The Temperature and Viscosity Blog

Manufacturers who dispense coatings, sealants, adhesives, and other fluids face the unique challenge of colder temperatures. The cold can create significant complications for production processes that rely on the proper flow and application of fluids. Lower temperatures increase the viscosity of these fluids, leading to inconsistencies in application, quality issues, and potential equipment damage. So, how can manufacturers prepare for these challenges and ensure smooth, efficient operations during the colder months?

When you can connect fluctuating temperature and changing viscosity to the actual issues in your process that are costing you (i.e., defects, scrap, rework, production downtime), you move from the hypothetical to the concrete. And you are left with key data displaying both cause and effect.

Over the past 30+ years, we have been fortunate to have been included in several migrations from manual applications to automated applications. Last month we visited an automation company, and it made me realize how much more manufacturing will become automated. It seems like as quickly as the experienced workforce is evaporating, the automation equipment...

Rob Gladstone President, Saint Clair Systems View Posts Home » Blog » I control plant temperature. Isn’t that enough for my dispensing application? When we talk about point-of-application fluid temperature…

Somebody asked me the other day, “What’s the payback period on your equipment?” The reality is it varies. Not only the payback period, (which averages about nine months), but the way our customers calculate it. It’s typically not just one thing. Here is a quick summary of common ways companies have been able to justify buying one of our solutions.

Saint Clair Systems' Jill Christoff shares the process of elimination used in identifying if temperature is negatively impacting your process.

A fresh perspective in understanding the importance of viscosity in industrial fluid dispensing systems.

Controlling temperature in the mix room is a great start, but doesn't control If intermittent quality issues like: transfer efficiency, VOC concerns, or excessive solvent usage. A fully-automated fluid dispensing operation may be needed.

Monitoring Versus Controlling Viscosity Rob Gladstone President, Saint Clair Systems View Posts Home » Blog » Monitoring Versus Controlling Viscosity Video At Saint Clair Systems, we’re fortunate to be able…

Will your viscosity control and fluid dispensing measuring processes retire when your most valuable employee does?

A Temperature Control System is essential – and so is having the right system for your unique process. We can get you there.

Saint Clair Systems’ point of application temperature and viscosity control technology produces consistent results in your sealant application. Learn more here!

Expert in viscosity and temperature control in fluid dispense applications discusses why automation is strongly recommended in your process. Learn why here.

Part III of this series covers the relationship between temperature and viscosity and how variation can affect things like spray pattern and bead profiles.

Are you still using a Zahn cup to measure paint viscosity? That’s akin to relying on a rotary phone. It’s time to talk about automation. Click to learn more.

SCS expert discusses the impact of ambient conditions on particle temperature, and ways to better evaluate and control your coating process. Learn more here.

Part II of this blog series covers the forms rework can take, the loops manufacturers can get stuck in trying to manage it, and how we can move forward.

Solvent reduction initiatives can reduce health risk and improve your facility’s efficiency. Three areas to improve: materials, equipment, and techniques.