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Optical system removes black pellets with ease
A new optical pellet screening system employs a combination of LED illumination, cameras, and air blowers to detect and remove pellets with black spots from a stream of resin pellets with a resolution...
View ArticleLaser auxiliary targets precision medical extrusion
New precision equipment is emerging to meet growing quality control demands for producing tight tolerance micro extruder catheters and other types of tubing made from medical plastics.A data accessory...
View ArticleCore Systems assets for sale, again
The assets of injection molder Core Systems LLC (Painesville, OH) are set to go up for auction again following the company's February closing after the Whirlpool Corporation terminated its contract...
View ArticleUPDATED: Wittmann adds metal forming in Vienna to support dryer, loader...
Wittmann Kunststoffgeräte GmbH has added sheet metal forming at its Vienna headquarters, specifically capacity to fabricate round stainless steel components for products including its Feedmax conveying...
View ArticleThermal Care acquired by IPEG, joining Conair, Rapid Granulator and Republic...
IPEG Inc. (Cranberry Township, PA) has acquired Thermal Care Inc. (Niles, IL), boosting its heat transfer presence in the plastics industry and building out its auxiliaries portfolio, which already...
View ArticleAssembly demands grow for medical plastics
A study done at Value Plastics, a molder of precision molded couplers for medical applications, shows that a servo welder produces hermetic welds with a standard deviation of 0.4% compared to 2.9% when...
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Chinaplas 2013: Auto gas-tank molder opts for centralized material storage,...
Plastic molders and extruders that serve automotive and packaging markets in China are finding that central material storage and conveying systems, and central chilling systems are good investments in...
View ArticleFeiplastic: Cooling market heats up in Brazil for Mecalor
São Paulo—Process temperature equipment supplier Mecalor is growing as rapidly as the Brazilian and Latin American plastics processing market it serves, while still maintaining its family ties....
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Genesis Plastics Welding projects sales growth of 18% to 22%
Growing demand for engineered bags coupled with a major expansion will fuel sales growth of 18% to 22% this year at Genesis Plastics Welding (Fortville, IN), CEO Tom Ryder said in an interview today...
View ArticleFeiplastic: Brazilian PVC compounder finds local solution to bagging issue
São Paulo—When you're compounding 240,000 tonnes of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) per year, small variations in the packaging phase can have big implications for the bottom line. That's the issue Brazil's...
View ArticlePiovan’s Modula drying technology supports BMW i3 and i8 production
Piovan's material handling and drying equipment is playing a central role in BMW's new i3 and i8 production facilities after beating out five competitors on the basis of energy efficiency, ease of use,...
View ArticleDownsized deduster targets injection molding
A new deduster has been designed specifically for the injection molding process, promising to remove dust and streamers from resin and prevent black or weak spots in finished products. The new...
View ArticleOptions become standard features for new portable chiller line
Features like microprocessor control board with lifetime exchange, micro switches in lieu of bubble switches, and an insulated polyethylene reservoir are standard on the new EP1 Series of portable...
View ArticleWittmann expands Connecticut site, plans MacroPower display
Wittmann Group is investing $2.4 million in a 20,000-sq-ft expansion to its U.S. subsidiary, giving the supplier of injection molding machines, auxiliaries, and robotics its first North American venue...
View ArticlePack Expo 2013: Rinco calls pouch-sealing technology a ‘game changer’
Las Vegas—Rinco Ultrasonics is well-versed in the design and manufacture of ultrasonic bonding and cutting machinery to weld plastic components and to cut food products. But a few years back, the...
View ArticleK 2013: MainTech's automatic depalletizer enhances worker safety and efficiency
Düsseldorf - While an automatic depalletizing machine may not sound like the sexiest offering at this year's international K show, it's certainly one that can make the life of workers at plastics...
View ArticleGreen Matter: Bioplastics get a share of the limelight at K 2013
All Sites At this year's international K fair, sustainability and energy efficiency were the overarching themes that impacted almost every segment of the plastics industry on exhibit in Dusseldorf....
View ArticleK 2013: Mold-Masters showcases new E-Multi line
Dusseldorf - During a press conference at K 2013, Mold-Masters introduced two new models and a new mounting option to its E-Multi lineup. E-Multi is a comprehensive series of portable auxiliary...
View ArticleK 2013: Conair demonstrates remote control of dryers, blenders, conveying...
Anyone with a computer, tablet or smart phone and Internet access can now connect remotely with the Web-enabled controls available on Conair dryers, blenders and material-handling systems and monitor...
View ArticleK 2013: Gloucester & Pearl talk about life after acquisition
Dusseldorf - After acquiring both Pearl Technologies and Future Design in 2012, Gloucester Engineering Co. went to K 2013 with a full range of new offerings.Tagging OptionsDomain: All Sites Keywords:...
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