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ENGEL presents next generation all-electric e-mac injection moulding machines
In October 2020, ENGEL is presenting the next generation of its all-electric e-mac injection moulding machine series in a challenging application for the manufacture of pipette tips. Offering maximum flexibility for individual customer requirements, the e-mac is now even more...
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A completely different drying of materials with UltraDryer from A.M. spol. s r.o.
- 22.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
For decades, dry air drying with a two-cartridge or rotor dehumidifier has been considered the only correct approach to drying hygroscopic materials. 13 years ago, Maguire launched a three-chamber LPD rotary dryer on the plastics market. The material is not dried in a stream of dry air, but in a...
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METROVAC SG – the compact solution for small conveying systems
- 21.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Conveyors
For standard conveying applications, motan's new METROVAC SG conveying station offers an optimal and inexpensive solution for smaller conveying systems. Consisting of a vacuum blower, a control and a cyclone dust filter, up to 8 hopper loaders can be connected to the PLC...
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The company PROFING Piešťany advises how to choose the right wire straightener
- 18.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
Wire straightening is a process that goes back to the essence of steel production technology. In short: when the steel cools, various grains (crystals) are formed and various defects at their borders. During wire forming and production, these are transformed differently, and different stresses and...
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Plastic variable flow regulators type RVPK from the company FORT - PLASTY s.r.o.
When implementing industrial ventilation systems, possible economic savings during the operation of the installed ventilation system are increasingly taken into account. One of the most effective ways to save significantly is to regulate the system properly. The most common control elements include...
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ant s.r.o. represents electrofusion welding of pipes
- 14.09.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Welding of plastics
Electrofusion welding is a method of joining plastic pipes with the help of special fittings (electric fittings), which have a built-in resistance wire. With the help of an electric current from a welding machine for electric fittings, the resistance wire heats up and melts the mass of the fitting...
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An innovative method of dry ice cleaning, surface preparation or renovation from Promaster s.r.o.
The basic factors of cryogenic purification include sublimation, heat shock and kinetic energy. The action of the kinetic energy is controlled by the pressure and the flow of air that carries the dry ice pellets. The pressure of the compressed air during cleaning can range from 1.4 to 20 bar....
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New mobile cleaning laser ROD 1000W from Narran s.r.o.
The biggest novelty of Narran s.r.o. is a new mobile cleaning laser ROD with a power of 1000W for 2020. The laser is equipped with a special fiber resonator, which allows cleaning without damaging the surface and handles a really wide range of unwanted materials from greases and greases through...
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WITTMANN BATTENFELD presents its highlights digitally
Since FAKUMA 2020 has been postponed to next year due to the health risks arising from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, WITTMANN BATTENFELD has decided to present the exhibits originally planned for the Fakuma and several other interesting applications in the form of product videos, and post them on a...
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KraussMaffei extends sales cooperation with Luger in Austria and Hungary
KraussMaffei Austria, a national subsidiary of the Munich-based KraussMaffei Group, is extending its sales cooperation for KraussMaffei-brand injection molding machines with the Austrian family-owned company Luger GmbH. The cooperation will start on September 1,...
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CIJ, an indispensable technology in the food industry
- 19.08.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Finishing machines
Značenie produktov pomocou CIJ (Continous Ink-Jet, v češtine Kontinuálne Ink-Jet) sa v potravinárstve využíva už dlhú dobu, napríklad pre označovanie obalov i samotných potravín. Všeobecne je možné využiť pre značenie primárnych i sekundárnych obalov, medzi ktoré sa radia kartón, etikety, rôzne...
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Automatic feeders from PROFING Piešťany spol. s.r.o.
PROFING Piešťany s.r.o. is engaged in the development and production of machines such as: plastic crushers, EPS polystyrene crushers, shredder, knife mills and feeders. The automatic feeder is an effective solution because you can save time, money and work safety when you use it - you no longer...
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Lightweight construction: Efficient production of highly durable components with long glass fiber
Big topics in connection with the automotive industry are electromobility and autonomous driving. In addition, the requirements for resource protection and sustainability are constantly increasing. Arburg shows how efficient insertion of fibers into a polymer melt (FDC) can be used efficiently and...
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Flexible tubular heating element FLEX from the company BAMAS - ELEKTRO spol. s r.o.
- 27.07.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Control technology
Robust tubular heating element with excellent heat resistance, which can be shaped freely by hand without special tools in all three dimensions. Manipulation is very easy, you shape it into the desired shape by...
