EXHIBITION PREVIEW | NPE 2024


Right: AEC will introduce its new BD-100 gravimetric batch blenders at NPE


AEC will introduce a number of new ancillary products at NPE, including chillers, dryers and blenders. The company has


Below: Arburg will debut its new Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric at this year’s NPE


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 configura- tions — 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. � www.aecinternet.com


Arburg will debut its new Allrounder 720 E Golden Electric at NPE. The machine, with a clamping force of 2,800kN, extends the product range upwards. “Extending our portfolio of electric machines


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helps customers meet current chal- lenges such as increasing price pressure, rising costs for labour, energy and materi- als, shorter product life cycles and faster product changeovers,” said Gerhard


Böhm, managing director of sales


and aftersales at Arburg. The model has a width of 1,848mm, which Arburg says is much smaller than other machines in its class. At the same time, the stroke has been widened to 1,400mm to gain better access to the ejector area. Thanks to the compact design, more machines can be set up in injection


moulding production, to increase output per square metre. It has a toggle-type clamping unit and direct


drives from subsidiary AMK. With an electric mould height adjustment system, mould installation heights of up to 800mm are possible.At NPE, the machine will produce razor covers from PP, in a 24-cavity mould from Hack. The cycle time is around 8.5 seconds and the moulded part weighs 1.2g. In a second demonstration, a hydraulic Allround- er 920 S – with clamping force of 5,500 kN –will produce components of a toolbox. The turnkey system also includes a Scara robot integrated into the machine controller and a Multilift V linear robot system. Over-moulded 3D films and hot-stamped Arburg lettering help create the aesthetics of the toolbox. � www.arburg.com


Boy Machines Inc will showcase six injection moulding machines. One, the new Boy XS E with efficient servo drive, will process liquid silicone bottle caps in cooperation with partners Nexus Elastomer Systems, Kipe Molds and Shi-Etsu. In addition, a Boy 35E-VV will be used in an automa- tion cell in connection with an insert moulding application, producing T-handles with different components. Meanwhile, a Boy 60E hybrid with electromechanical drive units for injection, dosing, and ejection will produce closure caps for reusable lids – which are produced in parallel on a Boy 125E. The company’s new Procan Alpha 6 control system – which has a number of additional features – will gradually replace the earlier Procan Alpha 4 system.


Boy will also show a new cooling 38 INJECTION WORLD | May/June 2024 www.injectionworld.com


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