Optimized Molding Is Only Possible With Efficient Material Drying, Handling
Injection speed and overall cycle time are often the focus for molders pursuing optimized processes, but for truly efficient production, molders should consider how and in what state material arrives...
View ArticleCONTROLS: System-Wide PLC Control of Auxilairies
New control system priced below older technologies.
View ArticleDRYING: Compressed-Air Micro Dryers
Said to be suited for smaller extrusion, micro molding, and AM applications.
View ArticleDRYING: Desiccant Wheels Come Standard With Color Touchscreens
All units furnished with 7-in. high-resolution touchscreen PLC.
View ArticleNovatec Expands, Adds Raybuck to Marketing Team
Company says it now ranks as largest U.S. supplier of drying and conveying systems.
View ArticleSave the Date for Second Annual Extrusion Conference
Plastics Technology’s Extrusion 2016 Conference will be held Dec. 6-8 in Charlotte, N.C.
View ArticleDRYING: Unit for Low, Mid-Range Throughputs
Dual-desiccant bed units require no compressed air.
View ArticlePut Your Dryers on a Preventive Maintenance Program
No one likes to do them. Many avoid them altogether. But a periodic “PM” program for your dryers pays off in the long run.
View ArticleNovatec Hires Drying Project Coordinator
Lawrence Korpanty will serve as drying project coordinator to further support and develop firm's growing dryer customer base and portfolio of drying products.
View ArticleAdvanced Blending Solutions Hires New Director of Business Development
Mark Jordan joins the team after 33 years with Techmer PM.
View ArticleAUXILIARY EQUIPMENT: New Controls for Conveying, Mobile Drying
New dense-phase conveying system among the new products Conair to display at K.
View ArticleDRYING: Continuous System Dries PET In 10 Minutes or Less
30% increase in throughput possible.
View ArticleAre You Ready for K 2016?
We’ve got you covered with five feature stories and an entire new-products section devoted to the October show in Dusseldorf.
View ArticleMATERIALS HANDLING: Real-Time Pellet Moisture Monitoring and More at K 2016
Mini-dryer, upgraded gravimetric blender, and a new mini central conveying system join the Moisture Meter at K 2016.
View ArticleUsed Machinery Dealer Expands in Southeast
ZAG Equipment has bigger facility in Gibsonville, N.C.
View ArticleAugmented Auxiliaries At K 2016
Incremental improvements to existing technologies combined with altogether new advances at the giant show.
View ArticleThe Primary Importance of Secondary Equipment
Resin drying, resin conveying and process heating and cooling are as vital to the injection molding process as the press and tool, and they get their due at Molding 2017.
View ArticleAUXILIARIES: 3D Imaging App Is New Aid to Shopping for Equipment
Turn images around and examine interior components.
View ArticleDRYING: Vacuum Dryer’s Load Sensors Continuously Control Resin Levels
Addition to dryer line doubles capacity of previous model.
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