Feeder Line Offers Processors More Flexibility

Maguire Products is unveiling its MGF Feeder family, showcasing a major expansion to its range of feeders. This comprehensive product line introduces five distinct series, providing processors more flexibility for various applications and processes.

The product line consists of: Maguire MVF, a volumetric feeder designed for simple volumetric color concentrate and/or additive material dosing; Maguire MGF, a well-established, fully automatic single-material feeder with rapid learning and self-calibration; Maguire MGF+ Line, which incorporates standard gravimetric feeder options for up to four feeders; Maguire MGF+ 100L Line, aimed at extrusion processors and furnished with up to four feeders; Maguire MGF+ 100X, which includes up to 4 feeders plus loss in weight hopper, plus an extrusion control package for streamlined process control in extrusion applications; and Maguire MGF+ 100B, aimed at injection molders, featuring a material collection bin with a level sensor for on-demand material dispensing.

Processors can choose from a wide range of configurations on MGF Feeders, including one of up to four different size auger feeders installed on one compact machine throat flange to meet diverse processing requirements.

The new MGF Family Series Control features a single touchscreen for easy setup and operation. The user-friendly graphical interface enhances the operator's experience and streamlines installation and long-term maintenance, making it well suited for injection molding, blow molding and a wide range of extrusion applications.

Maguire is also showing Fusion Gravimetric Blending and Feeding at NPE, enabling users to combine the best features of batch blending and gravimetric feeding for optimized processes. This is especially beneficial for installations with specific demands, faster color changes or when enhancing existing equipment capabilities.