PLASTORE PLASTORE The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. Multiple feeders can be used to introduce several materials into the neckpiece at the same time. If the application calls for more direct control of the primary material being fed, or if up to eight different materials need to be blended simultaneously, the Plastore Mixing Station may be the best choice for the application. Please see our Mixing Station Brochure for more information on this product. Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include: • Hopper Loaders, for automatically transferring material from bag, bin, or box to the Plasticolor feeder. • Water Cooled Feeders, for feeding heat sensitive materials into the process. • Hopper Alarms, for providing a warning when hoppers get low on material. • Synchronizers, to automatically synchronize feeder output rates to an extruder’s production speed. • Dosage Limiters, to avoid possible over-coloring in injection molding applications. • Standardized Configurations, for feeding specific brands or formats of colors and additives. • Specialized Neckpieces, hoppers, mounting adapters, and feedscrews for your application. • Custom Components, for specific applications. Your Plastore Representative: Plastore, Inc. 1570 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 Phone: 330-653-3047 Fax: 330-653-3052 Visit our website at: www.plastore.com Email us at: [email protected] PLASTICOLOR PROPORTIONING UNITS Accurate, reliable, dosing and mixing. THE PLASTICOLOR ADDITIVE FEEDER The Plasticolor accurately adds free-flowing plastic material or additives to the production process directly at the throat of the machine ... a capability that can greatly reduce manufacturing costs and provide expanded manufacturing capabilities. The Plasticolor is ideal for extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding applications alike. Basic feeder operation is straightforward. The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. A number of interchangeable feedscrew sizes are available for each feeder to provide feed rates that range from a couple of ounces-per-hour to 5,000 pounds-perhour. THE PLASTICOLOR ADVANTAGES INCLUDE: Accuracy. Premium motor with closed-loop speed control and precision feedscrews assure accurate, consistent feed rates. Serviceability. Feedscrews are changed in a few minutes and additives can be changed even faster ... all without tools or removing the hopper from the feeder. Ease of Operation. Simple, easy-to-use controls make sure that anyone can operate the feeder to get accurate, repeatable results ... even while the unit is on-line. Versatility. Multiple feedscrew combinations and motor speeds handle most types of free-flowing, nonbridging materials. Whether the fed material is strandcut, dice-cut, or bead... round or square ... big or small ... your Plasticolor can be custom configured to handle it out of standard components. Interchangeable feedscrews allow the same feeder to be used to feed ounces or pounds of material. Multiple Plasticolor feeders on the same neckpiece solve the problem of feeding multiple additives at the same time. Flexibility. Custom neckpieces and hoppers can be specified to tailor the Plasticolor to your application. Standard options include items such as: Hopper Loaders, Feeder Speed-to-Extruder Speed Synchronizers, Feeder Dosage Size Limiters, Custom Control Cabinets, Hopper Level Alarms, and Special Feedscrews ... all designed to optimize the Plasticolor for your specific application. Reliability. The Plasticolor is built to last! It uses cast aluminum and welded steel plate construction for strength and rigidity ... assuring a long life and absolute minimum maintenance cost. PLASTICOLOR 3000 The PC3000 is designed for larger production machines. A choice of eight different feedscrews and multiple motor speeds provide an extraordinarily wide feed rate range of a few ounces-per-hour to 1,760 pounds-per-hour. A variety of neckpiece designs assure the right one is available for your application. The PC3000 is ideal for feeding color, regrind and other production additives. FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC3000 screw 6/12 white 8/15 yellow 10/17 orange 13/20 brown 15/22 gold 17/25 red 25/34 green 40 black G-165 0.16 - 2.2 0.4 - 7 0.6 - 13 1.1 - 24 2.0 - 36 2 - 46 8 - 150 28 - 572 G-260 0.3 - 3.2 0.4 - 12 1.0 - 24 1.3 - 35 2.3 - 55 3 - 75 9 - 235 33 - 880 G-500 0.5 - 4.2 0.7 - 22 1.3 - 36 1.7 - 66 3.3 - 100 4 - 143 11 - 462 55 - 1760 motor PLASTICOLOR 2000 Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. Designed for small to medium size production machines. The PC2000 provides feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 48 pounds-per-hour. It PLASTICOLOR is an ideal choice for delivering color and other additives accurately and reliably. 