Composites : Consistent Feeding Equipment Is Critical To Manufacturers

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Manufacturing News Directory - Plastics News

Whitewater, Wisconsin/August 10, 2003/Manufacturers of deck board, railings, spindles, molding, window, and door trim who utilize wood-fiber plastics in their processes must have equipment that is durable and versatile enough to make quick changes yet maintain consistent accuracies.

AccuRate's Mechatron feeders offer manufacturers of wood-fiber composites the ability to disassemble, clean, and reconfigure from the non-process side all in a matter of minutes. This enables users to change materials or recipes without typical time consuming procedures that are characteristic of many dry bulk material feeders.

In addition to versatility, the Mechatron feeders accuracy in feeding colorants is critical for maintaining color consistency in wood-fiber plastic composite products. If the amount of colorant going into a process varies from one production run to the next, color matching or constancy of product becomes difficult to maintain. With the gravimetric accuracies of ± ¼%, based on the material's characteristics, the Mechatron feeder helps maintain the consistent color quality from one production run to the next.

Mechatron feeders feature "Mechatronics," a new design philosophy used to describe the total integration of mechanics and electronics. Motors and all control requirements are integrated and pre-wired in the feeder so that commissioning is accomplished by simply bringing power and communications to the unit.

Mechatron feeders are offered in low range, mid range, and high range models with feed rates spanning from .058 to 1,100 cubic feet (1.6 to 31,152 liters) per hour. The feeders also feature both flexible wall (Coni-Flex) and all stainless steel, rigid wall (Coni-Steel) feed hoppers.
See http://www.accuratefeeders.com/mechatronfeeders.html

AccuRate has worked closely with both large and small plastics compounders providing superior feeding systems for resins and additives. From feeding colors to wood flour, fillers and a host of other plastics additives, our award-winning line of feeders offer you models with complete disassembly from the non-process side for easy cleaning or auger diameter changes. Whatever your plastics additive needs may be, we have the right solution for fulfilling them.

AccuRate, a Unit of SCHENCK - AccuRate, is a global supplier of bulk solids metering equipment and systems. For additional information on AccuRate products contact them at (800) 558-0184, by fax at (262) 473-2489 or visit http://www.accuratefeeders.com/

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