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Oliver Valves has revolutionized its Liquid Penetrant Inspection ( LPI ) process with an innovative electrostatic spray booth , boosting efficiency , quality and sustainability .
By Melonie Dodaro , Valve World
Innovative LPI solution transforms manufacturing
Oliver Valves has recently revolutionized its Liquid Penetrant Inspection ( LPI ) process , addressing bottlenecks and enhancing overall production efficiency . The company ’ s rigorous analysis revealed that its LPI line was a significant hindrance to meeting the increasing demand and projected growth over the next half-decade . To overcome this challenge , the company implemented an innovative solution : an electrostatic spray booth featuring an overhead monorail system . This state-of-the-art technology , supplied by ATH NDT , offers a streamlined approach to processing both large batches of small components and smaller batches of larger components , significantly improving efficiency compared to traditional manual LPI lines .
Enhancing quality and sustainability
The benefits of this innovative solution extend beyond process efficiency . The spray method ensures a more judicious use of penetrant , minimizing waste and associated costs while simultaneously improving quality by reducing the likelihood of overlooked defects . Additionally , the integration of a new activated carbon filter efficiently processes all penetrant wash-off , demonstrating the company ’ s commitment to environmental sustainability and greener practices within its operations . By adopting this transformative solution , the company has eliminated the need for subcontracting , granting greater autonomy and control over production schedules and facilitating more precise planning and execution of tasks .
About the company Oliver Valves Ltd is an instrumentation valve manufacturer with an extensive product range that offers both needle and ball valves to 24,500 psi and needle valve manifolds and Double Block and Bleed valves .
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