Burger & Brown Engineering Announces Promotion
Most recently serving as vice president, Corey Brown will become president of the precision machining, engineering design and custom injection molding company starting Jan. 1, 2021.
Internal Air Cooling Systems Speed Blow Molding
Chilled compressed air cools parts from the inside while the mold cools them on the outside.
Temperature Control Unit Offers Compact design
Delta T Systems’ Eco family of temperature control units (TCU) has been extended to include the Compact model.
Process Cooling Chiller Range Launches in U.S.
Swedish firm Atlas Copco is introducing the TCX 4-90A Process Cooling Chiller range in the U.S. with a variety of sizes.
Act Sooner, Not Later, on Auxiliary Equipment Alarms
There can be real financial, safety, and quality benefits for processors who train plant personnel to interpret and respond promptly to various alarms. Real-world examples offer proof.
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Process Heating/Cooling: Directly Cooled Pressurized Temperature Control Unit
New single- and dual-circuit directly cooled models were added to a recently launched pressurized temperature control unit (TCU) line.
Process Heating/Cooling: Compact Digital Water Distributor Mounts Close to the Mold
Reduced distance from the tool for Wittmann Battenfeld’s new WFC 120 digital water distributor means reduced pressure loss for the heating/cooling system.
Time Still to Register For PT Tech Days
It’s free. It’s online. It’s scheduled every Thursday through December. And you can register now to hear technology experts address a wide range of topics in plastics processing.
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Process Cooling: Portable Chillers Add PLC Control, Color Touch Screen
Conair says a PLC control and a 7-inch, color touch screen are now standard on its EP2 Series of portable chillers.
Process Heating/Cooling: Pressurized Temperature Controller Adds Direct Cooling Model
Wittmann Battenfeld says the Tempro plus D120 temperature control unit (TCU) complements the Tempro plus D100 unit, providing a pressurized TCU of similar size with direct cooling.
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.
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.
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Process Cooling: Portable Chiller Line Upgraded
Thermal Care’s Accuchiller NQ Series portable and packaged chillers now include a new control system and cabinetry design.
Process Cooling: Temperature Control Unit Features Open Tank Design
Delta T Systems says the open tank design of its new TCU is ideal for processors dealing with bad water quality or no water supply options.
Tooling: Hose Provides Flexible Cooling
Hasco’s TempFlex Z976/ and Z977/ metal-braided hose provides assembly, interchangeability, and adaptability to any groove pattern.
Process Cooling: Applying Expended Energy for Useful Plant Operations
Centralized cooling system uses a heat pump to recover cooling fluid energy and repurpose it for everything from pre-heating plastic prior to processing; to heating offices, storage areas, assembly rooms; to regenerating desiccant for dehumidification.
Tooling: Larger Model Integrated Pump/Filter System for Cleaning Internal Cooling Passages
New Eco-Pro 360 XL cart from iD Additives more than doubles the output of the company’s standard Eco-Pro cart, and targets larger molds and chill rolls for extrusion.
Cooling: TCU Packs More Output Into Same Footprint With Stacked Design
Delta T Systems (Richfield, Wisc.) extended its Eco Series temperature control unit (TCU) with a new stacked model featuring a common water supply and common electrical supply inside the cabinet to save even more space.
Strike the Right Balance in Process Cooling to Improve Product Quality & Profitability
Weigh planning methodology and today’s technology to cost-effectively address your process-cooling needs.
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Materials Part 1: What Annealing Can Do for Your Process
Relatively rapid cooling rates in processing introduce internal stress. If functional problems in use result, annealing may draw down the stress to levels that may not be achievable during processing.
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Cooling: Portable Chiller Line Expands With 30-Ton Unit
Thermal Care’s NQV Series Portable Chillers are available from 5 to 30 tons in both air- and water-cooled models.
Wittmann Buys FarragTech
Wittmann gains FarragTech’s dryers and cooling equipment based on compressed air.
Cart & Pump/Filter System Mobilize Cooling-Passage Cleaning
iD Additives Inc., LaGrange, Ill., is featuring its new iD Eco-Pro 360 Cart with an integrated pump/filter system at PLASTEC West.
Portable Chiller Donated to University's Plastics Program
Delta T Systems has donated a 2-ton variable speed air-cooled chiller to the Plastics Engineering Technology program at Pittsburg State University.
Delta T Systems Donates Two-Ton Chiller to Pittsburg State University Plastics Program
The Plastics Engineering Technology program to benefit from the donation of a state-of-the-art two-ton variable speed air-cooled chiller.