Resin cleaning solution - how to replace the energy-consuming and dangerous method of general solvents?

Under the international trend of gradually requiring carbon reduction, the use of energy-intensive solvents will become increasingly distant.

 

The low-carbon and environmentally friendly PROLAQ system may be a better choice!!

 

Solvent distillation units and PROLAQ systems have different operating methods and characteristics. Solvent distillation systems can evaporate used solvent through heating and then condense it to recover purified solvent. However, this process requires specialized equipment and can be dangerous as it uses high temperatures and requires large amounts of energy.

 

Bio-Circle's PROLAQ system offers an alternative, safe and more environmentally friendly method of solvent purification and recovery. These systems use biological cleaners to break down oil, grease and other contaminants and can also be used to clean aqueous solutions. The cleaners used are non-toxic, non-flammable and easy to handle. The choice between a solvent distillation system and a PROLAQ system depends on the user's specific requirements and needs. Both systems have their pros and cons that need to be considered before making a decision.

 

▲Schematic diagram of recycling and using traditional solvent distillation

 

PROLAQ recycling system

 

Filtration with the PROLAQ L 400 offers significant financial savings. The cleaner is reusable without excessive energy consumption. It is filtered through a tilt filter or a deep bed belt filter. PROLAQ Recycling System Description:

 

Contaminated liquid is introduced into the filter from above (❶) and is evenly distributed over the entire width of the filter through the cascade box (❷). The filter is introduced into the water chamber from below (❸). Filtration occurs in the lower part of the slope, while post-dehydration of the resulting filter cake occurs further up the slope. Once a certain liquid level is reached above the filter cake, the fiber web is pulled upwards with the help of a belt motor. Use the scraper (❹) to separate the filter cake from the non-woven fabric, and roll up the non-woven fabric again through the reel. At the same time, the fresh non-woven fabric dragged at the lower end of the slope has lower flow resistance, which is why the liquid level drops again and the belt drive stops. The filtrate that has passed through the wool flows into the filtrate tank (❺) and is available for further use.

 

▲Schematic diagram of PROLAQ recycling system

 

Recycling system comparison	Traditional solvent distillation	PROLAQ System
FAQs and Features	Nitro thinner is often not available Recent prices on the market are as high as €4/liter 100% VOC pollutes the environment Requires frequent maintenance intervals Therefore high and additional hidden costs Slightly improve the VOC balance of solvents. High energy utilization, so only effective when compared to new solvents Emissions remain on site - no employee protection Emissions of 111 grams of carbon dioxide on average per ton-kilometer One ​​ton of raw solvent emits about 5.7 tons of carbon dioxide One ​​ton of distillate emits about 650 kilograms of carbon dioxide Even with distillation, processing costs and purchasing fresh solvent are essential Danger to users and the environment Serious pollution often cannot be dissolved No longer state-of-the-art Solvent distillation is no longer recommended, especially at current energy prices	The average service life is ten times that of traditional solvents 90% reduction in disposal costs No additional energy consumption is required for liquid preparation Through on-site distillation, the average is approx. Save €5,000 per year No hidden costs from frequent refills and maintenance intervals Less processing No need to extract No need to store dangerous goods - save space VOC reduction has a positive impact on VOC balance Protects users and operations because it does not require tags Can also be used outside explosion-proof areas Minimize CO2 emissions in distillation and transportation PROLAQ L 400 - Improved cleaning of all paint systems Paint gun, hose, pump, spatula Can also be used to clean resin!
Danger signs		No dangerous labels

 

Glass fiber reinforced thermosetting plastic sheet molding material (SMC)

 

During the SMC production process, residues remain in the tank and must be cleaned with PROLAQ L 400.

 

▲PROLAQ recycling system diagram

 

Generator residual resin cleaning

 

The motor is electrically isolated using resin, usually epoxy. PROLAQ L 500 is used to clean motors after being immersed in resin to remove resin residue from the area to be cleaned.

 

▲Generator cleaning instructions

 

(Source: BC Inspiration - PROLAQ - Resin Cleaning）