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Wireless LAN as a cost saver

Wireless LAN as a cost saver

Gammaflux Europe GmbH, Wiesbaden/Germany, has for some time been offering its new option, "Wireless LAN", for all of its hot runner temperature controllers. It permits particularly low-cost remote monitoring of the temperature controllers and the operating condition of the hot runner system, as the complex wiring that was necessary hitherto can now be completely waived.

METROLUX - all inclusive, flexible drying and conveying

METROLUX - all inclusive, flexible drying and conveying

Small drying systems with up to three drying bins and integrated conveying system for standardised supply of up to three processing machines - these are features of Motan`s new smart solutions range METROLUX 50 and 80. These compact units meet the requirements of many plastics processors for flexible equipment in material supply, stand-alone solutions covering a wide range of applications.

New Motan`s crystalliser for PET

New Motan`s crystalliser for PET

Motan offers large experience in crystallisers for PET processing and supplies installations designed to customer specifications. The latest achievement of the company is a standard series for PET and PLA recycling represented by the crystallisers Luxor HDC and Luxorbin C. They are appropriate for a material throughput of 80 to 900 kg/h. The crystallisers, especially used for in-line thermoforming offer a series of convincing advantages.

Innovative single-column Krones palletising robot

Innovative single-column Krones palletising robot

At the interpack 2008, Krones AG, Neutraubling, Germany, will be showcasing two completely new machines for optimising the grouping and palletising functions, in the shape of the Modulpal 1 ADR and the Robobox. On a stand measuring more than 1,000 square meters.

New Weima`s single-shaft shredders

New Weima`s single-shaft shredders

Weima Group has developed last year a new version of the WLK 12 single-shaft shredder for the size reduction of bulky plastic containers and parts with thin gauge wall thicknesses like totes, barrels, drums, tanks. Weima developed also a new Single-Shaft-Shredder: Range WT (Tornado).

tna will show at Interpack 2008 six technical advancements

tna will show at Interpack 2008 six technical advancements

tna, a leading supplier of turn-key, integrated packaging and processing solutions for food production companies worldwide, debuts a series of six technical advancements for the confectionery, fresh produce, and the delicate baked and salty snack industries, that will make production more efficient, improve quality, increase output and reduce waste. The company will show all six novelties at Interpack 2008 in Dusseldorf.

Piovan's novelties

Piovan's novelties

The Italian Piovan is a leader in quality in the plastics material processing sector. The company has completed a range of auxiliary machinery to respond to any requirement in the specific areas of injection and blow moulding, extrusion, pet preforms and optical applications. Now is introducing all over the world its new product and technologies in example new series of HR dryers, masterbatch doser MDP 2G and chillers.