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Perfection in cooling – production of antifreeze

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According to online sources, antifreeze is a liquid which does not freeze at low temperatures. These liquids are used in equipment operating at such temperatures, for cooling of internal combustion engines or for de-icing in aviation. Antifreeze is a mix of water, ethylene-glycol, propylene-glycol, glycerine and various additives.

Antifreezes are widely used due to their properties, moreover, antifreeze is necessary. For instance, a cooling liquid (antifreezing) is necessary to cool down car engines which must not heat above 85°C. Antifreeze helps to maintain the temperature conditions of the engine for higher power and fuel economy, also extending engine life and preserving parts from wear.

Among the main parameters of antifreeze liquid are density (defines crystallization temperature), activeness of hydrogen ions (indicates the presence of alkaline components in the additive) and the anti-foaming additive.

Selling own product or using it for own needs is a lot more profitable than buying materials, fuel and resell it or use in own production. This lowers the internal costs, increasing quality and quantity of sales and profits.

At this time, many automobile manufacturers already increase their requirements to antifreeze production technology and often forbid the use of coolants made according to traditional formulations.

Production of antifreeze according to new standards already creates competition to the old technology.

Such production does not require special licensing in many countries. This simplifies adding antifreeze production line to a facility to either satisfy own demand or compete with other manufacturers.

Production of antifreeze does not require expensive equipment. The quality of the product depends more on the quality of components and raw materials.

Three liquid types for automobiles can be produced using the same equipment: coolants (antifreezes), detergents and window washers. Antifreeze is made by mixing of water, concentrate and a range of additives in certain proportion. This can be done using any industrial mixing equipment. For instance, GlobeCore’s USB blending machines make the production of antifreeze even more profitable due to high production rate of the machines and several other advantages.

Production of antifreeze has no harmful environmental effects. There are is no waste water stream. The design of the USB mixer prevents water spills.

To keep the equipment using a coolant in good operating condition, the quality of the coolant is very important. Therefore, manufacturers can create their own formulations for antifreeze production to make quality product.

The secret of any successful undertaking is the sound organization of the business, implementation of new technologies and equipment to improve the production process.

Is the Formulation of Antifreeze a Closely Guarded Secret?

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Since the early days of the automobile, drivers have poured water into the radiators of their cars.  A substance called ethylene glycol was added to the water to prevent the water from freezing.  The resulting mixture was safe for the car’s engine and radiator because it was turned into a viscous slurry substance with tiny particles of ice, which were unable to cause damage the vehicle’s engine and cooling system.  The resulting substance of water and ethylene glycol seemed to be ideal for older-type cars that had cast iron engines and brass radiators.  The water and ethylene glycol mixture it was safe in terms of corrosion for those early cars.  So it was the beginning for the invention of antifreeze.  The name of the substance literally means “against freezing”.

The First Problems

The first troubles revealed themselves along with the development of more modern automobile construction.  The heated antifreeze slowly destroyed the engine metal when circulating in newer cars’ cooling systems.  For this reason the water pump impeller and the cylinder head channel borders were simply destroyed.

So research institutions began to look for a solution to the problem immediately and proposed the use of inorganic salts additives to decrease the corrosion activity of the antifreeze solution.  It hastened the emergence of a new layer on metal surfaces that was resistant to ethylene glycol.

At this time antifreeze received another name, “tosol.”  The story of this new name is quite interesting.  The first three letters were formed by the name of the institute department that studied the problems of anti-freeze improvement – “The Technology of Organic Synthesis.”  The suffix “ol” is a tribute to chemical terminology.  This was the way “tosol” was introduced to the country for the first time.

So, Is There Any Difference?

It bears repeating that any modern coolant used in auomotive applications is an antifreeze product.  Tosol is also an antifreeze product.  Most sellers use the word tosol to denote a liquid which is designed and suitable for domestic cars.  Although you can buy inferior quality fluids called “antifreeze.”  We recommend buying antifreeze only from reputable and trusted manufacturers such as those having good references from recognized automotive brands to ensure buying a quality product fir your car.

