Burkert Fluid Control Systems has supplied one of its solenoid flow valves for a rinsewater control system designed to save millions of gallons of water and thousands of pounds for the metal-finishing industry. At a time when the metal-finishing industry faces more stringent monitoring of its chemical processes, ever tighter environmental regulations, and increasing water bills and even rationing, instrumentation and control specialist Moranlord Ltd has launched the Rinse-tek RT10 – a control system designed specifically for use with rinsewater tanks in the surface coating/plating industry. Rinsewater tanks use a continuous flow of water to clean components between each stage of the plating process.
The flow of water is rarely monitored, which means there is considerable potential for cost savings if the flow of water can be accurately controlled. Moranlord managing director David Harmer says affordability, ease of installation and reliability were priorities for the design of the Rinse-tek RT10, which is supplied as a complete boxed kit with control unit, probe assembly and Burkert water control valve. The Rinse-tek system, which is adaptable for hard and soft water areas, allows the conductivity of water in the rinsetank to be pre-set to suit the concentration of carry-in process chemical required for optimum operation. The purpose-designed Moranlord electrodeless sensor then continuously monitors the solution and transmits signals to the Burkert solenoid valve, which controls the flow of water to maintain the required conductivity level.
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