EXHIBITION PREVIEW | NPE 2024
Right: AEC introduced a new series of desiccant wheel dryers at NPE
AEC will introduce a number of new ancillary products at NPE, including chillers, dryers and blenders. The company has re-designed its line of GPL packaged chillers, which are now available with two refrigerant choices: R-410A or R-454B. R-454B is a ‘low GWP’ refrigerant that meets new environmental requirements. It has a controller with a new colour touch screen for simple operator use. The new design allows easier access to components for regular maintenance. In addition, AEC’s new line of desiccant wheel dryers provide high-performance moisture removal and have adjustable process air flow that prevents over-drying and cuts energy
consumption. Available in three configurations — ADP, ADW and ADC — the AD Series is a direct replacement for AEC’s earlier NGX and RDX series dryers. They are available with throughputs ranging from 50 to 2,500 pounds per hour. Options include an internal dew point sensor, level sensor, take-off boxes and integration with industry 4.0 equipment. The company’s BD-100 gravimetric batch blender is designed for applications with lower throughput rates. It features high performance and versatility for applications including injection moulding, extrusion and other processes. With a throughput of up to 100 lbs/hour, the BD-100 has small batch capability with a 1lb batch size and feeding accuracy of +/- 0.1% over time for each material fed into the batch. The BD-100 also has a precision .01% span accurate load cell weigh system. It expands the company BD range to six models. �
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At NPE, Colines will show its Noel PRE-1000-3R, for off-line pre-stretch film production. The machine runs at up to 1,200 m/minute – pre-
stretching film to a thickness of as little as 4 microns. The machine can work with rolls of 400-1,000mm in width and produce up to 150 rolls/hour. Technical features of the machine include: the
use of a separate adjustable multiple roller pre-stretching system; adjustable neck-in control; and automatic diameter control of produced rolls. �
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Conair will run a live, interactive demonstration of a new AI-driven conveying technology, which
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claims to “virtually eliminate” the need for human interaction or adjustments to central conveying systems. The patented AI technology creates and maintains optimal source-to-destination material flows regardless of material characteristics, distances, or destinations and automatically compensates for common conveying problems. “Our latest products – including our AI-driven conveying technology – offer processors a practi- cal, affordable, and technically advanced way to meet high labour training and turnover costs head-on,” said Sam Rajkovich, VP of sales and marketing at Conair. Conair invites processors to bring a list of their most annoying conveying issues to the booth, in order to show how the new solution can eliminate them. “Artificial intelligence will not only optimise the
process of conveying, but will also eliminate labour costs – specifically the need for error-prone manual interactions with the conveying equipment,” he said. As well as the new conveyor, Conair will display
more than 55 pieces of equipment including a working medical extrusion line and 12 new products. �
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Dyna-Purge has introduced its new L grade – a speciality ‘dual action’ purging compound that can speed up colour changes for select extrusion applications. The purge compound’s dynamic action works
efficiently on the process boundary layers as well as expanding into negative flow and stagnation zones in the system. The formulation is safe and effective for removal of resin, colour, carbon, additives and impurities without the need for abrasives or chemicals. The new compound was refined through
rigorous field trials under actual processing conditions in order to earn commercial approval, says the company. “Our clients asked us to combine specific
characteristics, distinct from our other high-perfor- mance products,” said Ken Shuman, president of Dyna-Purge. “Our client-centred focus put us on a path to engineer this unique compound and it’s quickly becoming one of our fastest growing products.” The grade is effective with all types of thermo-
plastics, and safely processed in the temperature range of 143-329°C). The amount of purge required to clean is typically up to twice the barrel capacity, though the actual amount may vary
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IMAGE: AEC
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