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LUMOS II - Fully automated FTIR microscope for chemical imaging
- 01.07.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Testing
- Research
- Research
LUMOS II is a very easy-to-use stand-alone FTIR imaging microscope with top performance in any measuring mode. Whether you need to measure in transmission, reflection or attenuated full reflection (ATR); LUMOS II is always the right...
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Systems for removal and transport of plastic granulate for manufacturing companies
- 24.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Peripherals
At present, many manufacturing companies face the problem of labor shortages. This is not the case in the plastics industry either. Therefore, more and more companies are focusing on increasing the degree of automation of production, as well as the efficiency of the use of existing labor. In...
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The fastest service of strapping and packaging technology from PENTA-servis spol. s r.o.
No more than 30,000 spare parts in stock! In 2019, we performed 2763 service interventions directly at the customer's and 382 workshop repairs. PENTA-servis s.r.o. has been operating on the Czech market for almost 30...
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Application of 3D metal printing in plastic injection
- 18.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
As one of the main global innovation drivers, voestalpine is leading the way into the new area of Additive Manufacturing. Based on experience and tradition, by offering the whole value chain from the start to finalization and beyond. All in-house and in one...
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How to take better care of oil systems with ESOS Ostrava s.r.o.
Knowledge of the machines, knowledge of the content and quantity in the oil tank, the amount of topped up oil, the total amount of oil and lubricant in the machines, the amount of filtered oil is very important. Constantly compare this and look for the root causes of the problems. Every year we...
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A unique helper for wrapping in foil and printing adhesive tape from W rent, s.r.o.
- 08.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Packaging
The company W rent, s.r.o. reacts to the current situation and the period when the dispatch of smaller consignments prevails to a greater extent, which also confirms the increased interest of customers in horizontal packaging equipment of the WR1050, WR1400 series and printing of adhesive...
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Nordson EFD Helps Medical Manufacturers Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Treatment and Diagnostic Devices
- 04.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Dosing equipment
From ventilator sub-assemblies to diagnostic test kits, Nordson EFD is putting medical manufacturers’ needs first with rapid response and...
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Is everything styrene? Testing of materials and identification of plastics during recycling using infrared spectroscopy
- 02.06.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
Recycling plastics is becoming increasingly important - especially since oil on this scale will no longer be the main source of raw material for polymer production as has been the case so far. The Earth's resources and atmosphere are limited. "New" polymers are made, among other things, from...
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AYES presents smart glasses and augmented reality for industrial companies
Augmented reality has become another trending topic in the industrial environment in recent years. Unlike artificial intelligence, which is based on machine learning and in which machines are intended to replace the human factor in the long term, augmented reality pursues a different goal: to...
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ADATEX, s.r.o. - Table vs. Industrial SLS 3D Printers
- 29.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- 3D technology
This comparison is directed to the educational sector, which has an impact on a wide selection of 3D technologies. From simple and cheap FDM to state-of-the-art 3D metal printing equipment. The ideal device must be simple, affordable, reliable and easy to...
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TECRON composite grippers: Lower weight, higher accuracy
- 26.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Automation
- Manipulators
The use of robotic grippers and manipulators is common in the plastics industry, with an ever-increasing number of applications. They are used not only for removing moldings from the mold, but also for subsequent handling, insertion of parts for the plug and the...
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Moving and installing machines from ORCCA industry s.r.o.
- 25.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Service of machines
Orcca industry s.r.o. is engaged in assembly, disassembly, installation, transport and removal of standard and oversized loads, both weight and dimension. These include: complete production lines, single-purpose and multi-purpose machines, robots and robotization centers, injection molding...
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Laser welding: Solution for solid joints from K.D. Feddersen
- 21.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Lasers
- Welding of plastics
Laser welding is a process of non-detachable joining, which has been an established method since the mid-1990s. It uses plasticization created as a result of power supply. It provides solid, non-detachable...
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WITTMANN and FarragTech are now under one roof
- 19.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Peripherals
The Austrian family group WITTMANN took over the Austrian company FarragTech from Wolfurt. For more than 25 years, FarragTech GmbH has been active in the peripheral segment, focusing on compressed air-based granule...
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Quality control of plastics from Anamet s.r.o.
- 13.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Quality control
Are regular deliveries of polymers at the entrance to your production qualitatively identical? Did you receive unknown material? And what is the flow index of these materials? Do you need a quick and easy analysis of polymeric...
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ENGEL and Haidlmair together against Covid-19: Face masks in record time
- 07.05.2020
- Machinery & Equipment
- Injection molding machines
Together with business partner Haidlmair, ENGEL is committed to improving the supply of face masks worldwide. In record time, mould maker Haidlmair developed and implemented a new mould solution for the production of reusable masks, which is now being used by plastics processing companies...
