Extrusion International 3-2023

21 Extrusion International 3/2023 aration of the extrudate by time (with 0.01 s accuracy) or position. Also optional are automatic automatic die plug opening, special pistons for high flow materials with very highMFR (1600 g/10min andmore), and the use of particularly corrosion- and wear-resistant steels for cylinders, pistons, and dies. As an additional standard feature of theMFi7, amo- torized lifting device handles the automatic, operator- independent application of test masses for more ac- curate, repeatable and reliable test results. An easily removable die retainer facilitates cleaning so that test- ing can be quickly resumed. An automatic material compaction systemoperates at constant pressure, also providing added accuracy and repeatability. Auto- mated purging and cylinder cleaning allow effortless, rapid emptying of materials remaining in the cylinder after testing is complete. Load-cell controlled compac- tion and emptying phases avoid operator influences and can thus further boost laboratory efficiency and the consistency of test results. Time-consuming clean- ing operations are eliminated at the end of each test. Options for the MFi7 include a manual mass selector for added operator safety and a safety cover that pre- vents unintentional access to the machine's test areas. Three inputs via the user interface of the control panel are sufficient to create test methods quickly and easily. User permissions can be set up individually. Test results are displayed in the form of real-time graphs. Live help offered on each screen reduces the amount of training required for new operators, and it helps avoid costly errors during testing. The MFi series is supported by Instron's Bluehill ® Melt software. Equipped with easy-to-understand icons and workflows, it simplifies user training and test setup. Test methods can be deployed to any num- ber of recipients, multiple measurement systems can bemanaged over awired network, and reports can be generated, saved and exported automatically. Application-specific optimal melt index measuring devices can be put together with the help of an on- line, interactive and intuitive configurator. Once the order is placed, Instron uses its smart inventory man- agement and efficient production processes to real - ize short delivery times. In the test lab, videos then explain the measures for self-installation and imme- diate commissioning of the system. To ensure productivity, reduce risk and minimize downtime, support teams are available around the clock to answer technical questions. A team of more than 300 service technicians helps Instron customers worldwide on-site to resolve issues. This is helped by the InSkill app as an AI-driven support tool that can be used, among other things, to submit support re- quests and view the calibration certificates and ser - vice history of the specific system. ITW Test & Measurement Italia S.r.L., Instron CEAST Division www.instron.com CompetencewithKOCH Top-class peripheral technology! FASTI-KOCH granulate dryer Top-mounted dryer for small to medium throughputs: Intelligent drying with ERD compressed air technology GRAVIKO-Series Gravimetric dosing and weighing, checking, correcting and evaluating in one operation KKT-Series Efficient and energy-saving auxiliary dryers for plastic granulate KEM-Series Dosing and colouring unit with chamber volume dosing with touch control unit Werner Koch Maschinentechnik GmbH Industriestr. 3 D-75228 Ispringen Tel. +49 7231 8009-0 info@koch-technik.de www.koch-technik.com Mixing Dosing Drying Conveying Energy-efficient granulate drying plant CompetencewithKOCH Top-class peripheral technology! FASTI-KOCH granulate dryer Top-mounted dryer for small to medium throughputs: Intelligent drying with ERD compressed air technology GRAVIKO-Series Gravimetric dosing and weighing, checking, correcting and evaluating in one operation KKT-Series Efficient and energy-saving auxiliary dryers for plastic granulate KEM-Series Dosing and colouring unit with chamber volume dosing with touch control unit Werner Koch Maschinentechnik GmbH Industriestr. 3 D-75228 Ispringen Tel. +49 7231 8009-0 info@koch-technik.de .koch-technik.co ixing Dosing Drying Conveying Energy-efficient granulate drying plant