In the high-risk field of plastic composite material manufacturing and recycling, even small color deviations can cause significant cost losses. For a company near Cologne, Germany, a single mistake resulted in the loss of 30 tons of substandard products. Losses are not only reflected in raw material costs, but also in time, trust, and customer satisfaction.

Hidden risks of color variability

The customer has used HunterLab's ColorFlex EZ and UltraScan PRO systems for laboratory quality control, but is facing an urgent issue: can particle color be measured in real-time online?

They need to take action before the wrong arrival at the silo, rather than remedying it afterwards.

Real pain point: A color mismatch resulted in tank contamination, wasting 30 tons of production materials.

HunterLab's solution: intelligent, real-time, online control

We brought the solution directly to their production workshop. By demonstrating the SpectraTrend HT (STHT) system and color workbench software on the go, the answer becomes clear at a glance. Real time online color measurement is not only feasible, but also revolutionary.

The configuration includes:

• SpectraTrend HT (STHT) paired with ColorWorkbench software

• PFA casing suitable for harsh industrial environments

• Infrared thermometer is used to monitor particle temperature

• Digital relay output, automatically discharges product when Δ E * exceeds specification

Do you want to prevent waste of finished products before it's too late? Book an appointment now to have a presentation with our color experts.

Quick and effective benefits

From the first day, the effect was evident:

• Real time detection and elimination of materials that do not meet specifications

• Almost zero waste or rework

• Eliminating time-consuming laboratory testing and inspection

• Integration with factory workflow

This investment recovered its cost in just three months. "- Plastic Department Factory Manager

The result is self-evident

In just a few weeks, our clients have operated more confidently and efficiently than ever before. They witnessed firsthand the value of real-time control, no longer relying on quarterly reports, but feeling it every day on the production site.

The return on investment was so significant that the team ordered a second system in a short period of time.

Are you ready to reduce waste and boost production line confidence? Contact HunterLab immediately to explore online color control solutions.

Why choose HunterLab?

We not only provide instruments. We work with your team in your factory to engineer clarity, precision, and peace of mind based on your needs. Our mature tools such as SpectraTrend HT provide real-time decision-making capabilities for industries that cannot afford guesswork.

Stop responding to color issues. Start preventing them now.

Schedule a free consultation with our color experts to see what HunterLab can do for your factory.