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OSB – On-site Blending

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On-Site Blender (OSB) System

The OSB is designed to cut total chemical spend by blending concentrated CMI chemistry on-site with products your team already uses in-process. By reducing shipped volume and improving cost per treated gallon, customers typically save 30-60%.

30-60% Savings Typical reduction in total chemical cost
Lower Freight Spend Ship concentrate, not excess volume
$0 Unit Cost CMI provides, owns, and maintains the OSB
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Proven Savings Example

The completed OSB is a full cost-reduction platform for operations with high chemical demand.

Operational Cost Reduction Example:

One customer with annual chemical usage exceeding $300,000 implemented the OSB unit without changing production volume or reducing line activity. By blending on-site with concentrated CMI product, the facility reduced annual chemical spend from approximately $312,000 to $134,160. That yielded an annual savings of $177,840, equal to a 57% reduction in total chemical cost.*

*Savings came from freight efficiency, creating only the volume needed on-site instead of buying larger pre-diluted volume, and lower cost concentrated product reducing overall total spend.

Cost Impact: Documented result delivered 57% spend reduction on a $300K+ annual baseline while maintaining volume.

Controlled Batch Blending

The OSB starts with the mixing vessel and agitator, where concentrated chemistry is blended into a consistent, repeatable solution for process use.

Instead of paying to ship diluted chemistry, facilities combine products already used in operation with concentrated CMI product and create usable chemistry on-site.

Cost Impact: On-site blending replaces freight-heavy diluted supply with concentrated mixing, lowering delivered chemical cost.

Concentrate Feed Integration

Feed paths are integrated so concentrated product enters the blend process in a controlled, reliable way.

Shipping higher-strength concentrate instead of full-volume product improves freight efficiency and lowers overall chemistry cost.

Cost Impact: Higher-strength concentrate lowers shipping cost per usable gallon and reduces total supply spend.

Multi-Product Manifold Control

Manifold routing and valving direct multiple inputs so in-process chemistry and concentrated CMI chemistry are blended as designed.

This keeps the process organized and repeatable while allowing facilities to retain existing operations without major disruption.

Cost Impact: Preserves current process chemistry while adding concentrated blend savings.

High-Volume Distribution Flexibility

Once blended, product is routed where demand is highest across the operation.

Teams can maintain inventory levels in holding tanks or blend chemistry on demand to accommodate different line sizes, operating schedules, and daily variation.

Cost Impact: Inventory control and on-demand blending reduce oversupply, shortages, and avoidable waste.

Ownership, Support, and Reliability

CMI provides the OSB as a value-add for qualified customers at no upfront equipment cost, and handles ownership, maintenance, shipping, install support, and startup assistance.

The enclosure and controls package keeps the installation protected and reliable in industrial environments.

Cost Impact: No upfront unit purchase plus full CMI support improves return on value from day one.

Data Capture and Savings Visibility

The OSB captures operating data including batch count, produced volume, and run-time status.

CMI shares this visibility live, through weekly Snapshot Reports, and in bi-annual Data Reviews so teams can validate and optimize savings over time.

Cost Impact: Transparent reporting keeps savings measurable, defensible, and continuously improvable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the OSB best suited for?

The OSB is ideal for operations with high chemical volume spend and recurring demand where concentrate logistics and on-site blending create measurable savings.

How much can a facility typically save?

Most qualified facilities see total chemical cost savings in the 30-60% range based on usage profile, freight impact, and blend strategy.

Can we maintain holding tank levels and also blend on demand?

Yes. The OSB can maintain target inventory in holding tanks and also blend chemistry on the spot to match changing production needs.

Do we need to buy the OSB equipment?

No. CMI provides the unit as a value-add for qualified programs and manages ownership and maintenance.

What reporting do we receive?

CMI provides live visibility plus weekly Snapshot Reports and bi-annual Data Reviews covering activity, usage trends, and savings performance.