Hunting for the Correct Antifreeze Formulation

Of course not every driver can afford to buy expensive antifreezes from well known manufacturers and suppliers.  That is probably why many car owners began to look for an antifreeze recipe for the purpose of saving money. But, in fact it turned to be not so simple.  Large companies do not give out commercial secrets, one of which is undoubtedly the product formulation.

New data however, has become more accessible with the development of information technologies such as the internet.  In particular, the patent bases of the former Soviet Union were put on the Internet where one could find the a recipe for modern antifreeze.  Here we present only a few options.  Anyone who has access to the network can significantly expand this database.

Patent number

Name of the component

Content, %

Patent №2182585

      Ethylene glycol

50-53

Sodium benzoate

4-6

Sodium diphosphate

1-1.18

Sodium nitrite

0.1-0.13

Antifoaming agent PDMS-200А

0.001-0.01

Sodium fluorescein

0,005-0,01

Water

The rest

Patent №1806162

Distilled water

33.41-41.92

Ethylene glycol

54.314-62.33

Sodium hydroxide

0.791-0.912

Benzene carboxylic acid

2.11-2.37

Borax

0.622-0.713

Sodium nitrite

0,121-0,142

Potassium nitrite

0.03-0.034

Sodium fluorescein

0,0007-0,0012

Antifoaming agent PDMS-200А

0.0006-0.0013

Sodium metasilicate 9-water

0.063-0.073

The data in the table should be considered just for information purposes.

Continuous Fuel Blending With no Excess Demand of Energy: Is It Possible?

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Blending is deemed to be one of the most long-used and popular processing step in the history of industry.  It is therefore, why most of the food products, household chemicals and medicines feature the mixtures of natural and synthetic components that have been blended.

Many years ago, blending of liquids that were difficult to blend and the production of stable and “resistant to segregation” mixtures were always considered to be an operational challenge by the blending industry.

In today’s world, the hi-tech market is full of different systems that can solve this problem effectively depending on the knowledge and technologies built into the equipment by the manufacturer.

GlobeCore always meets the needs of its clients when designing and producing equipment.  GlobeCore is continually working on improving its existing equipment line up.  After many years of doing business, GlobeCore has proved itself to be a reliable and customer-oriented company that manufactures high-quality equipment.

There are different classifications of blending equipment.  Depending on the physical state of the components of the mixture, blending equipment may be applied to blend liquids, liquids with solid substances, solid substances, and gasses with liquids.

GlobeCore blending equipment is designed to compound two or more liquid components as the parts of the final product.  Such type of equipment is used to produce fuel mixtures, beverages, perfumes, soap, shampoos and other multicomponent products.

Each component of the mixture possesses specific physical and chemical characteristics therefore,  it is very important to choose the optimal blending mode that determines the estimated energy consumption, required fineness of grinding and as a result the stability of the mixture.

Blending equipment, available in the hi-tech market, is classified according to the  following modes of operation:

(1) batch blending mode;

(2) recirculation blending mode; and

(3) continuous  blending mode.

The modes, listed above may be also divided into sub-modes of blending.  For example, systems with a batch blending mode may also be fitted with a mild intensive mixing sub-mode and with a continuous blending mode and a quick blending sub-mode.

GlobeCore USB blending systems are classified according to the model number.  GlobeCore USB units are easy-to-use and are characterized by a high production rate and do not require specially-trained staff to operate.

Due to the different blending modes available in the USB systems, all the components of the product are mixed effectively which improves the quality of the final product.  The most important technological parameters of the blending modes are the temperature, and the mixing time.  These two parameters usually determine the readiness and quality of the product.

The blending mode is also referred to the factors that determine the characteristics of the final mixtures.  GlobeCore USB blending equipment, is offered with a continuous blending mode that is designed to increase the efficiency of the blending process with no additional energy costs.

This type of equipment allows for, an even, on-line distribution of mixtures and precise metering of components with no additional distribution systems.  GlobeCore continuous USB blending units meet all national and international quality standards.

Each GlobeCore USB unit is custom-made to meet the individual needs of each client.

How Does the “Liquids Mixing Ratio” Influence the Increase of Sales?

