Smart Molding International 3-2022

45 peripherals & automation www.smart-molding.com unique feeder the dispensed material is measured precisely and accurately to maintain the correct desired percent- age – all controlled by one touch screen controller. The new Maguire MGF+ 100L incor- porates up to (4) different size auger feeders, and includes a virgin hopper that is on a pair of load cells so that the material within this hopper is also being weighed and controlled (by the same controller). All materials are 100% weighed and the additive components are ratioed to the primary component, regardless of changing throughput. This option is ideally used for extrusion ap- plications. The Maguire MGF+ 100X takes the process control one step further by in- cluding an extrusion control package, where the extruder drive control is managed with the same touch screen controller as the hopper and the feed- ers. This model used exclusively for extrusion applications streamlines the entire process and includes the cen- ter loss-in-weight (LIW) hopper along with up to four auger feeders. The LIW controller monitors the actual through- put of the line. The target throughput is set on the controller and when the operator switches to automatic mode, the controller will adjust the extruder drive to maintain target weight per hour and/or weight per length. The MGF+ 100B is ideally used in injection molding applications. This model has no center hopper so that all materials must run through the feeders. This model includes a mate- rial collection bin with a level sensor that maintains material level by acti- vating the dispense of the materials on demand. Processors can also now choose from Maguire’s latest, most economical ver- sion of their volumetric feeder, the MVF. The MVF is designed for simple volumetric dosing of color concentrate and/or additive material. It utilizes a simple (digital push button) setpoint control and a stepper motor to provide consistent letdown ratio without any use of load cells. Conversion kits are available for upgrade to full gravimetric capability. “With over 40 years of experience in gravimetric and volumetric feeding, our customers have confidence in our equipment’s reliability and repeatabil- ity. As a pioneer in this field, we offer consistent tech- nology and software developments in our robust designs and unrivaled perfor- mance. These new options provide economical choices and unmatched flexibility to meet the demands pro- cessors are seeing today,” said Frank Kavanagh, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. All Maguire Gravimetric and Volu- metric Feeders are backed by an in- dustry leading 5-year Warranty. About Maguire Headquartered in Aston, Pennsylva- nia, USA, Maguire manufactures gravi- metric blenders and feeders, volumet- ric feeders, ULTRA low energy dryers, conveying systems, extrusion control systems, loss in weight extrusion con- trol, and related auxiliaries. Founded in 1977, Maguire Products operates seven manufacturing facili- ties in Aston, with seven international subsidiaries that service an extensive network of distributors globally. Maguire www.maguire.com MGF+ 100B The new Maguire Gravimetric Feed- ing (MGF+) choices are ideal for any type of molding and extrusion pro- cess, allowing much more flexibility and increased performance. MVF