Digital Automation System Ups Synthetic Rubber Maker’s Sales with Reduced Variability and Improved Product Quality
Digital Automation System Ups Synthetic Rubber Maker’s Sales with Reduced Variability and Improved Product Quality
2 PagesCHEMICAL Digital Automation System Ups Synthetic Rubber Maker’s Sales with Reduced Variability and Improved Product Quality RESULTS ?Reduced variability on a distillation column from 15% to 20%, to less than 5% ?Savings of around $20,000 per year ?10% savings in steam costs ?Increased stability in process towers APPLICATION Purification, polymerization, distillation and other processes in synthetic rubber plant. CUSTOMER Petroflex, Cabo, Brazil CHALLENGE Petroflex sells to manufacturers of tires and shoes, makers of adhesives, sealers, food packaging, and other waterproof products in 50 countries. With production capacity of 90,000 tons per year, and a dozen key competitors in the marketplace, Petroflex’ sales depend on consistent product quality. Says Petroflex’ industrial director Pa