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When purchasing industrial oils, it is advisable to thoroughly study all the characteristics of the product in order to make the right choice.

Additionally, you should pay attention to the status of the company involved in the selling of industrial oils.  Also pay attention to the level of professionalism and qualifications of dealers.  Study the marketing catalogues for the products and do not buy products that has no information about the product readily available for review.

Sometimes, a company that has to replace one brand of industrial oil for another. An educated buyer should note that new oil should have the same physicochemical characteristics as the old one it is replacing or being added to.

For example, the use of oil that has a lower viscosity than the original one can lead to the overheating and premature wear of some internal parts.  Oil with a higher than needed viscosity will require higher energy costs to operate the oil filled equipment.

In consideration of this, it is not always possible to replace one brand of oil with another one.  And, it is one of the reasons why many companies require equipment for blending oils in certain proportions to obtain fuel that meets their individual production requirements.

Let’s consider GlobeCore blending equipment as an example.  This type of equipment operates according to the set formulation and automatically regulates the operation of valves to meet the unique characteristics of desired formulation.

GlobeCore USB units are characterized by a high capacity and performance therefore, they may be used for production of many different mixtures with different proportions of components.  Continuous blending of components in certain and consistent  proportions performed by the GlobeCore USB units is called on-line blending.

GlobeCore USB units range in capacity, depending on the amount of the product to be blended.  USB units available from GlobeCore feature an integrated mobile system for fuel blending that can be additionally fitted with external pumps for supplying additional components.

The automation of the blending process allows for the preservation of formulations and the mixing ratio in the memory of the system, but also for the specification of the threshold limit value for analysing and checking the quality of the product.

The innovations of the GlobeCore USB unit render it possible to actively respond to the changes in the production process and automatically calculate the required mixing ratios of new formulas.

The GlobeCore USB units are digitally controlled which reduces the risks of product loss and renders it possible to make changes to the mixing ratios and correct calculations during operation of the unit, and monitor the input and output of the product.

The GlobeCore USB system is also able to calculate the values of the physico-chemical characteristics of the components to correct the mixing ratio.

GlobeCore modern blending equipment not only increases the reliability of the mixing technology, but also improves this technology in the course of operation, reducing the risk and costs, required for laboratory tests of the mixing ratio.

The high production rate of GlobeCore USB blending systems makes it possible to quickly and efficiently respond to the fluctuations in the market and increase production rates and revenue.

How to Leave Behind Foreign Corporations in the Sphere of Drink Production

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In today’s modern world, the profitability of the beverage business is between 10 to 20% of investment.  As a whole, all domestic manufacturers occupy 43.8% of the market while 56.2% accounts for international corporations like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.

Coke and Pepsi products are usually about three times as expensive as the less known beverages of domestic manufacturers.  Due to world wide brand recognition and great marketing campaigns, the majority of people still choose the classic Coca-Cola brand when purchasing soft drinks.

The main benefit of domestic beverages in the soft drink market is their lower and reasonable pricing.  A modern beverage production business therefore, should be started first with the calculation of the prime cost of the future product and the development of the marketing plan.

One of the investing strategies of beverage production is the investment in the hi-tech equipment that meets the financial capabilities of the enterprise and can perform several operations in with the same machine(s).

GlobeCore has been designing for many years and is still developing modern technologies used to produce and blend different types of oils.  At the same time, equipment available from GlobeCore can be also used to make different commercially soft drink beverages.

GlobeCore is a customer-oriented company that can design blending systems to meet individual needs of each client.  GlobeCore can supply different tanks,  containers, and install and commission the equipment you need for your business.

To be successful in the production of beverages, production facilities should be consistent in producing the end product.  Consistency across your marketing territories is essential to maintaining brand loyalty and market share.

That is why GlobeCore offers  automatic systems and units for blending liquids with automated process control, spare parts and modern control cabinets that are part of our complex but highly effective blending equipment.

GlobeCore‘s USB mobile blending unit does not require special placement and consumes less power than equipment from other manufacturers.

