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Handling Coatings & Adhesives Wastewater

Coatings and adhesives manufacturing generates wastewater with high solids, organic solvents, resins, and pigments. These streams are often viscous and difficult to treat with conventional methods. Our specialised treatment solutions address these unique challenges, ensuring regulatory compliance while maximising opportunities for resource recovery. Dissolved-air flotation, chemical coagulation and sludge dewatering remove the resins, pigments and solids that blind filters and overwhelm biology. We engineer each train around the specific viscosity and solvent load of your products to keep it running reliably.

pH Neutralisation

Handling acidic and alkaline wastewater from cleaning operations and chemical processes in coating production.

pH Neutralisation

Chemical Resistance

Equipment designed to withstand aggressive solvents, resins, and chemical compounds found in coatings wastewater.

Chemical Resistance

Process Wastewater

Comprehensive treatment for complex process streams containing pigments, fillers, and organic compounds.

Process Wastewater

Polymer Systems

Specialised polymer preparation and dosing systems for effective solids separation and sludge conditioning.

Polymer Processing

Chemical Operations

Sectors We Support

Paint Manufacturing

Wastewater treatment for paint production facilities handling pigments, binders, and solvent-based formulations.

Industrial Coatings

Solutions for automotive, marine, and protective coating manufacturers with high solids and VOC content.

Adhesive Production

Treatment systems for glue, sealant, and adhesive manufacturing with viscous resinous wastewater.

Sealant Manufacturing

Specialised handling of high-viscosity wastewater from caulk, sealant, and gasket production.

Powder Coatings

Treatment for powder coating facilities managing overspray recovery and cleaning wastewater.

Ink Production

Wastewater solutions for printing ink manufacturers with high colour loads and pigment residues.

Treatment Process

Optimised for Coatings & Adhesives

1

Equalization

Balancing tank to manage batch discharges from cleaning operations and production cycles.

2

Coagulation

Chemical treatment for solids agglomeration, pigment removal, and resin coagulation.

3

Flotation

DAF systems for removing coagulated solids, pigments, and oil-based compounds.

4

Biological Treatment

MBBR processes for biodegradable organic removal and solvent degradation.

5

Carbon Polishing

GAC filtration for final colour reduction and residual solvent removal.

Recommended Equipment

Products for Coatings Applications

DAF Systems

Dissolved air flotation for removing coagulated solids, pigments, and oil-based compounds from coating wastewater.

Polymer Stations

Automated polymer preparation systems for optimal solids separation and sludge conditioning.

MBBR Systems

Moving bed biofilm reactors for degrading organic solvents and biodegradable compounds.

GAC Filters

Granular activated carbon for adsorbing organic solvents, residual colour, and dissolved organics.

Sludge Dewatering

Screw presses and multi-disc systems for dewatering pigment-laden and resinous sludge.

pH Neutralisation

Automated pH adjustment systems for handling acidic and alkaline wastewater streams.

Key Benefits

Why Choose Reynolds & Bauhm

Specialised expertise in coatings and adhesives wastewater
Effective removal of pigments, resins, and high solids
Handles viscous and difficult-to-treat wastewater streams
VOC and solvent removal capabilities
Chemical-resistant equipment materials
Compliance with chemical industry regulations
Customised treatment processes for complex effluents
Comprehensive support and maintenance services

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Optimise Your Coatings Wastewater Treatment

Contact our specialists to discuss your coatings and adhesives facility requirements.

Industries We Serve

Our expertise spans multiple industries with sector-specific water treatment solutions.