the end of transportation or the product ’ s life
Smaller vehicles can be used to transport the product – by transporting a smaller and lighter product , you reduce the amount of energy required for shipping and transportation which can help to reduce the emissions associated with transportation and packaging Reduction in the amount of energy to maintain the product – through using a more concentrated solution , you don ’ t need as much heat or cooling to maintain the temperature of the product to keep it within its best conditions
Reduced loading costs – as the product is smaller , the costs required to transport the product will be reduced , for example , a smaller product could be considered a ‘ fastloader ’ as it ’ s easier to transport and will therefore cost less than a bigger , bulkier product
The ability for consumers to reuse containers – when the solution is diluted at the point of dispense , this presents the opportunity for consumers to reuse their bottles or containers , saving the amount of plastic waste generated
Smaller shelf requirements – where the final product is diluted using water , the feed can be plumbed in directly and stored elsewhere meaning the water doesn ’ t need to be right next to the pump and solution , taking up less space or shelf surface .
So , there are many commercial drivers for using higher concentrations , but as already mentioned , there is a limit to how viscous a product can be due to the limitations of a dispenser ’ s pump capability . With Quantex , however , far higher concentrations are possible due to the pump ’ s unique high vacuum and high pressure capability , which means that Quantex can transfer viscosities up to 100,000cP ( which is roughly the consistency of a
Quantex offers a unique system because its pumps are designed for single-pack use and are combined with and replaced with each new liquid pack .
thick hair conditioner or sour cream ) so thick syrups , for example , are entirely possible .
Quantex offers a unique system because its pumps are designed for single-pack use and are combined with and replaced with each new liquid pack . So , rather than having a pump in the fixed equipment that needs to be cleaned and calibrated from time to time , the pump and pack contain and dispense the product directly from its primary container , thus eliminating the need for costly cleaning and maintenance . This also enables rapid product replenishment and products can be swapped in and out of the same channels without cross-contamination . This is perfect for dispensing products in retail environments where shop-floor staff are not accustomed to having to maintain time-consuming dispense equipment .
Quantex offers Dilution versions of its pumps where the pump features an extra inlet for the diluent ( usually a regulated , filtered mains water supply ). The water and concentrate are mixed inside the pump to produce a final product with no stratification . Depending on the final solution , the solute can be diluted at different ratios to achieve different products or variations in tastes .
Quantex pumps are suitable for use in a variety of industries from refill dispensers in supermarkets , to food and beverage transfer in food service environments , hotels and offices , or in manufacturing and consumer and industrial applications .
By transporting your product in a concentrated form and using a Quantex pump , you can dilute inpump with a ratio of up to 500:1 . This equates to removing 80 – 99 % of the water from the distribution channelwhich ( in some cases ) is the equivalent of reducing the transportation from five vehicles to just one , creating a massive reduction in shipping costs and transportation emissions .
There are many benefits to working with concentrated solutions and then diluting them at the final destination . With a range of pumps that can dispense virtually any liquid you can find in a supermarket , restaurant or retail environment – including viscous products like mayonnaise , spreads , viscous concentrates , and thick hair conditioner , or aggressive fluids like bleach – our range of recyclable Quantex pumps provide retailers with a convenient , easyto-use , hygienic pumping system with quick product changeovers , no cleaning , no calibration and accurate , drip-free dispensing .
If you are considering the possibilities of dispensing concentrated solutions to improve your product offerings , save costs and carbon emissions , talk to Quantex , since this gamechanging pump technology is a key enabler that can help you make a big difference .
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