4000 Select from multiple neckpiece designs, six interchangeable feedscrew sizes, and two standard size hoppers (0.3, and 0.9 cubic ft.). FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC2000 screw motor G-2 6/12 white 8/15 silver 10/17 orange 13/20 purple The heavy-duty Plasticolor 4000 is ideal for those big jobs of feeding virgin material, 15/22 gold 17/25 red regrind or other additives at feed rates of up to 5,000 pounds-per-hour. It looks similar to the PC3000, but bigger diameter body allows use of larger feedscrew. 0.16 - 2.2 0.4 - 6.2 0.6 - 13 1 - 24 FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC4000 2 - 36 screw motor 58/70 blue G-260 88 - 2,650 G-500 121 - 5,000 2 - 46 Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. THE PLASTICOLOR ADDITIVE FEEDER The Plasticolor accurately adds free-flowing plastic material or additives to the production process directly at the throat of the machine ... a capability that can greatly reduce manufacturing costs and provide expanded manufacturing capabilities. The Plasticolor is ideal for extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding applications alike. Basic feeder operation is straightforward. The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. A number of interchangeable feedscrew sizes are available for each feeder to provide feed rates that range from a couple of ounces-per-hour to 5,000 pounds-perhour. THE PLASTICOLOR ADVANTAGES INCLUDE: Accuracy. Premium motor with closed-loop speed control and precision feedscrews assure accurate, consistent feed rates. Serviceability. Feedscrews are changed in a few minutes and additives can be changed even faster ... all without tools or removing the hopper from the feeder. Ease of Operation. Simple, easy-to-use controls make sure that anyone can operate the feeder to get accurate, repeatable results ... even while the unit is on-line. Versatility. Multiple feedscrew combinations and motor speeds handle most types of free-flowing, nonbridging materials. Whether the fed material is strandcut, dice-cut, or bead... round or square ... big or small ... your Plasticolor can be custom configured to handle it out of standard components. Interchangeable feedscrews allow the same feeder to be used to feed ounces or pounds of material. Multiple Plasticolor feeders on the same neckpiece solve the problem of feeding multiple additives at the same time. Flexibility. Custom neckpieces and hoppers can be specified to tailor the Plasticolor to your application. Standard options include items such as: Hopper Loaders, Feeder Speed-to-Extruder Speed Synchronizers, Feeder Dosage Size Limiters, Custom Control Cabinets, Hopper Level Alarms, and Special Feedscrews ... all designed to optimize the Plasticolor for your specific application. Reliability. The Plasticolor is built to last! It uses cast aluminum and welded steel plate construction for strength and rigidity ... assuring a long life and absolute minimum maintenance cost. PLASTICOLOR 3000 The PC3000 is designed for larger production machines. A choice of eight different feedscrews and multiple motor speeds provide an extraordinarily wide feed rate range of a few ounces-per-hour to 1,760 pounds-per-hour. A variety of neckpiece designs assure the right one is available for your application. The PC3000 is ideal for feeding color, regrind and other production additives. FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC3000 screw 6/12 white 8/15 yellow 10/17 orange 13/20 brown 15/22 gold 17/25 red 25/34 green 40 black G-165 0.16 - 2.2 0.4 - 7 0.6 - 13 1.1 - 24 2.0 - 36 2 - 46 8 - 150 28 - 572 G-260 0.3 - 3.2 0.4 - 12 1.0 - 24 1.3 - 35 2.3 - 55 3 - 75 9 - 235 33 - 880 G-500 0.5 - 4.2 0.7 - 22 1.3 - 36 1.7 - 66 3.3 - 100 4 - 143 11 - 462 55 - 1760 motor PLASTICOLOR 2000 Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. Designed for small to medium size production machines. The PC2000 provides feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 48 pounds-per-hour. It PLASTICOLOR is an ideal choice for delivering color and other additives accurately and reliably. 4000 Select from multiple neckpiece designs, six interchangeable feedscrew sizes, and two standard size hoppers (0.3, and 0.9 cubic ft.). FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC2000 screw motor G-2 6/12 white 8/15 silver 10/17 orange 13/20 purple The heavy-duty Plasticolor 4000 is ideal for those big jobs of feeding virgin material, 15/22 gold 17/25 red regrind or other additives at feed rates of up to 5,000 pounds-per-hour. It looks similar to the PC3000, but bigger diameter body allows use of larger feedscrew. 0.16 - 2.2 0.4 - 6.2 0.6 - 13 1 - 24 FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC4000 2 - 36 screw motor 58/70 blue G-260 88 - 2,650 G-500 121 - 5,000 2 - 46 Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene. PLASTORE PLASTORE The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. Multiple feeders can be used to introduce several materials into the neckpiece at the same time. If the application calls for more direct control of the primary material being fed, or if up to eight different materials need to be blended simultaneously, the Plastore Mixing Station may be the best choice for the application. Please see our Mixing Station Brochure for more information on this product. Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include: • Hopper Loaders, for automatically transferring material from bag, bin, or box to the Plasticolor feeder. • Water Cooled Feeders, for feeding heat sensitive materials into the process. • Hopper Alarms, for providing a warning when hoppers get low on material. • Synchronizers, to automatically synchronize feeder output rates to an extruder’s production speed. • Dosage Limiters, to avoid possible over-coloring in injection molding applications. • Standardized Configurations, for feeding specific brands or formats of colors and additives. • Specialized Neckpieces, hoppers, mounting adapters, and feedscrews for your application. • Custom Components, for specific applications. Your Plastore Representative: Plastore, Inc. 1570 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 Phone: 330-653-3047 Fax: 330-653-3052 Visit our website at: www.plastore.com Email us at: [email protected] PLASTICOLOR PROPORTIONING UNITS Accurate, reliable, dosing and mixing. PLASTORE CONTROLLER 91-A An accurate, easy-to-use Controller for use with Plastore Proportioning Units and Multi-Unit Mixing Stations. • Accurate, +/- 1% feed rate control. • Simple, precise feed rate settings with 10-turn style precision potentiometer. • Built-in overload protection, with LED indication of overload condition and power switch reset capabilities. • Closed loop tachometer feedback from Proportioning Unit Motor maintains constant feed rates regardless of load, or input voltage. • Optional Digital Display for displaying motor running speed in RPM or percent of running speed (0 to 100%). The Plastore 91-A Controller is an accurate, Easy-to-use device for controlling the feed rate of Plastore Single and Multi-Unit Mixing Station Additive Feeders. The Tachometer feedback from the feeder’s motor into the 91-A Controller provides a closed loop feed rate control, guaranteeing accurate, consistent feed rate performance. Feed rate of the additive feeder is controlled by a 10-Turn potentiometer on the front panel of the controller. The control pot is marked with precision graduations for accurate, precise, repeatable settings ... eliminating the need for more complex programming approaches. Specifications: • Input Power: 220VAC, Single Phase, 3A • Electrical: Internal Start/Stop contact connection points for Extruder or Injection Molding applications. • Size: 4.75"W x 8"H x 3"D • Warranty: Two Years The convenient, front panel mounted Power Switch and Run/Stop/Overload LED Indicators display the operating status of the feeder. An optional built-in Digital Display can be set to display the feeders running speed in RPM or percent of running speed (0 to 100%). PLASTORE, INC. 1570 Georgetown Rd. Options: • Digital Display • Synchron Slave Control for synchronizing feeder output to an extruder’s speed. Hudson, OH 44236 330-653-3047 Fax 330-653-3052 AC MOTOR AND CONTROL DRIVE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR DESCRIPTION: The single feeder drive is a Yaskawa V7 AC controller installed in an enclosure that meets NEMA type 4X/12 indoor use requirements. The Plastore AC drive system offers reliability and durability. We have paired the versatile Yaskawa V74X AC drive with a custom designed Groschopp AC gear motor. 200VAC-230VAC, 1 Phase/3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Input Dimensions: L=7.56” x W=6.10” x H=6.52” Existing Plastore feeders can be easily upgraded to this AC drive system. DRIVE FEATURES: MOTOR DESCRIPTION: • • • • • • • • • • 4-Digit LED digital operator status display Auto restart Analog input Multifunction relay output Two multifunction open collector outputs Analog output RS485 Modbus RTU communication port Remote speed reference: 0-10 VDC (20 kohms) or isolated 4-20 mA (250 ohms) Analog monitor output: 0-10 VDC proportional to output frequency or output current MTBF: exceeds 28 years 230V / 0.110hp / 3400 rpm / 3 phase AC Gear Motor MOTOR FEATURES: • • • • • • • • Dynamically balanced Ball-bearing construction All aluminum frame Durable, powder coating paint system NEMA 1.15 service factor Run capacitor Class “F” insulation Auxiliary shaft MOTOR OPTIONS: DRIVE OPTIONS: • Synchron slave PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN: 330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] • • 170 RPM, 340 RPM & 680 RPM Optional Encoder PLASTICOLOR 2000 GR SAVE BIG ON COLOR AND ADDITIVES! Cutaway of weigh hopper DESCRIPTION: The Plasticolor 2000 GR is a single gravimetric feeder. The unit accurately feeds free flowing color and additives at the throat of extrusion, blow molding and injection molding machines. The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters out vibrations and movement from mold clamping making it suitable for use on injection molding machines. Plasticolor 2000 GR utilizes a stepper motor providing high resolution of speed control from 0.3 rpm to 225 rpm. Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to retrieve production information. An integrated venturi loader is included with the system. The Plasticolor 2000 GR is fully backwards compatible with older Plasticolor units meaning an easy upgrade. Save $$ by using your existing body casting, motor and controller. Easy Setup: • Injection molding - Just enter the shot size and the percentage of additive you want to add. Start the feeder and it will automatically adjust itself to the machine cycle. • Extrusion - Enter the max output of your production machine and the % of additive you want to add. The feeder will automatically follow your extruder speed and adjust accordingly. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] Smart Control FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Rigid mechanical structure Automatic material parameter tuning Easy and fast material changes 0.1g weighing resolution Loss-in-weight Materials Accounting Special algorithms for Injection Molding Integrated loading system for pellets and micro granules Stepper motor operated (1600 steps per revolution) Screw speed control 1:600 – 0.3-225 Rpm Typical feed rate 0.16 - 66 Lbs/Hour Optional AC motor and Drive. Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units. GRAVIBELT SAVE BIG ON COLOR AND ADDITIVES! Cutaway of weigh hopper DESCRIPTION: The GRAVIBELT is a single gravimetric belt feeder. The unit accurately feeds free flowing color and additives at the throat of extrusion, blow molding and injection molding machines. The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters out vibrations and movement from mold clamping making it suitable for use on injection molding machines. The Gravibelt offers a 1:1500 dynamical feed range. With a feed rate from 1 oz to 110 lbs/hr for pellets and 0.5 oz to 30 lbs/hr for micro pellets. Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to record production information. Integrated venturi loader is included with the system. Easy Setup: • • Injection molding - Just enter the shot size and the percentage of additive you want to add. Start the feeder and it will automatically adjust itself to the machine cycle.. Extrusion - Enter the max output of your production machine and the % of additive you want to add. The feeder will automatically follow your extruder speed and adjust accordingly. Smart Control FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • Rigid mechanical structure Automatic material parameter tuning Easy and fast material changes 0.1g weighing resolution Loss-in-weight Materials Accounting Special algorithms for Injection Molding Integrated loading system for pellets and micro granules Wide dynamic feed range under one setup 1:1500 Exceptional linearity. 10/100 Ethernet Typical feed rate 0.16 - 66 Lbs/Hour Capacity range with Granules*: • Extrusion 1.5 oz/h – 110 Lbs/hr • Injection 0.01 gr/sec – 17 gr/sec Capacity range with Micro Granules*: • Extrusion 1 oz/h – 22 Lbs/hr • Injection 0.006 gr/sec – 2.8 gr/sec. * Depending on the material’s properties Easiest startup in the industry: Just let the built-in hopper loader fill the hopper, start the feeder and you are producing. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] GRAVIMETRIC UPGRADE PLASTICOLOR 3000 Smart Control 25 Liter weight hopper DESCRIPTION: Convert your volumetric Plasticolor to gravimetric feeder. The upgrade kit includes weigh hopper and PLC control. The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters out vibrations and movement from mold clamping making it suitable for use on injection molding machines. Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to retrieve production information. The upgrade for Plasticolor 3000 consists of gravimetric controller and weigh hopper . PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] FEATURES: • • • • • • • • Rigid mechanical structure Automatic material parameter tuning Easy and fast material changes 0.1g weighing resolution Loss-in-weight Materials Accounting Special algorithms for Injection Molding Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units. GRAVIMETRIC UPGRADE Plasticolor 2000 and 3000 Cutaway of weigh hopper Smart Control Gravicolor hopper DESCRIPTION: Convert your volumetric Plasticolor to gravimetric feeder. The upgrade kit includes weigh hopper with built in loader and PLC control. The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters out vibrations and movement from mold clamping making it suitable for use on injection molding machines. Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to retrieve production information. The upgrade for Plasticolor 2000 and 3000 consists of gravimetric controller and weigh hopper with integrated loader. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • Rigid mechanical structure Automatic material parameter tuning Easy and fast material changes 0.1g weighing resolution Loss-in-weight Materials Accounting Special algorithms for Injection Molding Integrated loading system for pellets and micro granules. Capacity up to 85 lbs/hr Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units. Mix-Miser Description: Mix-Miser is an inexpensive feeder that provides a cost efficient way of introducing color concentrates and other free flowing additives into the production process directly at the throat of the press. Operation: The Mix-Miser is mounted onto a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder uses a feed screw to meter the additive into the primary material stream as it is passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is set and controlled by a simple variable speed controller governing the speed of the motor that drives the feed screw. A number of interchangeable feed screw sizes are available to provide feed rates that range from a couple of ounces-per-hour to 730 pounds-per-hour. • A cost efficient feed system constructed of cast aluminum and welded steel plate for strength and rigidity…assuring a long life and minimum maintenance cost. • Optional neckpieces and hoppers are available to tailor the Mix-Miser to your specific application. • Handles free-flowing materials from powders to pellets. • Feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 730 pounds-per-hour. Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include: • Advanced control and motor options. • Hopper Loaders. For automatically transferring material form bag, bin or box to the Mix-Miser feeder. • Hopper alarms for providing a warning when hoppers get low on material. • Custom Components, for specific applications. Bodine M-208 motor Feedscrew Assemblies and Feed Rates for Mix-Miser 2 Feeders Motor M-208 White 6/12 0.13 – 2.6 Silver 8/15 0.35 - 10 (0.11 - 1.20) (0.15 – 4.50) FEEDSCREWS Orange Purple 10/17 13/20 0.5 - 20 0.9 - 29 (0.40 - 9) (0.50 – 13) Gold 15/22 1.66- 47 Red 17/24 1.85 - 62 (0.85 - 21) (1.25 - 28) Feed Rates listed are in Pounds per Hour, and (Kg/hr) Feedscrew Assemblies and Feed Rates for Mix-Miser 3 Feeders FEEDSCREWS White Yellow Orange Brown Gold Red Green Motor 6/12 8/15 10/17 13/20 15/22 17/25 25/34 0.13 – 2.6 0.35 10 0.5 20 0.9 29 1.66 47 1.85 62 6.4 - 195 M-208 (0.11 - 1.20) (0.15 – 4.50) (0.40- 9) (0.50 - 13) (0.85 - 21) (1.25 - 28) (3.30 - 88) Black 40/50 23 - 730 (12.50 - 333) Feed Rates listed are in Pounds per Hour, and (Kg/hr) Note: All feed rates listed above are for smooth polystyrene pellets with a diameter of approximately 1/8", and a volume weight of approximately 33 pounds-per-cubic-foot. Other materials, shapes of pellets, diameters, or volume weights will affect feed rates. Plastore, Inc 1570 Georgetown Rd,. Hudson, OH 44236 Phone. 330.653.3047 Toll Free 888.752.7867 Fax 330.653.3052 e-mail [email protected] Visit our website at : www.mix-miser.com 13 UNIT RAPID COLOR CHANGE STATION DESCRIPTION: FEATURES: The Plastore 13 Unit Rapid Color Change Station provides the ability to stage several different colors and additives that are introduced into the production process directly at the throat of the production machinery. Each material is simultaneously fed in the right percentages, into a narrow neckpiece where they fall together as a perfect mixture. New AC motors: Our drive motors are totally enclosed with plug-in connectors to facilitate electrical connections. . The motors are available from stock in in several RPM configurations. Basic operation: Free flowing virgin material is fed through the PC3000 at feed rates up to 1,760 pounds per hour. Color or other free flowing additives are fed through the PC2000’s at feed rates of a couple of ounces per hour up to approximately 140 pounds per hour. The material feed rate is accurately controlled by variable speed AC motors driving the feed screws. The Plasticolors are simultaneously started when the material level in the neckpiece reaches the low level sensor. The units will run until the material level in the neckpiece reaches the high level sensor, and will automatically shut off producing small batches of pre mixed material. Changes in the extruder speed or injection molding cycle times will have NO EFFECT on the material proportions or the accuracy of the mix in the Neckpiece. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] Control Panel: Our new control panel includes PLC and Touch Screen interface with recipe storage. Ethernet connectivity and remote control and monitoring software is available as options. Optional Automatic Slide Gates: Stainless steel slide gates are designed to close when the chosen feeders are turned off to avoid the risk of color or additive contamination. • Extreme mix ratios of 1: 2500 or more. • Fast color change over. • Touch screen interface. • Recipe storage. • Optional Remote control software 2 TO 8 UNIT MIXING STATIONS 4 Unit Plasticolor 2000 Mixing Station DESCRIPTION: The Plasticolor Mixing Station provides a way to take precise control of the materials being fed into your production machine. Up to eight single units simultaneously feed the virgin and component materials into a Neckpiece mounted on the throat of the injection molding machine or extruder. Each material cascades into the Neckpiece on an individually controlled percentage