Extrusion International 3-2017

25 Extrusion International 3/2017 of complete high tech film and foil production lines ±2.500 LOTS LOFO HIGH TECH FILM GMBH Weidstraße 27 - 9576 Weil am Rhein (Germany) 13 HIGH TECH FILM / FOIL PRODUCTION LINES “Bexford”,“Lofo”, belts for “Berndorf” casting machines; film dryers incl. “IST”; foil winding/cutting machines “HSM”; 2 STEAM BOILERS “Saacke” GLS 130, cap. 14 t/hr Teminox GL-S 80 / nr. 94, cap. 15 t/hr; 3 nH3 installations “Wettstein AG / Kältetechnik AG” (2004); CONDENSATION COOLING SYSTEM “Herco”; chilling compressor “GEA” ( 2014 ); cooling tower “Karlsruhe” K3; trafostation “ABB” (2004); transformers incl. “Transformer”; TANKS incl. 15 adsorbent tanks incl. “Ansyco”; VA tanks, incl. “Grill u Grossmann”; VA storage tanks incl. “Hausach GmbH”; tanks with agitator incl. “Nowak”; agitators incl. “Pekrun”; FT-IR microscope “Thermo Fisher”; pumps and e-motors ; autom. foil wrapping machine “Epipack” Spinewraper (2007); Viewing : Thursday 22 June from 10:00 till 18:00 hrs and Friday 23 June from 8:00 till 14:00 hrs www.TroostwijkAuctions.com CLOSING : Tues. 27 and Wed. 28 JUNE 2 ONLINE AUCTIONS Coded material assignment with RFID-technology With the newMETROCONNECT U/C coupling system, motan- colortronic is introducing a high quality, manually operated coupling station for pneumatic conveying systems, option- ally as either an uncoded version (METROCONNECT U), or as a coded version (METROCONNECT C) with the mainte- nance free RFID-technology. The main benefit: The uncoded version can be retro-fitted to a coded version at any time. Additionally, older coupling systems can be extended with METROCONNECT C independent of manufacturer. Not only do coded coupling stations prevent coupling errors, they are often necessary if material tracking, validation, or certifica- tion is required. In machine dedicated conveying systems, every single process- ing machine is assigned a conveying material feedline. The connection of the pipe to the different material sources oc- curs via a coupling station, which enables simple and flexible material changes. However, the manual switching of uncoded couplings is a latent source of error, which can have expensive consequences if the wrong material is conveyed to a machine. The coded version of the coupling system, METROCONNECT C, is equipped with RFID-technology. RFID stands for Radio Frequency Identification, a contact-free identification process. RFID-systems consist of a data storage (also called transponder or “tag”), as well as a reading/writing unit (sensor). When the transponder is within range of the reading unit, bidirectional communication begins. motan-colortronic has equipped the hose couplings of the coded METROCONNECT C coding sys- tem with a swivel grip handle with an integrated tag. The lids of the coupling supports are also fitted with a tag. The read- ing/writing sensors are built in to the casing of the coupling supports. The swivel grip handles of the hose couplings have the advantage, that the transponder can be in the correct po- sition for the sensor without having to turn the material hose itself. There is a removable cover on the coupling holders. Behind this is an LED light which signals operation or data ex- change which is helpful for service work. The coupling system is controlled, monitored, and configured with the METROCONNECT controls. These can be connected to the conveying controls METROnet and a visualisation via Ethernet. Up to eight blower lines (vacuum systems) can be configuredwith theMETROCONNECT controls. Amaximumof 96 loaders and material sources, as well as up to 125 coupling points can be connected to each blower line. If required, an extension of up to 250 coupling points is possible. The mostly self-explanatory operation offers extensive moni- toring and diagnostic possibilities. The operational state for every material outlet can be viewed via a status report. The re- configuration of the sensors and transponders is also possible through the METROCONNECT controls. motan is offering the METROCONNECT C coupling system completely configured ex-factory on request. The coupling sys- tem is also interesting for processors who may wish to change existing coupling tables when in the process of updating ex- isting systems: Independent of the manufacturer, the METRO- CONNECT C coupling system can be adapted to older coupling systems. Images: motan-colortronic LUXOR EMA: compact dry-air generator with integrated conveying METROCONNECT C – wireless coded coupling table motan-colortronic gmbh, Plast Line Group www.motan-colortronic.de , www.plastline.com.pl