Russell Finex helps environmental company Newlife Paints to recycle emulsion paints with the Russell Compact Sieve®
The environmental impact of waste paint is increasingly becoming a global concern. Paint is considered a difficult waste due to its liquid properties and also may contain solvents which can lead to groundwater and surface water pollution. Over 300 million litres of decorative paint is sold in the UK every year. An estimated 50 – 60 million litres of this remains unused as householders over buy.
After years of research, Keith Harrison, founder of Newlife Paints developed a process that enabled waste emulsion paint to be converted back to high quality paint.There was difficulty in getting the Environmental Agency to agree that recycling waste emulsion paint is a low risk activity, thus limiting the tonnes per week that could be treated. However, a new regulation was eventually put into place (LRW 340).
Once a batch of paint is ready to be processed, it is placed into a large drum. Although the batch of paint will be of the same colour, the content will be of different quality as they are likely to be from various manufacturers. It will also contain lumps and other contamination such as bits of plastic, paint brush hairs and cured skins. A specially adapted shear mixer is then used to mix the paint.
One of the most important parts of the process is to ensure any remaining contamination is removed from the paint. A self made in-line filter was initially being used after mixing. However, the filter blocked frequently and resulted in softer polymer being extruded through the screen, and in turn contaminating the paint. Keith searched for filter suppliers and contacted Russell Finex to discuss his requirements. After consultation, it became apparent that due to the current processing scale a vibrating sieve would serve the process better and at a better value.
Russell Finex provided a successful on-site trial, sieving paint through a Russell Compact Sieve®. The sieves compact design and ease of use impressed Keith and consequently the machine was rented. “The Compact Sieve is very easy to strip down and clean” says Keith.
“In addition, the sieve is clearly built to a high standard and as a result out performed other competitor vibratory sieves that we trialled”.
After testing the machine on loan, Newlife Paints decided to buy the machine realising that it was a valuable investment.
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About us
Russell Finex is a worldwide leader in fine mesh separation technology, designing and manufacturing vibratory sieves, separators, ultrasonic mesh deblinding systems and liquid filters.
With a wealth of experience Russell Finex strives to improve the product quality and productivity of companies processing liquids and powders. Our easily operable machines are simple to clean and provide excellent health and safety features to protect operators. All equipment is manufactured in an ISO: 9001 recognised environment and is authorised for use in areas regulated by the latest European ATEX legislation.
Our products are supplied to over 140 countries to a range of processing industries. Our state-of-the-art testing facilities at our UK, Belgium, USA and India offices allow customers to test their product on our machines prior to purchase, giving them total peace of mind that the recommended solution will solve their processing problems. Furthermore our products can be customised to suit each company’s individual requirements.
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Industries we supply to
Automation, Chemicals, Consultants, Components Electronics, Energy and Power, Food and Beverage, Glass Ceramics Cement, Metals and Minerals, OEM, Paper and Pulp, Pharmaceutical Cosmetics Toiletries, Plastics and Rubber, Recycling, Textiles, Tobacco, Water and Wastewater
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