basis guaranteeing an accurate, precise mix of the material components. Because the Neckpiece only contains a small amount of the precisely mixed materials, changes in the mix are available to the machine almost immediately. When configured as a Flood Feed unit, the individual units are simultaneously started when the level of the material mix in the Neckpiece drops below the low level sensor in the Neckpiece and will continue to run until the material reaches the high level sensor. Since all of the component materials are consumed out of the Neckpiece, changes in the extruder speed or injection molding cycle times will have NO EFFECT on the material proportions or the accuracy of the mix in the Neckpiece. When configured as a Starve Feed unit, the feeders can be slaved to the extruder’s tachometer to vary the feed rate in accordance with the extruder speed PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] FEATURES: • A new generation, high quality, precision volumetric mixing station that accurately blends each material into a neckpiece attached to the throat of the production machine. • Feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 5,000 pounds-per-hour for each feeder in the Mixing Station. • Handles free-flowing materials from powders to pellets. • Cast aluminum body housing, aluminum frame and welded steel construction for strength and rigidity. • Extreme mix ratios of 1: 2500 or more. • Fast color change over. • AC motor and controls. • Touch screen interface. • Optional Recipe storage. • Optional Remote control software. WATER COOLED SLEEVE Water cooled sleeve for temperature sensitive materials. The water cooled sleeve extends through the material stream and drops the additive in the center of the main material. The mixing takes place directly in the center of the neckpiece. By dropping the additive in the center of the neckpiece, our unit prevents the additive from adhering to the sides of the neckpiece. This configuration simplifies cleanout and additive changes. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] FLEX REMOTE CONTROL SOFWARE DESCRIPTION: The Plastore Web Enabled Remote Feeder Control software utility allows users to monitor and interact with individual feeders or mixing stations via a Windows based PC environment using the standard Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser as the primary interface. Feeders may be started and stopped, and motor speeds may be adjusted on-the-fly to suit changing requirements. Motor RPM and Feeder Status are displayed in Real-Time as data is passed back to the web server from PLC controllers via serial or Ethernet communications. In addition, recipes may be created and stored to define standard production runs for repeatable manufacturing results. FEATURES.. • • FEATURES: • • Continuous Real-Time monitoring of all feeders simultaneously… from any computer within network range. The system uses standard network protocols making installation and upgrades to the network simple. Compatible with conventional wireless network adapters. Flexible plant configuration organizes feeders into logical groups of any size required. Additions and alterations to the system may be done at any time, without affecting production. View feeders by logical line, by physical hardware connections, or individually. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] • • Create and modify recipes easily for production consistency. Recipes provide an intuitive way to store ideal settings for an individual product type. Switching between products takes only a few clicks of the mouse. Multiple User security levels protect the production environment. o User Level : Targeted for Maintenance and general personnel. This level allows viewing of all systems, but prohibits changes of any kind. o Operator Level : Allows modifications to all production related parameters, but not changes to plant configuration. o Administrator Level : Allows full access to all production and configuration parameters. Automatic detection and notification of motor problems and low hopper levels… allow corrective actions to be taken before damage is done to the product. Long-Term Historical Data Storage – Microsoft SQL Server Database Engine continuously archives operational data as well as User specific changes to the system. This provides a unique “Who did What” log to assist in troubleshooting. AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: The Plastore Automatic Color Change System provides a simple and automated means for on-stream transitions between color recipes utilizing existing feeders and Mixing Stations. The system allows control and monitoring for two feeders, and provides a touch-screen interface for easy operator interaction. All interaction with the system is done using the touch screen interface. The touch screen senses capacitance, not pressure, so only a light touch with a finger or stylus is required. