Feeding & Blending
Materials Handling: New Volumetric & Gravimetric Feeders
Acrison has a new dual-auger feeder and a very compact model for mounting multiple units on one hopper.
Read MoreMaterials Handling: Gravimetric Feeder for Compounding; Remote Monitoring for Predictive Maintenance
At the recent Fakuma show in Germany, Schenck Process (U.S. office in Kansas City, Mo.) presented a new feeder series for compounding and masterbatch production, as well as new remote monitoring capability for the company’s weighing, feeding, and conveying equipment.
Read MoreAuxiliaries: New Auxiliaries for Blending, Loading, Cooling & Granulating
Wittmann Battenfeld showed a variety of new and modified auxiliary equipment at the Fakuma show.
Read MoreNew Approach Promises Better On-Machine Coloring for Injection Molding
New technology addresses limitation to injection molding with color or additive metering at the machine throat.
Read MoreNew Wave Technology Solves Biggest Conveying Problems
New wave conveying technology from Conair gently moves your materials at comparable output rates without damaging resins.
Read MoreAdvanced Blending Solutions Expands Space, Staff and Capabilities
Advanced Blending Solutions (ABS; Wallace, Mich.) has added 40,000-ft to its facility, including space for assembly, warehouse, and offices.
Read MoreInjection Molding: Industry 4.0 Advances at Fakuma 2017
At October’s Fakuma fair in Germany, several injection machine suppliers will showcase their progress toward Industry 4.0 connectivity.
Read MoreMedical Molder Cuts Resin Dust to Boost Quality & Output
As a result, part yields are boosted from only 3% to 60% or more.
Read MoreHow Low Can Low-Rate Feeders Go?
More and more processors are looking for greater precision from their feeding equipment. Here’s what some are doing about it.
Read MorePP Compounder Elbows Out Production Snafus
The Plastics Group of America eliminates monthly production stoppages, improves quality, and slashes maintenance expenses by installing new elbows on a pneumatic conveying line.
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