Acti-Flex Liquid Polymer Systems

Helpful Hints

• Add emulsions to water only
• Ensure very high shear at polymer and water interface
• Use soft tempered water 20-30 Deg. C
• Standard Emulsions 30 -35 % Active
• Concentrations .25 – 1.5% - consider Neat Polymer as 100% active when calculating feed rates
• Modulate polymer flow - not water - keeps systems cleaner with higher flow & pressure
• PC pumps recommended for neat polymer feed
• Agitate Neat Polymer
• Use “Desiccant Dryer” on Neat Polymer tank vent if high humidity is a concern
• Pumps SS/Viton - shaft speeds 450 rpm max., ENSURE flooded suction
• Consider Bag Filters in applications as advised by your chemical supplier
• “Critical” polymer application avoid direct to process system, use mix/age tank where possible
• Consider 20 – 30 minutes age time (use tanks when possible)
• Prevent leaks; avoid using water to clean spills, emulsions are very slippery when water is added
• For spills consider using dri-rite material and sweep up

Neat Polymer Feed Pumps – intermittent use;

• re-cycle polymer to neat storage vessel - or/
• Flush with mineral oil
• W/ Mineral oil lay-up Rotate pumps each month
• Inspect and clean check valves after usage

Process Feed Pumps - intermittent use;

• Flush with water rotate at low speed
• Lay-up with mineral oil
• W/ Mineral oil lay-up Rotate pumps each month
• Inspect and clean check valves after usage

Neat Storage Tanks;

• Do not flush or use water
• Inspect for build-up on side wall
• May require high pressure hot water , ensure all water is removed & completely dried before going back in service

Application Tanks – intermittent use;

• Flush with water after each use
• Remove as much water as able, not a problem for these tanks to have water in them
• Neat Polymer - Maintain consistent temperature & low humidity