show review | 2016 Boy adds benchtop XXS
Dr Boy lowered the entry point to its machine range with the introduction of the Boy XXS, a 6.3 tonne locking force bench-top machine configured for micro and sprueless single cavity moulding applications. The XXS is equipped with a
conventional reciprocating plasticising unit that can be equipped with 8, 12, 14, 16 or 18mm diameter screws and can deliver shot volumes from 0.06 to 10.2cm3
. Offering a
tiebar spacing of 160mm and opening stroke of 205mm, the machine is also said to be compatible with most standard micro form moulds. The XXS machine is equipped with an energy efficient servo-drive and Boy’s newly introduced Procan Alpha
The company also used
the exhibition to introduce its Multi-Drive system, which uses a pair of servo-driven pumps to
allow full parallel functionality or to support a stamping function on long clamp strokes. The new drive technology was demonstrated on a Boy 100E machine producing beverage closures on a 24-cavity mould. Also new was the LR5
Boy’s XXS benchtop machine offers screw plasticising and a 6.3 tonne clamp
control, which incorporates OPC-UA connectivity, faster processing power, and improved temperature control accuracy and holding pressure switchover.
robot, which the company describes as a value-for-mon- ey servo-driven three-axis automation unit with rotating gripper suitable for machines up to 100 tonnes. Designed for integration into the Procan Alpha control system, the unit offers a capacity of 5kg. ❙
www.dr-boy.de
Moretto rolls out Moisture Meter
Moretto used the show to announce global availability of its Moisture Meter, an inline resin moisture measurement tool that can be used with its own or third party equipment to maintain production quality and reduce energy con- sumption. The company said trials
have now been running at customer sites for more than a year and the Moisture Meter is now ready for commercial sale. Moretto also launched the X-Comb Dryer, which has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of the medical industry. ❙
www.moretto.com
ELIX Polymers sets its sights on the US
Spanish ABS producer ELIX Polymers said it was moving ahead with plans to expand its presence in the US, where it sees opportunities to sell its specialty products. ELIX business director
Carlos Müller said Americas Business Manager Gerhald Claussen now has a team of three in place: a regional account manager in Ohio, business development specialist in Chicago and an account manager in Mexico. The new sales team is supported by local warehous- ing in New Jersey. “We already have some
sales in the US, 200 tonnes a 52
will be on US companies already in contact with Europe- an customers and those seeking specialty compounds, such as the Ultra HH 4115 HI ABS/PC blend it announced at the show. This is claimed to provide a 5% density reduction with improved processing and paintability. Specialty compounds make
Specialty automotive grades are a key focus for ELIX in the US
year or so in special grades. Our target is to grow this to a few thousand tonnes very quickly,” he said. “We see the markets in the US similar to
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Europe: quite mature, not a lot of growth. But we think we have as good a chance there as any of our competitors.” Müller said the early focus
up around 50% of ELIX sales. Müller said the company, which generated revenues of close to €180m last year, did not have plans at this stage to compound in the US but added that could be an option for the long term. ❙
www.elix-polymers.com
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