EVENT Interplas 2023
Plastics machinery: Is perfect production possible?
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or over thirty years CD Automation has helped engineers and system designers reduce plant complexity and costs. By integrating temperature control systems and using the latest power control, intelligent production solutions can be achieved. An exciting area for the companies’ design team is the plastics extrusion industry, and the drive to optimise heating performance. This is a special plastic deformation procedure, aimed at the production of ‘extruded’ parts with a constant cross-section, such as tubes, their simplest form, granules composed of During extrusion, plastics (in the form of small granules) are heated to set temperatures and melted. They are then undergo a cooling and consolidation
process. Accurate temperature and power control is crucial here for the overall system’s correct functioning. For performance improvement, two
To maximise machine performance, CD
• The latest generation of electronic devices can be 3x the cost but last 30x as long by using the right device. • When calculating the power for your load, consider the line voltage, heating element and nominal temperature inside the cabinet. For example, your switching device could be working at its maximum, resulting in a shorter working life. • Every 10o
C rise over ambient temperature cuts electronic life in half.
It’s worth periodically measuring the temperature inside the cabinet to ensure it’s not exceeding 40o
C.
• Electrical connections must be mechanically tight, to ensure as low as possible resistance. Loose connections power dissipates as heat, causing melting, but also increasing the electricity bill. cause power surges, spikes and voltage damage. Get the right power units thermal process.
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38 July/August 2023 | Automation
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