Finding salvation from the 13 deadly sins of pretreatment—part IV
This article is the final part in a four-part series that lists lapses in judgement by operators of pretreatment systems.
The first part of the series dealt with improper design of the pretreatment process and loss of manufacturing control. The second part of the series explained four flaws: the use of low-technology chemicals; lack of preventive maintenance; high turnover in operators; and lack of continuous education for personnel. The third part spelled out four more errors: the creation of rejects from frequent line stops; lack of nozzle cleanliness; use of poor quality water; and lack of consistency. This article tackles three more sins: the lack of defined needs; the lack of defined goals; and the lack of safety and environmental plans.