Drying

NPE

Line Redesign Launches New Small- and Mid-Size Desiccant Dryers

After cooling options and a new control highlight completely revamped dryer line.

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sustainability

Injection Molding: Wittmann’s U.S. Debut of Two Machines, New Robots & Auxiliaries at NPE

A high-speed packaging machine, two-shot micromolder, and new high-end and economical robots, plus several new auxiliaries bow in at NPE.

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NPE

Drying: Vacuum Drying Line Extended

New, intermediate-range model in the VBD line of vacuum resin dryers from Maguire.

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Drying

Vacuum Drying Sucks Wasted Time From Process Set-Up

A switch to vacuum drying resulted in a completely revamped process for this custom molder.

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NPE

Technology Takes Aim At Drying Specialized Resins

Novatec develops new at-the-press drying solutions for molders tackling highly tailored nylons and other specialty materials.

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polyolefins

Why Drying Polyolefins Might Be Right for Your Process

From a technical standpoint, drying non-hygroscopic materials such as polyethylene and polypropylene may not be necessary. However, doing so may be advantageous to your process. Here are details.

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Injection Molding: Industry 4.0 Advances at Fakuma 2017

At October’s Fakuma fair in Germany, several injection machine suppliers will showcase their progress toward Industry 4.0 connectivity.

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best practices

What You Need to Know About Drying Specialty Nylons

PPA is being used more frequently by molders for demanding high-heat applications in automotive and other markets. While in the nylon family, it does not dry quite like nylon. Follow these tips.

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Augmented Auxiliaries At K 2016

Incremental improvements to existing technologies combined with altogether new advances at the giant show.

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best practices

Water Droplets in the Feed Throat

And other reasons you must dry hygroscopic resins.

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Plastics Size Reduction