CHEMICAL Solutia Meets Changing Product Demands, Improves Quality with DeltaV TM System RESULTS ?Improved product quality ?Ease of ranging/calibration ?Reduced training costs ?Reduced installation costs ?Improved operation APPLICATION Extrusion process. A single-end line takes in raw powdered polymer, mixes in solvents, heats, possibly dyes, filters, and finally extrudes acrylic resin into long strands of acrylic fibers. CUSTOMER Solutia Inc., Decatur, Alabama, USA CHALLENGE The end product coming off this process is further processed and sold to manufacturers for use in brake pads and other applications calling for high strength and adhesion to resins. This pilot operation supports a wide range of new product developments and must constantly adapt to changing raw materials and processin

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