At IUS Pigging Systems, we engineer robust and efficient pigging systems for paint industry that are designed to handle the unique challenges of high-viscosity and abrasive materials. Our systems help paint and coating manufacturers recover valuable products from pipelines, reduce downtime, and maintain clean, contamination-free processes.
Whether you’re producing decorative paints, industrial coatings, automotive finishes, or specialty chemicals, our inline pigging solutions minimize waste, boost productivity, and ensure consistent quality—while significantly reducing cleaning costs and solvent usage.
Our expert team provides complete end-to-end services, including design, fabrication, installation, and support—ensuring your pigging system for the paint industry delivers exceptional performance and long-term value.
1. Maximum Product Recovery
Pigging recovers up to 99.5% of paint, coatings, or varnishes left in the pipelines, reducing product waste and increasing overall yield—especially important for expensive or specialty coatings.
2. Faster Color and Product Changeovers
Pigging clears the lines quickly and thoroughly, enabling faster switchovers between different paint colors or formulations, which reduces downtime and boosts productivity.
3. Reduced Use of Cleaning Solvents
Since the product is almost fully recovered, much less solvent is needed for cleaning, resulting in lower chemical costs, less hazardous waste, and easier disposal.
4. Minimized Cross-Contamination
Pigging prevents mixing of different batches or colors by cleanly separating materials, ensuring consistent product quality.
5. Greater Process Efficiency
With less cleaning time, fewer manual interventions, and improved flow control, pigging enhances overall plant efficiency and throughput.
Paint comprises pigments, binders (resins), solvents (water or organic), and additives like thickeners, biocides, and UV stabilizers.
Binders like epoxies and polyurethanes form protective films, corrosion-inhibiting pigments (e.g., zinc), and additives such as UV absorbers enhance durability.
Water‑based paints use water as the primary solvent and are low VOC, while solvent‑based paints use organic solvents and often offer superior adhesion, gloss, and chemical resistance.
Proper prep includes cleaning (degrease/dust), sanding or blasting, applying primers, and ensuring a dry, stable substrate for optimal adhesion.
Pigging in the paint industry uses a rubber or foam “pig” to clear pipelines, yielding:
Up to ~99% product recovery, slashing waste and disposal expenses
Faster color changeovers and cleanup, reducing downtime
Less solvent and water usage, boosting sustainability
Minimized cross-contamination, ensuring consistent paint quality