• Causes and effects of foaming of metal cutting fluid
    Causes and effects of foaming of metal cutting fluid
    Metal cutting fluid is a liquid used in metal processing to cool, lubricate and clean cutting tools and workpieces. It mainly has the following functions: 1. Cooling: Extend tool life by reducing the heat generated during cutting. 2. Lubrication: Improve cutting efficiency and improve surface quality by reducing friction. 3. Cleaning: It can wash away chips and impurities and keep the processing area clean. 4. Rust prevention: Form a protective film on the metal surface to prevent oxidation and corrosion.     Why does metal cutting fluid foam? 1. Physical factors: Agitation and shearing of bubbles. 2. Chemical composition: Some additives (such as surfactants) increase foaming. 3. Temperature changes: High temperatures may cause changes in liquid properties and accelerate foam formation. 4. Water content: Excessive water content promotes foam generation.   What harm does foam do to metal cutting fluid? 1. Reduced cooling effect: Foam hinders the contact between cutting fluid and tools and workpieces, thereby reducing the cooling effect and causing overheating. 2. Impact on lubrication effect: Foam reduces the lubrication ability of the liquid, increases friction, and causes severe tool wear. 3. Processing quality decline: Foam may leave marks on the processed surface, affecting the finish and dimensional accuracy of the product. 4. Equipment failure maintenance: Foam may cause obstruction of cutting fluid circulation, increase the pumping burden, and ultimately may cause equipment damage. 5. Reduced production efficiency: These factors will affect the overall processing efficiency and extend the production cycle.   Advantages of metal cutting fluid defoamers 1. Improve efficiency: Reducing foam can make the cutting fluid more effective. 2. Improve processing quality: Avoid the negative impact of foam on the processed surface. 3. Extend the life of the liquid: By controlling the foam, reduce liquid consumption and replacement frequency. 4. Economic benefits: Reduce production costs and improve resource utilization efficiency.
    - Oct 25, 2024
  • Water-based coating foam problem and control strategy
    Water-based coating foam problem and control strategy
    The problem of water-based coating foam is a problem of multiple factors and variables. It is necessary to comprehensively consider various factors to effectively control. Pain-based component: The lacquer component of water-based coatings has a direct impact on the production of foam. For example, acrylic latex coatings are more likely to produce foam due to their lactated particles thinner and difficult to eliminate.   Additives: Various additives, such as foaming agents, wetting agents, thickeners, etc., will affect the generation and elimination of foam. Choosing the appropriate additive and its dosage is the key to control the foam. Construction method: Different construction methods will cause different degrees of foam problems. For example, no air spraying is usually more likely to produce foam than air spraying, while flowing construction may produce more foam than impregnation construction.   Technical indicators: The technical indicators of coatings, such as pH, viscosity, etc., can also affect the production and stability of the foam.   Pains and fillers: Some organic pigments may increase foam due to their small particles. At the same time, some fillers, such as talc powder and silica, may also affect the foam.   The drying time of coating: The drying time of the coating film has a great impact on the choice of the foaming agent. For a short drying time, you need to choose a foam with stronger bubbles.   Applying method: Different coating methods also have different demands for foaming agents. For example, reverse roller coating is more difficult to bubble than roller coating.   On-site adjustment: In practical applications, many coating makers will flexibly add a foaming agent to ensure a successful trial according to the situation.    
    - Oct 17, 2024
  • Foaming Problems and Application of Defoaming Agents in the Production of Latex Gloves
    Foaming Problems and Application of Defoaming Agents in the Production of Latex Gloves
    In the production process of latex gloves, the generation of foam is a common and worrying problem.   Causes of foam generation: 1. Improper process operation: When latex raw materials are stirred and mixed, air is easily introduced to generate foam, especially under high-speed stirring. Such foam not only affects the appearance of the product, but also may cause the surface of the gloves to be rough and reduce the feel. 2. Chemical reaction: Some latex formulas can add foaming agents. These substances release gas under specific conditions, thereby promoting the formation of foam. This not only changes the physical properties of the gloves, but also affects its flexibility and durability. 3. Unstable temperature fluctuations: If the temperature of latex changes greatly during high-temperature curing, it may cause gas expansion and contraction to cause foam. This will make the appearance of foam more frequent. Impact of foam on production: 1. Reduce the texture and performance of gloves: Foam will make the surface of gloves rough, affecting the touch feeling and use effect. 2. Reduce production efficiency: The presence of foam requires extra time to deal with, which increases production costs and also increases the possibility of machine downtime. 3. Reduce the strength and durability of gloves: The holes formed by the foam may cause cracks or even damage to the gloves during use, thus affecting the safety of use. 4. Safety hazards: Excessive foam may interfere with the normal operation of the equipment and increase the probability of failure. The functions of defoaming agents for latex gloves: 1. Effectively destroy the foam structure: Defoaming agents can quickly penetrate into the foam, reduce surface tension, and thus destroy the stability of the foam. 2. Reduce foam generation: By adjusting the formula and process, defoaming agents can effectively prevent the generation of foam and ensure a smooth production process. 3. Improve production efficiency: The use of defoaming agents can shorten processing time and improve the work efficiency of the production line. 4. Ensure product quality: Controlling the generation of foam helps to ensure the consistency and excellent performance of latex gloves. 5. Extend product life: Defoaming agents can enhance product durability and reduce defects caused by foam, thereby extending the use cycle of gloves.  
