RECYCLING SYSTEM 1 Aqualogic Inc., North Haven, Conn.; www.aquologic.com The Aqualogic Resinator is a point-of-use recycling system for purifying rinsewater on line. The exchange media is located next to the rinse tanks to reduce water use by 90% or more while improving rinse quality. The regeneration station is inde- pendent and is used to regenerate several local stations. PLC control for regeneration minimizes the volume of chemicals and water used for regeneration.

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NICKEL RECOVERY Eco-Tee Inc., Pickering, Ont.; www.eco-teccom Specifically geared for the automotive parts, bathroom fixture, furniture, and electronics sectors, the Eco-Tee Nickel Recovery System offers greater than 99% recov- ery of the nickel dragged out to the rinsewaters. Utilizing the patented Recoflo ion exchange technique, the system will recover a purified, sulfate/chloride bal- anced nickel concentrate at a pH suitable for recycling. Organic brighteners are rejected so that the nickel recovered from the rinses following a bright nickel plat- ing bath can be recycled safely to a semi-bright bath without fear of cross contamination.

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ION EXCHANGE SYSTEMS Kontek Ecology Systems Inc., Burlington, Ont.; www.kontekecology.com Kontek ReKon ion exchange systems have proven to be a reliable and cost-effective method of removing dissolved heavy metals and salts from wastewater and producing high-quality deionized water for recycling. Each system is equipped with duplex resin beds, pro- viding continuous “on demand” deionized water supply. The sys- tem’s on-board real-time PLC-controlled monitoring system ensures water quality, and pH values remain constant for your process rinsewater requirements. The system’s PLC automatically manages both service and regeneration cycles. A unique feature of the Kontek ReKon control system is the ability to monitor and con- trol solution flow throughout the entire process loop. From the cus- tomers rinsewater collection tanks to the continuously UV steril- ized repressurization system solution levels, and the water loop’s volume is carefully monitored and automatically adjusted. Regeneration chemical levels are also monitored and controlled ensuring that each regeneration cycle is completed with optimal efficiency and regeneration waste is minimized. Circle 156 on reader information card

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