Precise metering of components, automated modes of operation and highly effective technologies for blending ensures high reliability of the production processes and constant control of data (especially temperature control).

The national and international beverage market offers a wide range of products  from well-water in bottles to fresh alcohol-free drinks that fit every taste.  Consumers have very high requirements for taste and the price of the product.  All these requirements may be satisfied by using high-quality equipment for your beverage production.

GlobeCore is an industry leader in manufacturing high-quality blending equipment that has been taken the leading position in different branches of industry for many years.  Mobile blending equipment, available from GlobeCore may be used for small-scale as well as large-scale soft drink beverage production.

The Secrets of the Perfume Production

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In today’s world, perfume production is a profitable idea that can be easily adopted by big or small businesses.

Perfumes with a unique fragrance can be sold at a relatively high price in the perfume and beauty markets only if the company has a good product and brand name acceptance.

In today’s market and regulatory environment, perfume production is subject to the laws and rules of commercial and retail marketing.  Huge corporations prefer to locate their production facilities in the countries with low labor costs.  It is therefore, difficult to compete with perfume giants that only look to make profits while the companies with small production facilities concentrate on the quality of their final products.

The production of any product requires meeting two of the following conditions:

(1) having a wide range of products; and (2) an adequate start-up budget.

In some cases, production and selling of one type of product may be profitable at small investments.  The advent of new and improved models of production equipment has precluded the need to buy expensive equipment, rent huge production shops and hire specially trained staff.

In today’s world, it is very important to choose the proper equipment for the production of  different products.  The basic composition of each perfume product is almost the same.  Perfume has the highest price and persistence.  It consists of expensive natural oils and synthetic components, dissolved in alcohol when adding a fixing agent.

Statistically, one perfume formulation contains about one hundred natural and synthetic elements.  The quality of new perfume depends on the quality of the raw material used in making the perfume. That is the difference between the branded perfumes and toilet waters from the mass market, which are characterized by a lower price because of the cheap components.

The natural components of perfumes include herbal extracts, floral aromas, spices, fruit extracts, resins and granular secretions from certain animals.

As it was stated earlier, the majority of modern perfumes, colognes and toilet waters contain artificial components such as alcohols and various synthetic compounds.

The most important stage of perfume production is the blending of perfume concentrate with alcohol.  The preparation of the mixture represents between 20 to 30% of the total production cost.  The formula of blending is thoroughly developed in laboratories and its release to the public can reduce the uniqueness of the product.  It is therefore, important to use technology that is set according to the desired formulation and does not require additional maintenance by specially-trained staff.

GlobeCore USB blending units, used to produce fuel mixtures and  blend different liquids, fully comply with the requirements of modern independent enterprises, involved in the perfume production.

The USB systems, offered by GlobeCore are highly versatile while its production capacity justifies the equipment cost and the payback period is very short in duration.  The unit operates automatically and the desired formulation is set prior to operation and does not require special arrangements.

In addition, no specially-trained staff is required to maintain this blending system.  Investment in high-quality modern GlobeCore equipment increases the competitiveness and profitability of the future product and the independent enterprise.

Blending of Oils at Home and at Production Facilities

Oil blending,

The need to blend oils most often occurs when operating oil filled equipment that from time to time requires topping off the amount of oil in the equipment.  One of the main problems in topping off, is the compatibility of natural and synthetic oils and their interaction with additives.

The driver who is always on the road may be unable to use the services of auto repair/service centres to timely change the oil, so he has to blend motor oils.   Due to the fact that the base components and additives of synthetic and mineral oils differ significantly, their blending can cause engine problems, or even failure.

Oils by different manufacturers most likely will have different types of additives.   The physicochemical and performance characteristics of oils therefore, should be compared and examined prior to the topping off with a new or different type of oil.  In any case, after such operations are completed, the engine should be cleaned and the oil should be removed and replaced.  This is known as changing the oil.

It is much easier to handle this problem with industrial oils.  According to the latest research of a national scientific institute, oils of different brands that have various performance characteristics will not form a mixture.  In addition, there are no new chemical and intermolecular bonds between the components of oil.

