Advantages of Piggable Paint System

In this blog, we will focus on the Advantages of a Piggable Paint System!

The Paint industry has been getting increasingly competitive & demanding. Owing to the growing variety of paints, not only special and customer-specific but also small batches of paint for try or special colors like anniversary editions need to be applied.

This creates a need for a process that enables efficient and quick cleaning of paint lines. The simplest process that fulfills this critical demand is the Pigging process.

What is Pigging?

Pigging refers to the process of cleaning Paint feed lines using an object known as a “pig” to efficiently empty the paint lines with minimum consumption of solvents, either for charging a different colored material or to perform various maintenance operations.

Conventional Vs. Pigging Paint Supply system

Before the development of piggable paint systems, paint shops needed individual lines and systems for each colour. Now with the use of the pigging system, we can achieve multiple benefits such as:

1. Capital expenditure (CAPEX) is very low since dedicated paint lines are not required.
2. The system is environmentally friendly as it takes a very small amount of solvent.
3. 99% of flushing is done by the pig, reducing the disposal cost.
4. The quick colour change can be done on dead-end lines also.
5. Requires less space since the different systems for different colours are not required.
6. Reduces paint loss during colour changes while pushing back the paint to containers for reuse.

Benefits of pigging systems in Paint:

There are various advantages of Piggable Paint Circulation System such as:

• Reduced Product Waste: Saves cost by optimizing paint and coatings. Not only this but it also reduces material waste during color changes and system flushes.
• Efficient Cleaning: Paint lines are thoroughly cleaned preventing cross-contamination of colors. This also enhances the product quality.
• Versatility: The PPS system adapts to various paint types to cater to diverse industry needs.
• Time and Cost Savings: Reduces downtime by facilitating faster colour change which overall contributes to cost-effectiveness.
• Improved Productivity: The disruptions for cleaning and colour change are avoided which enhances efficiency and increases productivity.
• Precision Application: Facilitates accurate coating of paints and maintains consistency and high-quality finishes.
• Compliance with Standards: Adheres to industry standards and regulations by maintaining a clean and well-managed paint system improving the quality.

With the use of this paint supply system, the risk of paint-related corrosion also decreases. It also helps in rain mental impact as the material waste is reduced helping in ecological footprint. It can be customized according to the industry for adaptability and helps in optimising quality control processes.

Application of Piggable Paint Supply Systems

• Automotive Manufacturing: PPS holds great importance in automotive manufacturing for facilitating efficient colour change. It also helps in cleaning the pain lines which results in enhancing the production flexibility.
• Aerospace Industry: The high-quality surface finish on the aircraft components is a result of PPS. It ensures quality and precision are maintained along with compliance with industry standards.
• Industrial Manufacturing: It is a part of various industrial manufacturing processes, helping them enable a streamlined paint system and reduced downtime. Industries manufacturing heavy machinery benefit from the adaptability of these systems to different types of coatings.
• Marine Applications: The piggable paint systems help Shipbuilding and marine industries with efficient colour changes and cleaning of paint lines on vessels. This helps contribute to the maintenance of the integrity of protective coatings on ships, enhancing durability in challenging marine environments.
• Consumer Goods Production: These Industries (like appliances and electronics), leverage piggable paint systems for quick and precise color changes. This helps in accommodating large product lines and reducing waste.
• Furniture Manufacturing: Helps in the efficient application of coatings on various materials intern enhancing the aesthetic appeal of furniture products.
• Oil and Gas Equipment Coating: Helps to apply protective coatings on pipes and equipment that provides effective coverage and corrosion protection.
• General Industrial Coating Applications: Having a broad application in general industrial coating processes, these offer advantages in terms of reduced waste, improved efficiency, and cost savings.

Patvin’s Piggable Paint Circulation System

Patvin’s innovation in Pigging technology is a unique combination of the Dual/Single Pig systems. It is a modular Paint supply system featuring pigging technology that can be deployed for water and solvent-based paint applications, capable of delivering multiple colours with minimum colour change time and a predefined amount of solvent.

Patvin has always contributed to the sustainability of the environment with environmentally friendly innovations. Every solution by Patvin is designed with a special impetus in controlling environmental waste by effective use and recovery of raw materials, also increasing productivity.

So if you are thinking of adapting to the piggable paint systems, enquire now and optimize your paint processes and ensure high-quality finishes.