Automated Granular Pigment Dispenser
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- Published: Thursday, 20 November 2014 17:46
- Written by Concrete News
Company engineers have designed the portable Easystar with ready mixed producers and contractor supply stores in mind, noting the automatic dispenser’s capacity to deliver hundreds of colors with the push of a button; keep track of pigment levels; measure the right amount of pigment for each bag; and, perform with few or no programming requirements. The model eliminates the need to keep large inventories of colors and doesn’t require constant mixing or special temperature controls. The Easystar is provided for Granastar pigment customers. — Interstar, 800/567-1857; www.interstar.ca
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