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Optimization of plastic production at Viet UC Mechanics Polymer Co., Ltd.
About Viet UC Mechanics Polymer
Viet UC Mechanics Polymer Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of plastic materials in Vietnam, specializing in the production of masterbatch, plastic additives, pigments, PVC additives, and plastic resins. With many years of experience and a deep understanding of the color industry, the company meets the needs of a wide range of customers, whose mission is to enhance the global standard of the plastic industry and continuously increase the value of plastic products. Viet UC's products are used in various industries, particularly in housing, where plastics play an essential role from flooring to insulation.
The problem: Metal contamination endangers product quality and production efficiency.
Viet UC faced the challenge of eliminating metallic contaminants in the masterbatch* to prevent particles from entering the plastic mixtures during production.
These contaminants could not only affect the quality of the final product but also lead to machine downtime and customer complaints. To ensure the quality and purity of their products, it was necessary to find a reliable metal separator that is sensitive enough to detect and remove even the smallest metallic particles (Ferrous 0.39 mm, Non-Ferrous 0.5 mm, Stainless Steel 0.5 mm).
Additionally, they had to ensure that the solution works effectively even with challenging product effects such as dark colorations, especially with black masterbatch.
Masterbatch is a concentrated mixture of plastics used as an additive in plastic processing. It contains colorants or other additives, such as fillers, antistatic agents, or UV stabilizers. Masterbatch is used to modify the properties of the final product or achieve specific colors by being added to the base material in low concentrations.
The solution: Sesotec RAPID VARIO ensures reliable and precise metal separation.
After thorough market analysis, Viet UC decided to implement the RAPID VARIO metal separator from Sesotec. The RAPID VARIO was specifically developed to detect and eliminate metallic contaminants in bulk materials, even when they are deeply embedded in the product. The unit is characterized by high sensitivity, easy integration into existing production lines, and reliable performance.
The solution from Sesotec included a feature that can be set automatically or manually to respond to various product effects such as electrical conductivity and color variations (e.g., black material).
In the plastics industry, the masterbatch can contribute to the product effect, as some additives or fillers can make it difficult to detect metal contaminants or influence the detector. Metal detectors and separators, like the RAPID VARIO, are designed to be sensitive enough to detect metal contaminants while compensating for the product effect as much as possible.
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The customer benefit: Higher product quality, increased customer trust, and improved processes through Sesotec technology.
The implementation of the RAPID VARIO metal separator has paid off for Viet UC in many ways, especially because the company places great value on quality assurance.
First, the product quality could be significantly improved, leading to increased customer satisfaction. Returns and complaints due to metal contamination are a thing of the past. In addition, potential machine damage and costly production downtimes could be avoided through the reliable detection and removal of metal particles.
Viet UC plans to further invest in recycled materials such as PP and HDPE and to use Sesotec devices for testing these new product lines. This partnership with Sesotec supports the company in its vision to expand globally and meet the highest quality standards.
“By installing the RAPID VARIO metal detector, we were able to significantly enhance the quality of our masterbatch products. Our customers now have full confidence in the purity of our deliveries. Sesotec has helped us not only optimize our internal processes but also improve our reputation with end customers.” – Mr. Nguyen Van Phuong, Technical Director at Viet UC Mechanics Polymer Co., Ltd.
In summary, Sesotec's solution has not only optimized Viet UC's production processes but also brought long-term benefits for the business and customer relationships.
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