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] FEATURES: • • • • • • • Integrated PLC Controller Touch Screen Interface Internal Database stores up to 64 Individual Color Recipes Real-Time Feeder Information including Run Status, Recipe, and RPM Built-In Hopper Level Alarms Color Change Sequence is programmable and based on product actually produced Feeders may be run in Automatic, Manual, or Timed modes for additional flexibility QUICK DRAIN Quick drain for standard clean out door Quick drain for seal kit DESCRIPTION: QUICK DRAIN. Quick drain will allow you to drain the Plasticolor hopper with minimal material loss and it facilitates fast material and screw changes. The Quick drain tube has a O.D of 2.5” so it can easily be extended using standard flexible tubing. The Quick drain slide gate assembly fits all Plasticolor 2000 and 3000 manufactured after 1993. PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236 PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052 Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: [email protected] Hopper Alarm Description 3. Connect the sensor to the sensor cable, and the power cord to a 110 VAC power source. 4. Adjust the Level Sensor Sensitivity. Manually fill the hopper with enough material to just cover the face of the sensor. With the small screw driver supplied, turn the sensitivity adjustment screw to its fully counter-clockwise position (least sensitive position), then slowly turn the sensitivity screw clockwise, until the indicating light on the sensor illuminates. Operation When the material in the hopper drains to the level of the sensor, a buzzer will sound, and a flashing, red dome light will light. The optional Plastore Hopper Alarm provides an audible and visual alarm when the material level in a hopper reaches a low level. Pressing the “Acknowledge” button will silence the buzzer, but the flashing red light will continue to flash until the hopper is refilled. Installation 1. Mount the alarm near the hopper to be monitored, in a position that is easily visible to the production machine operator. 2. Install the Level Sensor by drilling or punching a 45/64” hole in the hopper, at a point representing a 10% to 20% capacity point. Install the sensor with ¼ (or more) of the sensor’s length extended into the hopper. The sensor is a capacitive type sensor that senses the presence of material around it, so do not mount the sensor with the tip close to the walls of the hopper. PLASTORE, INC. 1570 Georgetown Rd. Plasticolor Instruction Manual Hudson, OH 44236 Phone 330-653-3047 Fax 330-653-3052 Page A10-1 Data Sheet Plasticolor Hopper Loader An automatic compressed-air system for transferring bulk material (pellets or beads) from a bag, bin or box to the Plasticolor feeder hopper. • Automates the material loading process. • Includes hopper-mounted loader, material suction wand, controller, regulator, sensors, anti-static material transfer hose and supply air hose. • Low-pressure air quietly and efficiently transfers material at rates up to 800 pounds-per-hour. • Two level sensors for positive material level control in hopper … eliminates complicated calibration and setup. The Plasticolor Hopper Loader automatically transfers material from a bulk container into the hopper of a Plasticolor feeder, eliminating the manual labor associated with keeping the hopper full of material to be fed. A combination of features that make the Plasticolor Hopper Loader unique, include: • The high efficiency material transfer Wand works well at air supply pressures as low as 40 psi. The Plasticolor Loader is available installed on new Plasticolor Feeders, or as a kit for installation on existing Plasticolor Feeders or hoppers of other manufacturers. • The high/low level sensors in the hopper provide a positive control of the material loading cycle … always maintaining a safe level of material in the hopper. This dual level sensor approach eliminates the need for additional cost timers, or complex calibration procedures associated with a “single sensor” loader control approach. • Unique “Clamp Ring” mounting of the hoppermounted loader allows material inlet tube to be rotated 360°, for desired inlet direction. • Low profile design only adds 5 ½” to the hopper height, for those “tight fit” applications. • Universal mounting design can be used on almost any hopper. How it works: The material transfer Wand uses compressed air to generate a powerful vacuum that lifts material from a bulk container and transfers it to the feeder hopper through a material transfer hose. The hopper-mounted loader uses a “cyclone” effect to separate the transferred material from the air stream, and deposit the material into the hopper. An automotive type air filter on the loader stops air-born dust from entering the plant. High/low level sensors in the hopper tell the Controller when to load material … starting the feeder when material reaches the low level sensor, and stopping the feeder when the hopper is full. PLASTORE, INC. 1570 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236 330-653-3047 FAX 330-653-3052
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