Extrusion International USA 2-2019

24 Extrusion International 2/2019 INDUSTRY NEWS Maag Americas adds The ColoRex™ Color Mixer to its line of Ambient Pulverizers. The COLORex™ is used tomix product in-line with a pulverizer to eliminate the typical cleanup time of a central mixer. It is designed for most polymers and for production rates up to 907 kg/h (2,000 lbs/hr). The COLORex™ can also be used off-line with a loader system and multiple feeders. TheCOLORex™mixer is agreat alternative to tra- ditional high-speedmixers which are time consuming and costly to clean andmaintain. The COLORex™ Color Mixer will allow the operator to color natu- ral or virgin resins directly out of the pulverizer or froma silo. This is a high intensitymixer that will incorporate any pigment or additive homogeneously. The COLORex™ Color Mixer is controlled by variable frequency drive for themotor speed and 480V for themixer itself. The loss-in- weight feeder (LWF) uses 110V. International voltages available. Spare parts are available upon request. Key benefits are: ColoRex™ Color Mixer is portable, easily moved to alternate locations; OnDemand Color (portable, versatile); Elim- inates BatchMixing; Changeover time decreased (i.e. fromblack to yellow in under 1 hour); No confined space permits needed; Color straight from the pulverizer or a weigh station. Specifications: Process rate up to 907 kg/h (2,000 lbs/hr), depend- ing on material and density; Variable Frequency Drive; 3.73 kW Maag Pump Systems AG www.maag.com (5 HP, 1750 RPM) Motor; Adjustable height for all models; CE ap- proved; The Loss-in-Weight twin screw feeder is capable of rates as lowas 0.01%andup to4%; ColorMixer canalsoaccept liquid color or additives; Screwdesign is adjustable for better dispersion; Quick clean-up; Better ergonomics than the competition. Testing is always welcome. Demo models are available. For more information: www.maag.com/en/products_pages/pulverizing/color-mixer Maag ColoRex™Color Mixer New COLORex™ Color Mixer New Form, Cut, Stack Thermoformer for Medium-Volume Packaging Production developed GN Thermoforming Equipment, a leading manufacturer of ser- vo-driven, roll-fed thermoforming machines for the production of plastic packaging, has announced the development of a new form, cut, stack thermoformer that targets low- to medium-volume pro- duction runs for packaging for the food, medical, and industrial markets. GNhasdevelopedtheGN580Thermoformer,which isasmaller ver- sion of its highly regarded GN800 launched at K 2016. The launch of these two new GN models, part of GN’s aggressive growth strategy plans, has proven to be very successful, even beyond the company’s initial expectations, according to Jerome Romkey, Gen- eral Manager of GN Thermoforming Equipment. “We are known around the world as a quality- and customer-driven company and we are working diligently to meet the demands of a growing and challengingmarket,” said Romkey. The first new GN580 machine currently being assembled has al- ready been sold toa Europeanpackagingmanufacturer, according to GN. “The GN580 offers many of the same features as our highly successful GN800but iswell suited for smaller production runs, par- ticularly for the medical and industrial markets,” said Romkey. GN undertook an extensive research study and determined that there was strong demand from its customer base for a machine GN Thermoforming Equipment www.gncanada.com with similar capabilities to the GN800 but within amid-size produc- tion capability range. GN said the newmachine features advanced technology and is flexible and user friendly. TheGN580 adaptsmany of the same unique features of theGN800 and handles all thermoformable grades of PET, OPS, HIPS, PLA, PP, and PVC. The GN800, which was shown at NPE 2018 in Orlando, offers many standard features including in-mold-cut capabil- ity, auto-grease, heavy-duty bearings in the toggle system, and high-efficiency SOLAR heaters. Among the top priorities of GN’s customer-focused approach are improving productivity and en- suring that customers produce the most finished parts per pound of sheet. Over the years, GN has perfected the common-edge-cut tooling technology for their contact- and radiant-heat series of thermoformers. Common-edge tooling offers the ability to form a series of square or rectangular trays in a rowor multiple rows while reducing web between the edges of the products. Initial plans call for the GN580 thermoformer to be shown this year at the K 2019 exhibition October 16-23 in Dusseldorf, Germany.