In practice, prior to mixing, industrial oils are tested to determine the tangent delta (tan delta) that reflects the dielectric strength of the oil.  Many industrial energy facilities in the course of fuel mixture production, use special blending equipment to obtain a high-quality final product.

The following is the list of benefits of modern industrial fuel blending equipment:

(1) possibility to set the desired formulation based on individual calculations for each component;

(2) precise metering of components and formulas;

(3) precise blending temperature control;

(4) low power consumption;

(5) trouble-free maintenance; and

(6) several different technological operations performed by one piece of equipment.

The Domestic Production of Soft Drinks

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The market for soft drinks is divided into three main segments:  (1) mineral and drinking water; (2)  juices and juice-containing drinks; and (3) fizzy/carbonated drinks.  The first segment of the market includes mineral water, well water and purified water (with or without flavouring agents but with no added sugar).  The second segment includes fruit and vegetable juices, nectars, juice-containing drinks, and fruit puree.  Sweet fizzy/carbonated drinks, based on water and with sugar, include soda, rye beer, fruit drink and alcohol-free champagne for children.

The gross market share of such well-known international corporations as Bonaqua, owned by Coca-Cola and Aqua Minerale, owned by PepsiCo that function in the domestic market,  exceeds 50%.  It is therefore, very difficult to compete with them.  Still, there are possibilities to promote national and international soft drink brands other than Coke and Pepsi.

The profitability of soft drink products is achieved by original investments, good positioning of goods in the market and the quality of the soft drinks.  The technology of soft drink production is based on the blending of different ingredients such as water, sugar, fruits and berries, and other semi-finished products.  All the components, and especially the production processes, are strictly regulated by special documents and should comply with national and international quality standards to make the products competitive in the market.

Soft drinks are characterized by a wide range of goods.  The uniqueness of the formulation is realized by the proper metering of components and the technology of of modern blending equipment.

In today’s world, there are many kinds of blending equipment available for the soft drink market.  Industrial-type blending units enjoy wide popularity.  For example, the USB unit available from GlobeCore was originally designed for fuel blending.  Being mobile and versatile however, this unit has obtained a wide circulation in industrial energy markets and now, food processing markets.

GlobeCore USB units were tested not only on oil products, but also on different types of paints, soaps, vegetable-based fluids and “edible fluids.”  The results exceeded expectations!  GlobeCore USB units are so versatile, they can be used for blending limitless kinds of different fluids and liquids.

The introduction of liquid components into soft drink production is performed using all the capabilities of the technology.  The blending units cycle through different modes of blending with constant monitoring of temperature conditions.

Each component of GlobeCore’s USB units is designed and manufactured with account for the individual needs of each customer.  This system may be easily integrated into the existing production processes, or can operate autonomously.  According to industry analysts, it could cost you as much as 1.5 million dollars to set up a plant that will produce soft drinks and mineral water.   The pay-off period is 5-7 years.

According to different estimates, the profitability of soft drink production is between 10 to 20%.  Sales of soft drinks exceeds more than 2 billion litres per year therefore, the market is huge and continues to grow each year.

Though there is a tendency towards drinks that are more healthful such as juices and mineral water, between 70% to 75% of the population still buy soft drinks.  It is therefore, a fair assumption to say that GlobeCore’s USB blending systems are an effective investment that will greater benefit the manufacturer of soft drink products.

Demand for New Items – a Metering Pump

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As often happens, complicated technological processes and developments are adjusted to be used in different branches of industry.  Easy-to-use and versatile equipment is an integral part of the production process of different items.

Facilities that specialize in the production of household products adopt practices from heavy, power and oil and gas industries.   This is due to the fact that  they use the same components such as chemical elements and natural resources that are suitable for industrial and general purposes.

GlobeCore USB blending units are used at facilities that blend fuel mixtures and try to re-use the supplies from third parties for their own benefit.

Custom-made equipment allows you to keep trade secrets secret and saves money on fuel.  The possibility to adjust formulations and use different liquids or many different components during the blending process draws a lot of attention.  Especially the companies engaged in soap production.  In the Soap Industry it is very important to be very different and to not to be like the products of other companies.

