Tek's three paint line modifications accounted for a 30 per cent net savings in the applied cost per square foot. Although low-solvent paint is more expensive, the new system uses 40 per cent less product. This means less hazardous waste from the production process and less money spent on expensive disposal. In addition, operators report case after case of improved efficiency. With fewer moving parts, the revised air-driven discs require less maintenance. Increased pump pressure translates to faster feed rates. Operators have a faster response time to requests for color or thickness changes, and less time is needed for cleanup. And if problems develop during painting, they can be corrected faster.