Four New Developments in Plastics Drying
These four short videos provide a snapshot of what’s going on in plastics resin drying technology. Yes, there’s Industry 4.0, but also lots more to bring higher quality and efficiency to your injection molding and extrusion processes.
#industry4-0
Four New Developments in Plastics Drying
These four short videos provide a snapshot of what’s going on in plastics resin drying technology. Yes, there’s Industry 4.0, but also lots more to bring higher quality and efficiency to your injection molding and extrusion processes.
#industry4-0
Crystallizing Dryer for Small Batches
Resin is crystallized and dried with the same desiccant dryer that is used to supply dry air to the hopper bank.
Desktop App for Multiple-Dryer Control
Dri-Air’s SmartView Desktop App is a web-based application that connects a processor’s dryers through each dryer’s unique IP address.
Follow These Seven Management Tips for More Consistent Resin Drying
Equipment and advice sure help, but ultimately, good management makes the difference.
#bestpractices
Clear Your Calendars for Plastics Technology 'Tech Days'
Beginning Oct. 8, we will be bringing exclusive, live, online technical content on a wide range of processing topics that you can access for free.
#bestpractices #industry4-0 #dies
Drying: Touch Controller With Industry 4.0 Communications
Control is based on an open platform and consists of a PLC with a thermocouple monitoring system.
#monitoring
Spring Tips for Dryer Maintenance
The warm, humid weather really puts a strain on both the regeneration and process, so it is important that everything is in perfect working order. The time to check is now.
Use a DOE to Improve Consistency of Your Resin-Drying Process
Conducting a drying design of experiments (DOE) will ensure your polymer is properly dried every time. Here’s how to do it.
Wittmann Buys FarragTech
Wittmann gains FarragTech’s dryers and cooling equipment based on compressed air.
K 2019 Preview: Auxiliaries Showcase Connectivity & Efficiency
At press time, a handful of auxiliary suppliers shared some of their K 2019 plans, highlighting connectivity and efficiency in their planned displays.
#kshow
Resin Drying: New Dryer Line Applies Improved Heat Exchanger Design, Energy Management
New dryer combines advantages of two previous models while volumetric dosing control units stress connectivity, user-friendliness and easy handling.
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Resin Drying: Centralized Segmented Wheel Dryer
Launched at K 2019, Wittmann Battenfeld’s ATON H1000 battery dryer can handle a dry air volume of 1000 m³/hr, for a drying throughput of 500-600 kg/hr.
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Materials Handling: Drying, Blending, Conveying News at K 2019
Plastic Systems arrives in the U.S. with a handful of new auxiliaries.
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Plastic Systems Opens U.S. Headquarters
Italian supplier of a wide range of auxiliary equipment opens in Atlanta.
Resin Drying: Natural Gas Powered Process Heaters Offer Energy Savings
Conair says that with its GasTrac process air heaters, processors can realize energy cost savings of up to 70% by replacing electricity with natural gas as a heat source for dehumidifying dryers.
Resin Drying: Central System Offers Individualized Hopper Monitoring, Trending and Control
New system from Conair allows implementation of advanced control features on a per-hopper basis, including on older Conair dryers, as well as some competitive units.
Auxiliaries at NPE2018: Packing More Functions in Less Space
Auxiliary equipment suppliers are building more and more technology into their products, packing more physical and virtual functions into the same or smaller footprints.
#npe #industry4-0
Maag to Expand Virginia Plant
Gala facility for making underwater pelletizers and centrifugal dryers to be expanded by 20%.
Auxiliaries: Full Suite of Products on Hand at K for Moretto
Drying, feeding, blending, cooling and conveying displays at K for Italian supplier of auxiliary equipment.
#kshow #monitoring
Drying: Modular Drying System Provides Flexibility
ProTec’s SOMOS RDF modular resin drying system, which consists of units with their own dry-air supply and controllers, to debut at K.
#kshow
Drying: Compressed Air Dryers Reuse Process Air to Boost Efficiency
Compressed air dryers capture dry blower air from extrusion blow molding process for greater efficiency.
Drying: Large Dryer Series Simplifies, Makes More Features Standard
All the units in the new D Series of large dryers from Conair will feature desiccant-wheel technology, a common touchscreen control and an expanded set of standard features.
Dri-Air Expansion Boosts Warehouse, Manufacturing Capacity
Dri-Air Industries (East Windsor, Conn.) recently completed a significant addition at its headquarters and manufacturing facility.