EXHIBITION PREVIEW | K2019


offshore flexible pipe and custom pipe and tubing. It will also show a number of control and maintenance products, including its DS Activ- Check. This helps processors take advan- tage of real-time


predictive maintenance, by providing early notifica-


tions of potential machine failure. Machine operators are alerted to issues before they happen, reducing un- planned downtime while also collecting operating data. Users receive notifications via e-mail or


Above: The 3000A crosshead from Davis-Standard reduces scrap and allows faster start-up times when making silicone extrusions


text, and continuous monitoring of production machine status is available on smart devices and remote PCs. Key parameters monitored include extruder reducer, lubrication system, motor characteristics, the drive power unit, barrel heating and cooling.


Its benefits will be demonstrated on a profile line using Microsoft Windows 10 on an Epic III control system. At the same time, Maillefer’s Bluebox shows an Industry 4.0 data strategy developed for high- speed acquisition and storage from all levels. It will exhibit an implementation of a smart factory, where data from many different exhibits – including the stand itself – are correlated into informative dashboards. The real-time exhibit provides visitors with insight on how Industry 4.0 applies to their particular manufacturing environments. A series of Maillefer components – including its


MXC extruders and ECH extrusion heads – will also be on show. There will also be equipment for making medical and automotive products from elastomers.


AMI will launch new data subscription services and demonstrate a suite of interactive tools to support online analysis of critical market information at K2019.


“Our new data subscription service


provides a comprehensive view of the plastic processing universe through any browser,” said Richard Walker, head of market intelligence at AMI. “All our clients need is internet access. This is the first important step in the development of our data services.” The launch is the latest stage in the development of the company’s


30


This includes silicone technology for medical grade silicone tubes, wound drains and catheters, as well as equipment for manufacturing hydraulic and automotive hoses and automotive seals. One example is the 3000A crosshead, which reduces scrap and allows faster start-up times. It offers features such as a tapered mandrel and engi- neered flow paths to ensure consistent flow through all speed ranges, as well as a thrust bearing on pin adjustment to adjust wall thickness without interruption. “The show is always a tremendous opportunity to connect with our global customer base,” said Jim Murphy, president and CEO of Davis-Standard. “Our exhibit will highlight a cross-section of technology. We will also share progress on our product lines and continual efforts to improve customer service responsiveness.” � www.davis-standard.com � www.maillefer.net


FarragTech of Austria says it has continued to refine the design of its compressed air resin dryer (Card) – and will show a number of variants at K2019. The dryer, first developed in the 1990s, relied on a new method of drying. “In extrusion blow moulding, it was standard for a long time to vent the dry blower air at the end of each cycle,” said Rainer Farrag, founder of the company. “As a result, a lot of unused air – and energy – was lost, which I found was a pity. The idea struck me to use this air for resin drying.” Using compressed air from an upstream process


to dry resins made it possible to dehumidify material with minimal extra energy – and no moving parts. It proved a cost-effective, reliable alternative to adsorption drying. Although the basic design is the same, improve-


market intelligence reports and data services. These include AMI’s data- base of global plastics processors – which has been assembled over 30 years, and includes verified informa- tion for more than 20,000 named production sites. “The demand for plastics continues to rise but there is increased uncer- tainty as the circular economy becomes a primary issue affecting the industry. It is our intention for AMI’s data subscription package to offer a suite of commercially valuable information including detailed end


PIPE & PROFILE EXTRUSION | September 2019


use application tonnage data with historic, current and future forecasts of polymer, providing our clients with the tools to easily identify opportuni- ties associated with the circular economy in a visually effective way,” he said.


With advanced mapping capabili- ties and online access, a number of AMI’s larger clients are already using the new web-based Search and Analysis tool. Options are also available for smaller clients, who may require more targeted access to data. � www.ami.international


www.pipeandprofile.com


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62