EXHIBITION PREVIEW | NPE 2018


Above: Milliken will show a new addition to its Hyperform HPN family of PP nucleators


Right: Nord- son’s BKG HiCut cutter hub is claimed to provide increased output


designed to mount at the throat of the processing machine. The loader and three material hoppers operate on a loss-in-weight basis. No floor space is required for a vacuum pump; the unit features a blower driven by a lightweight brushless motor. Filters are cleaned using Magu- ire’s proprietary dust-clearing blow-back system. Maguire will also show a new intermediate- sized addition to its vacuum resin dryer range. The VBD-600 dryer offers throughputs of up to 275 kg/h and will be equipped with a new controller that monitors energy consumption and enables proces- sors to track consumption over time. VBD dryers are claimed to consume up to 80% less energy than a desiccant type and to dry resin in one sixth of the time. � www.maguire.com


Right: MTI will show a Flex-line type M2000/K8000 mixer


Milliken will showcase NX UltraClear PP, a PP clarified with its Millad NX 8000 to enhance aesthetics and clarity. The company says the clarifier also encourages broader use of PP through higher tempera-


ture resistance, light weight and easy recyclability. The company will also be introducing a new addition to its Hyperform HPN nucleator family. It says that the performance modifier improves the impact resistance and melt flow properties of PP impact copolymers, enhancing strength and support to maximise stiffness and ena- bling thinner gauges. Milliken’s other Hyperform HPN nucleating agents for PP and PE will also be showcased. These materials are claimed to provide a good balance of impact resistance and stiffness performance, as well as improved shrinkage control to reduce warpage. ClearShield UV absorbers for PET will also be highlighted on the booth. These are claimed to provide good UV protection and improved colour stability to extend the shelf life of foods and beverages, personal care products and household cleaners. � www.milliken.com


MTI Mischtechnik will present its range of container-type, vertical, horizontal, cooling, and heating/ cooling mixers, including a heating/cooling mixer combina- tion MTI Flex-line type M2000/ K8000 that provides 8,000 litres


of cooling vessel capacity. The M2000/K8000 measures


over 7m (23ft) in length and 5m (16.5ft) in height and is rated for a


typical batch volume of 950kg (2,100 lbs). It can


provide more than 7,500kg (16,600 lbs) of mixed material per hour. The company says that, like all MTI Flex-line mixers, the machine provides a high standard of mixing quality even with exacting mixing tasks. Designed on a modular principle, they can be individually configured for almost any application. � www.mti-mixer.de


Nordson will demonstrate the BKG HiCut cutter hub, which can accommodate up to 100% more angled blades per hub and up to 54% more straight blades. This makes it possible to increase throughput or reduce pelletiser rpm, which decreases wear to the die plate and blades, the company says. Blades on the BKG HiCut cutter hubs


have round edges and smooth surfaces with countersunk screws to optimise flow and


reduce swirling. There is also more space between the blades so pellets do not accumulate. BKG HiCut designs are compatible with all


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