Product/Service

Volumetric Feeding

Source: Plast-Control, Inc.
With a simple adjustment of the speed pot the operator has the ability to supply a steady stream of resin directly to the feed throat.

Should the application require a non-measured or closed loop

With a simple adjustment of the speed pot the operator has the ability to supply a steady stream of resin directly to the feed throat.

Should the application require a non-measured or closed loop controlled system a volumetric Dosing unit is the right choice. Consisting of a hopper mounted to a Dosing housing which contains a changeable auger. The electronics consist of a PWM DC motor with a 50:1 speed range and drive card running in an open loop. PLAST-CONTROL offers only the highest degree or reliability both mechanically and electronically. It is possible to install 1 to 6 units on one system. Additionally it is possible to have 1 control panel which controls several units on different systems to save space and cost. There are six quick change auger screws available with different rates.

Advantages

  • Direct feeding of expensive materials.
  • Quick clean out of material and fast auger change.
  • Large range of throughput rates available.
  • Modular units allow simple adding of additional units when needed.
  • No pre-blended material to store or throw away.
Options
  • 3 standard hopper sizes for matching throughput requirements.
  • Digital display of actual rpm.
  • Speed synchronization for following extruder speed changes.
  • Standard color RAL7030 Stone Gray, customer colors available.
  • Manual shut-off below Dosing hopper.
Dosing Screw Selections

COLOR THROUGHPUT LB/HR
P1 motor
YELLOW 0.44* / 1.7 - 5.5
BROWN 4.4 - 17.6
RED 8.8 - 44.0
GREEN 17.6 - 143.0
GREEN/BLACK 22.0 - 286.0
BLACK 44.0 - 418.0
* Based on standard PE pellets at 35 lb/cu ft. Higher rates available, contact PLAST-CONTROL

Plast-Control, Inc., 29 Green Street. Tel: 978-462-0306; Fax: 978-462-1425.