Blending equipment is characterized according to the operations it performs.  Each part of the blending equipment affects the quality of the final product.  A “Dosing Unit” is one such part.  It may be applied as independent equipment or as a part of a larger, more complicated piece of equipment used in different branches of industry.  In particular, dosing units are indispensable when working with chemical reagents.

A Metering pump is one of the pieces of equipment that is considered to be a  dosing unit.  It facilitates the blending of different components.  A metering pump is used to purify wastewater, improve the quality of water with the help of reagents and for cleaning swimming pools.

In the home care industry, a metering pump is used to produce cosmetic products, soaps and shampoos.  There are many different classifications of metering pumps,  but as a rule they are characterized according to,  (1) the nature of the work performed; and (2) the method of supply.

According to the first classification, there can be piston-type, flexible-tube and membrane pumps.   A piston-type pump is the most widely used since it can operate with different fluids that have a range of various characteristics.  The piston pump is characterized by a high-performance supply of components.  The operation of this type of pumps is regulated by changing the length of the stroke of the piston.  The working chamber of a piston-type pump is small so that the possibility of leaks is eliminated.

The piston features a long metal bar.  When in operation, it does not make contact with the walls of the working cylinder.  As a result if the up and won movement of the piston, a metering pump draws in and pushes the liquid out.

Piston-type pumps can work with liquids that are under high pressure. They can increase the capacity and volume of the dosing procedure.  The material the metering pump is made of however, should be checked for compatibility with the chemical reagents being pumped.

The operational principle of other kinds of metering pumps is quite different due to their design.  For example, a membrane-type metering pump protects the future composition of mixtures from contaminants.  It should be made therefore, of anti-corrosion materials that are resistant to chemicals and toxins.  Additionally, membrane-type metering pumps are unable to match piston-type pumps in accuracy.  Membrane pumps have a lower capacity and a reduced service life due to the constant influence of harmful chemicals.

Due to the shorter service life of membrane type pumps, designers and engineers have made constant improvements to the pumps that have resulted in the creation of models with a double membrane to increase resistance to aging and decomposition.

In addition to the piston type and membrane type pumps,  there are electromagnetic, electromechanical and peristaltic metering pumps.  Metering pumps range in capacity depending on their purposes and individual needs of the facility.

Being an integral part of the blending process, a metering pump increases the efficiency of many industries.

GlobeCore’s USB Line for Blending Paint: A Semi-Automatic Technology

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GlobeCore’s integrated USB line is a modern example of versatile equipment that can be used in different branches of industry to perform different tasks.  The term ‘blending of paints’ does not refer to the services of a beauty salon.

Equipment for paint blending is applied in the chemical, construction and automobile industries.  Unmanageable rack-type blending units for paint blending can be replaced with a compact, mobile GlobeCore USB unit that can be custom-made to meet the individual needs of the client.  The final product is homogeneous and of high-quality since blending is performed by hi-tech systems.

In earlier years, paint blending equipment belonged only to facilities involved in the paint production industry.  It is however, much more profitable for every entrepreneur to invest money in his own production.

The following is the list of benefits of paint blending equipment available for your production facility:

(1) low-cost production of paints using your own materials;

(2) no delays with paint supply;

(3) the desired color of the paint produced;

(4) a scheduled paint production, independent of the working hours of stores and stocks of paints;

(5) no need to buy paints to keep them in stock to meet unanticipated needs.

One of the main benefits of GlobeCore’s USB line for paint blending is the homogeneity of the mixture.  Special dosing and programming systems produce mixtures that are resistant to breakdown and improves the quality of paint.

GlobeCore’s USB blending units are based on the hydrodynamic process of blending.  This kind of equipment allows you to set the necessary blending formula according to a specified amount of each component that is supplied through the special dosing systems to the unit.  The advantage of this process is the possibility to control the dosing of each component of the mixture at a considerable reduction of the blending cycle.

The USB line of blending units available from GlobeCore can be used for compounding different liquids within different formulations.  Paints, blended with GlobeCore blending equipment, meet all international and national standards and regulations, do not separate, and are serviceable.