Trialing and Scaling of Production for Startup ’ s
Beginning production of a new formulation , batch or innovative liquid product , can often bring about difficulties .
Knowing which pump technology to use to ensure a safe , efficient process , but provide the flexibility for small scale batches , whilst undertaking refinements prior to commercialization can prove challenging .
Not only are you trying to ensure accurate , repeatable traceable results and avoid transferring fluids manually , but also ensure any technology selected will stand the test of time and make certain cross contamination does not skew results .
One of the ways North Ridge Pumps 6 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk recently helped a client looking to scale production and perform trials was an innovator within the supplement industry . They were looking to transfer one of several blends of chemicals which were highly viscous , would not flow under gravity and they wanted to consistently batch set amounts .
The Problem with High Viscosity Liquids
High Viscosity liquids often cause difficulty in transfer applications . They do not flow under gravity , require a specialist pump technology which if used can also pose issues if ran without fluid and be easily damaged .
Such fluids are sometimes so thick that when delivered in barrels or containers , if the incorrect pump technology is chosen , fluid is not pumped - holes are made with the pump within the container of fluid , rather than it being completely emptied , with large amounts of product remaining . Not only is product within the centre of containers a cause for concern but also fluids which may remain stuck to the side of the container and the amount of wastage this can generate , in particular with more expensive fluids , or those which must be disposed of via waste collection . So when looking to scale production or conduct trials what factors should be considered ?