Can maker boosts its water quality

The Mashhad Packaging Industries Company in Iran manufactures metal cans in a range of shapes and sizes. Its factory is in a hard water area and build up of limescale was a major production problem.

A key stage of production is the welding of can sides to the base, as it determines the stability and appearance of the final product. Limescale build-up around solenoid control valves on the welding machine meant inaccurate, inefficient welding.

A decision was made to trial a limescale prevention system.

Hydropath's water conditioners were installed and made a positive impact, resulting in two Hydroflow HS-38 units being fitted permanently. The Hydroflow range will fit pipe sizes up to 5in nominal bore size and, for uncommon sizes, custom units can be ordered.

Existing scale is dissolved in just a few months and any future build up is prevented.

A year after installation at the Mashhad factory, there have been no problems reported in connection with limescale and no associated maintenance work.