PixelAutomate
Solution

Recovery of rinse solvents in paints and coatings

usable solvent is surrendered as hazardous waste; consumption is not tracked by product and rinse.

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Sector

C20.30 paints, varnishes and similar coatings.

INDICATIVE NACE CODE

Process

production → vessel and line rinsing → collection of contaminated solvent → distillation → verification → reuse.

Problem

usable solvent is surrendered as hazardous waste; consumption is not tracked by product and rinse.

What the solution includes

distiller; scales; rinse counters; mixer and disperser data; batch–rinse–solvent; laboratory control of distillate.

What changes

less new solvent and less hazardous waste.

How the result is measured

What we measure
l new solvent / t good product
Baseline
stores and production records
Target
AFTER DIAGNOSTICafter chemical validation
Evidence
input/output quantity and laboratory protocol.

Business effect

lower solvent cost and lower hazardous-waste treatment cost.

Component parts

Physical assets

ДМА — closed rinsing system, distiller, measurement

Software and integration

ДНА — material and batch model.

Indicative investment

The concrete value is set per client after technical design and current quotations.

Who does what

PixelAutomate

EvroPixel builds the material balance and traceability.

Required partners

chemical laboratory and ATEX equipment supplier.

What to keep in mind

mixed solvents; distillate quality; ATEX, VOC, hazardous-substances regime.

Link to a funding programme

Scope and clarifications

The intended result is verified with data from your process rather than assumed in advance. For a funded project, your SME is the beneficiary. PixelAutomate is the brand under which we work. The contracting company is identified in the quotation, contract, and invoice.

NEXT STEP

Start with the process you want to improve.

We will clarify the problem, the measurement, and the next viable step.

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