Coating parameters to consider

Gathering information on the coating process parameters is useful in analyzing the process and for future discussion with partners 

Product

Nature
Shape
Dimensions
Surface aspect / hygroscopicity
Density
Composition
Resistance
Fines
Liquid ingredients Nature
Composition
Particles
Solvent _________ and concentration_____________%
Viscosity curve
Melting temperature
Maximum temperature
Drying / setting behaviour
Powder ingredients Nature
 
Composition
Granulometry
Fat content
Moisture content
Bridging?
Abrasive_______, corrosive________?
Production

Annual production

Shifts/day
Equivalent throughput  in kg/hour
Process Upstream equipment (feeding rate consistency)
Rate of liquid addition
Temperature of liquid
Rate of powder addition
 
Environment Current available : _____ volts, _____ phases, ____ Neutral, ____ Hz
Compressed air : pressure ________ bar
Available thermal liquid circulation
Connection with upstream equipment
Infeed heigth
Connecton with downstream equiment
Outlet heigth
Control : ____ manual, ______local, _____central monitoring
Availability of space L ________ x W ________ x H _________
The above results in  specific equipement characteristics
Equipment Nominal throughput
Main function
Particle movements
Product/ingredient  flows
Air flow
Temperature range
Energy sources
Control
Material surface treatment

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