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News Release from: Metrohm UK | Subject: 'At-line' system monitoring phasphatizing baths
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 April 2007
'At-line' system monitors phasphatizing
baths
An 'at line' system monitors the consumption of phosphatizing agents in a phosphatizing bath keeping it as low as possible and so will optimize costs.
At-line monitoring of parameters in the phosphatizing process (pH, conductivity, acidity, alkalinity, fluoride and zinc) The quality of a phosphatized metal surface directly depends on the composition of the phosphatizing baths Because the constant loss of bath reagents or contamination of the rinsing baths it is very important to constantly monitor these agents
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Keeping the consumption of phosphatizing agents as low as possible can optimize costs.
In a modern factory you find many different types of baths.
It is very difficult to keep an eye on every single parameter.
ProcessLab will monitor these by itself and, if desired, transmit the data to any suitable process control system (PCS).
Alarm criteria can be set as well as external signals like a flashing alarm lamp.
ProcessLab can, with the help of barcodes, automatically recognize the sample and the parameter which have to be analyzed.
Place any sample on ProcessLab, register it and hit the 'Start' button.
All you get is the result at the desired place like e.g a report or a simple PDF.
Custom-designed for the particular needs of the process.
The described ProcessLab at-line analysis system controls, records and documents the important analytical parameters of the entire phosphatizing process.
The combination of the analytical methods involved as well as the intuitive handling via the well-arranged user interface allow for complete process control.
Features/general information are as follows: * All six parameters in one system and monitored on demand.
* OneButton analysis.
* Very easy to operate for semi-skilled staff.
* One sample cycle includes preparation of Dosino, rinsing, sampling and measuring.
* Barcode reader offers automatic method selection.
* Optional liquid level sensors monitor the reagent level and advises ProcessLab to wait for manual intervention if necessary.
* Additional terminals for the I/O controller allow an external communication like transmission of a result to a PCS.
An 'out of limit' alarm can be set and any external device will be switched on.
This system is very flexible and can be adapted very easily to any specific needs.
If necessary an additional reagent cabinet is available and placed directly under the ProcessLab module.
It has sufficient space for all reagents and makes ProcessLab even more comfortable. Request a free brochure from Metrohm UK ...
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