MACHINERY | MATERIALS HANDLING


Right: Moretto says its X Comb 12 is the


smallest dryer on the market


Micro-dosing innovation At Fakuma, Moretto presented several innovations from its materials handling range. Gravix is its doser that offers precision in


micro-dosing, thanks to digital electronics, a double eyelid shutter device and self-learning. Also in materials handling, X Comb 12 is a new dryer – which Moretto claims is the smallest on the market – with a -50°C Dew Point and low energy consump- tion. Moretto offers this with OTX (Original Thermal eXchanger) hopper and X Max – a large dryer capa- ble of 20,000 kg per hour. The company says it has 49 dryer models in its


range – and that X Comb is the latest of 16 patents in drying.


party database for reporting and analytics. This enables integration with ERP or other software systems for higher operational efficiency. “Tracker represents a significant advancement in


process optimisation, quality control and cost management for our customers,” said Frank Kavanagh, vice president of sales and marketing at Maguire. “It provides invaluable support for ISO reporting, material validation including post-con- sumer recycled (PCR) usage, and equipment status monitoring – ultimately facilitating smarter deci- sion-making.” Tracker includes a Maguire MT Hub capable of connecting an unlimited number of Maguire units using regional hubs, if needed, over a customer’s existing network. A software subscription includes secure encrypted cloud-based data storage, rolling software updates, and remote technical support after initial start-up for 90 days. Operators can perform various tasks, including sending recipes, monitoring material usage, reviewing system setup, and addressing alarms and process interactions – all from a single web- based platform – using any device. In addition, it enables remote monitoring of


dryer parameters, material status and conveying operations. On login, users can configure their Maguire auxiliaries based on their specific operational needs, organising equipment by type, plant location, or production cell. The dashboard interface provides two access levels – operator perspective and production view – allowing users to remotely interact with Maguire blenders, feeders, and Ultra dryers. Maguire GT also enables customers to connect with conveying controls remotely.


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Joint technology Kubota Brabender Technologie introduced its first joint product development – the enhanced NX Series feeder – at last year’s Powtech show in Germany. The company was formed when Kubota of Japan bought Brabender Technologie of Germany. The NX Series feeder handles poor-flowing,


sticky powders as well as fibres and pellets. The feeder features a special negative angle wall hopper geometry and a diagonal agitator that prevents bridging and ensures optimal bulk material flow into the screw. In combination with other components, mass flow is optimised and a uniform screw fill level is achieved. The company showcased other products at


Powtech, including Flexwall 40 – which provides live insights into its operation thanks to a transpar- ent hopper.


“Our ambition is to harness the synergies of both companies and jointly develop high-quality products for the global market,” said Bruno Dautzenberg, managing director of Kubota Brabender Technologie.


Volumetric feeding Movacolor has launched its new MDS volumetric feeder, which it says gives plastics converters a cost-effective way to optimise materials handling and increase operator efficiency. The feeder allows for reliable dosing, with the capability to handle a variety of materials – from granular to micro-granulate and free-flowing powder – up to 70°C. By simplifying operations and minimising overdosing, it saves on material and process costs, says the company. “We believe it will become the new standard for volumetric feeding across the plastics industry,” said Klaas Talsma, product manager at Movacolor.


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