Sep 7, 2016 | Case Studies

Forsta Filters Improve Operations at Plastics Injection Molding Facility

CASE STUDY – INDUSTRIAL WATER FILTRATION: Injection Molding

Before & After 100 micron Self-Cleaning Filtration

Forsta Filters recently conducted a case study on an industrial process water filtration installation at GI Plastek’s Wolfeboro, NH injection molding facility.

The study, which includes particle analysis data from before and after the Forsta system, highlights how the injection molding process is made more efficient through automatic filtration. Jon Riebau, maintenance supervisor for GI Plastek was looking for a way to reduce the total suspended solids (TSS) in the process water stream. Riebau wanted to prevent the plugging of water channels in the plastic injection molds, provide an unrestricted water flow throughout their entire process, and reduce corrosion due to conductivity.

Forsta’s detailed case study follows the project from its inception, through the design phase, installation, performance review, and ongoing operation. Additional points of interest in this industrial water filtration case study include an in-depth look at particle removal efficiency as well as backwash water recovery.

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The study caught the interest of the team at Plastics News and was reported on by Bill Bregar under the title, “Cleaning Your Water System Makes a Clear Difference.” The article appeared in the September 2016 print addition as well as in the online publication.

Download the Case Study (PDF)