SMT Dispensing Systems Minimizing MisTints Dos and Donts

SMT Dispensing Systems Minimizing Mis-Tints: Do’s and Don’ts

Dispensing Systems Maintenance The Good

Dispensing Systems Maintenance The Bad

Dispensing Systems Maintenance The Ugly

Hello, Sto? ? ? …. . All my colors are coming out way off! What’s the problem? Hmmm……

Do: Keep your canister nozzles clean Do Don’t • Remove and run through hot water • Do not lose O-ring • Clean weekly

Do: Shake Your Pigment By hand for 3 minutes or with shaker machine with adapter

Do: Stir your pigment in the canister Twice a day for 5 minutes and after adding pigment

Do: Put the correct pigment in the correct canister Double check labels

Do: Charge pigment in canister pumps Every morning – set for 2 oz. and charge pumps

Do: Shoot with even, two finger pressure • Do not force last drop to fall • For large shots using both pistons, lift both red and black disks

Do: Check for pigment on shaft If found, change seal

Do: Use correct tint base formula Check label

Do: CHECK THE FIRST PAIL! Color must be dry to check View in natural daylight

Do: Drain water from air tank 80 % of all problems caused by water in tank

Do: Clean mixing cups after every batch This will avoid mixing products and colors

Do: Keep safety shield clean and in place Do Don’t

Do: Clean conveyor belts and lubricate with WD-40 daily Do Don’t

Do: Check pressure in both air regulators Pail clamp regulator = 60 psi Main air regulator = 80 psi Check for leaks when pail is clamped

Do: Check oil in air compressor Check weekly

Do: Refer to the Operating Manual Available online on the Sto Extranet under: SupportSto. Machine TechDispening EquipmentJet Mixer and Dispenser Operating Manual

Do: Call for service issues For Jet Mixer Service call: South. Conn Technologies: For In-Line Dispenser Service call: Fluid Management:

Don’t: Be “UGLY” Talk to Sto. Machine Technology to learn how to drive the right colors in and mistints out of your tinting process • Training Classes • Service • Support