    - Oct 09, 2024
  • Herbicide Defoamer: A Key Role in Herbicides
    Herbicide Defoamer: A Key Role in Herbicides
    In the picture of modern agriculture, every drop of herbicide carries farmers’ expectations for a bumper harvest. However, during the use of herbicides, the foam problem is like an impossible threshold, affecting the effectiveness of the herbicide. Today, let’s unravel the mystery of eliminating foam in herbicide defoamer.     When spraying herbicides, foam formation is almost inevitable due to agitation, pressure, or the effects of surfactants. These foams not only reduce the contact area of ​​the active ingredients and reduce weeding efficiency, they may also cause a waste of chemical liquid and even cause additional burdens on the environment.   Herbicide defoaming agents can quickly defoam by reducing the liquid tension and destroying the stable structure of the foam. Adding an appropriate amount of defoaming agent to the herbicide can significantly reduce foam generation, ensure uniform liquid distribution, and improve the weeding effect. What's more, modern herbicide defoamers adopt environmentally friendly formulas, which are harmless to the human body and more friendly to the environment.   When selecting a herbicide defoamer, comprehensive consideration should be given to its compatibility with the herbicide ingredients and its defoaming performance. Make sure the herbicide is fully compatible with the defoamer and will not affect the herbicide's performance. In addition, when using, the amount of defoaming agent should be adjusted according to the foam situation to avoid using too much and affecting the performance of the herbicide.   In the world of herbicides, herbicide defoamers are solving the problems caused by foam with their unique charm, and making great contributions to protecting the environment and promoting sustainable development of agriculture. Let us look forward to the fact that with the continuous advancement of science and technology, herbicides and defoaming agents can bring more surprises and possibilities to our agriculture.  
    - Sep 26, 2024
  • Industrial Glue Defoamer Use and Precautions
    Industrial Glue Defoamer Use and Precautions
    Industrial glue defoamer is an additive used to reduce or eliminate bubble formation in glue during production and application. The presence of bubbles will not only affect the bonding performance of the glue, but may also cause problems with the appearance and strength of the final product. Therefore, the use of defoamers is an important step to ensure the quality of industrial glue. The role of defoamers 1. Reduce surface tension: Defoamers can effectively reduce the surface tension of liquids, thus promoting bubble rupture. 2. Accelerate foam loss: By changing the foam structure in the liquid, defoamers can accelerate foam loss time. 3. Improve bonding performance: After removing bubbles, the bonding effect of glue will be better, enhancing the performance of the final product.   Common types 1. Silicone-based defoamer: Based on silicone oil, it has good high temperature resistance and chemical stability, and is suitable for a variety of glues. 2. Polyether defoamers: Usually used in water-based glues, can quickly defoam, economical and practical. 3. Organic acid salts: Suitable for certain types of industrial glues.   Precautions for use 1. Compatibility: The selection of a suitable defoamer needs to consider its compatibility with the glue. 2. Addition amount: Excessive use of defoamers may affect other properties of the glue, so it should be adjusted according to specific needs. 3. Stirring method: The addition of defoamers requires reasonable stirring to ensure uniform dispersion.  
    - Sep 20, 2024
  • Drilling mud defoamer: optimize drilling process and solve foam problems
    Drilling mud defoamer: optimize drilling process and solve foam problems
    As a key role in maintaining the smooth progress of drilling projects, drilling mud undertakes the important tasks of cooling the drill bit and maintaining the stability of the well wall. However, due to high pressure, high temperature and the interaction of various chemical substances, foam is easily generated in the mud. These foams affect not only the performance of the mud, but also the efficiency and safety of the drilling project. At this time, the emergence of drilling mud defoamers can effectively eliminate foam and ensure the smooth progress of the drilling project.   The formation of foam mainly comes from the combined action of gas and mechanical shear force in the mud. The generation of foam will reduce the circulation efficiency of the mud and increase the drilling cost. At the same time, excessive foam may cause blowout accidents and cause harm to the environment and personnel. Therefore, effective control of foam is an important link to ensure the smooth progress of the drilling process.   Drilling mud defoamers are usually prepared by complex processes such as special silicone polyethers. Its working mechanism is to reduce the surface tension of the liquid, destroy the stability of the foam, accelerate the rupture of the foam, and form a thin film on the surface of the mud to prevent the generation of new foam. It has good heat resistance, stable chemical properties, and can stably defoam under high temperature, high pressure, and high shear conditions without affecting the subsequent drilling process.     Selecting a suitable drilling mud defoamer also requires comprehensive consideration of multiple factors, including the type of mud, the temperature and pressure of the downhole environment, and the influence of the compatibility of other chemical additives in the mud. An ideal drilling mud defoamer should have good dispersibility and stability, and be able to maintain stable defoaming under high temperature and high pressure, and be harmless to personnel and the environment, and non-corrosive to drilling equipment.     The use of drilling mud defoamers not only solves the challenges brought by the foam problem, but also plays an important role in improving drilling efficiency, ensuring drilling safety, and promoting environmentally friendly drilling. With the continuous advancement of drilling engineering, drilling mud defoamers will also become an important force in promoting the development of drilling technology.    
    - Sep 11, 2024
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