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and offers a maximum throughput of more than 1,000 kg/h at 1,200 rpm screw speed. Leistritz will also show its inline
elongational rheometer. Developed in
partnership with the Johannes Keppler University in Austria, this uses a patented hyperbolic narrowing die that allows genera- tion of constant elongational flow (said to be first for an online device). It can provide measurement of shear viscosity and shear rates in the range from 10 to 10,000s-1 elongational rates in the range 5 to 75s-1 The company claims that the instrument
and .
Above: Leistritz’s elongational rheometer is suitable for off-line or in-line measurement
Right: Maguire will launch its MMT micro tower blending and feeding system in Orlando
can rapidly determine viscosity curves and measure melt flow index, IV value and melt density, allowing it to be used as a tool to monitor reactive processing techniques. It is available as a standalone device for offline use or as an integrated system for use with Leistritz or alternative extruders. �
www.leistritz.com
Linde will launch a new physical foaming process for production of injection moulded parts without the need for any machinery modifications or retrofit equipment. The company says that its Plastimun Foam Injection Molding process impregnates the
as an alternative to chemically blown foaming techniques. �
www.lindeus.com
Maag Americas will show a full range of gear pumps, screen changers, pellet dryers and pelletis- ers in Orlando, as well as a new modular extrusion cart. The latter uses a tripod rather than a tradition- al four-wheel design to save space and is engi- neered to handle the four most common extrusion pump models. The customer only has to change the adaptor plate to fit a larger pump or gearbox. It will be shown with an Extrex x6
series gear pump. The pelletiser line-up includes a Gala-Automatik
PHOTO: MAGUIRE
EAC-7 Pearlo underwater model, which is available for throughputs up to 36 tonnes/h. Gala-Automatik will also show a Model 420 Cyclo centrifugal dryer, an energy efficient unit designed for use with Pearlo and the company’s M-USG and P-USG series underwater strand pelletisers. Dry cut pelletisers will be represented by a Maag Primo E model, a compact unit for production of high quality pellets, and an RES Bullet 64. The latter features tool-free removal of feed and discharge shutes to provide fast job changeover and easy
plastic granules with CO2 in a proprietary unit before they are introduced to the moulding machine. It sees the technology as a rival for other physical foam injection moulding processes in production of lightweight automo- tive and white goods components, as well
Right: Maag will show examples from across its pump, pelletiser and screenchanger range
cleaning. It is suitable for both lab and production applications. Other RES equipment on display will include a Chameleon colour mixer. Rated at throughputs of up to 900 kg/h, it is said to provide a highly cost effective alternative to current mixing solutions, offering a compact footprint and optional jacketed vessel. The Chameleon combines well with the company’s REX Duo pulverising unit, which will also be on display.
The Maag display will be completed with an FSC
plate screen changer. Designed for reliable and leak-free operation, this hydraulically-operated unit is equipped with a pressure adaptive sealing technology to minimise the risk of melt leakage. �
www.maag.com
Maguire will introduce its new compact MMT Micro Tower unit, which is designed for small volume processing and combines loading, dosing, mixing and dispensing functions. The MMT Micro Tower can mix up to three
materials, such as virgin resin, regrind, and additive or masterbatch, in 4.5 kg batches and offers a throughput of up to 45 kg/h. The compact unit is
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