieving, making even the most challenging tasks effortless. The machine’s strong bearing housing has mounted motors on the side that operate on a belt and pulley mechanism.
Made with high-quality SS 304 & 316L steel, the Super Sivtek Separator is a finely manufactured and polished vibro energy separator. It is available in various finishes such as mirror, paint, brush, and bid blast to meet diverse requirements of the paint manufacturing industry. With its advanced features and durable design, the Super Sivtek Separator is the perfect choice for businesses seeking reliable and efficient industrial sieving of water-based paints.
Galaxy Sivtek’s Pneumatic Roto Sifter is a newly developed product designed to cater to the screening requirements of raw materials that require high levels of finesse and precision. It surpasses the capabilities of its predecessors by combining the best qualities of pneumatic machines with its robust design.
The Pneumatic Roto Sifter is capable of de-agglomerating and screening paint pigments in line with the help of its dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems. Its innovative approach eliminates the need for cyclone separators and rotary airlocks, allowing you to achieve maximum product protection while minimizing the consumption of conveying gases.
The machine is designed to combine the properties of centrifugal sifting and a pressurized environment, speeding up the process of de-agglomerating raw materials and producing more output. It can even screen particles that are too hard to sift due to their size and shape, a problem commonly faced by industries dealing with water-based paint production.
Furthermore, the Pneumatic Roto Sifter is equipped with conical pneumatic screening technology, making it capable of handling foreign objects that may have entered the raw mix and easily eliminate them.
Vacuum Sivtek is a highly efficient vacuum sieve that offers a safe and contained environment for screening paint pigments safely and hygienically. This vacuum sifter employs a pneumatic screening process that tightly contains the material in a closed system while conveying it through the various processing stages.
It uses a pneumatic sifter vibratory separator with dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems to facilitate in-line pneumatic scalping and dedusting of free-flowing pigments. The central bypass chute connects the top and bottom screens, allowing the on-size materials to enter the central chamber via two pathways. The self-loading sieve arrangement system of Vacuum Sivtek makes it incredibly easy to operate.
Made with high-quality stainless steel ranging from SS 304 to SS 316L levels, Vacuum Sivtek ensures the safety and integrity of the vacuum sieve. The pneumatic screener comes in a wide range of sizes and diameters, from 24” up to 48” inches, and can be customized according to the paint industry’s specific requirements.
Our machines optimize screening of water-based paints, delivering higher performance and quality standards than traditional options. Boost your production capacity and efficiency with our cutting-edge screening and filtering technology.
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