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Reports a renaissance in the plastic industry's insert molding process. Increasingly recognized ability of insert molding to eliminate the cost of post-molding assembly; Flourishing of insert molding in highly automated transportation-component applications, electrical devices, medical components and telecommunications devices; Intensifying competition among machine builders to supply equipment.

Gives information on the equipment which can be used in the plastic process. Information on the two-axis RMC 120-DI/O motion-control unit; Description of the low-share pumps; Details on other equipment.

Introduces Automated Assemblies' AZ-10 Series Servo Robots specially designed for use with injection machines.

Presents several drying systems and dryer diagnostics packages for use in plastics processing plants. Includes the BAS-1000 dryer diagnostics package on Ohio-based Bry-Air's RD Series dryers; Ohio-based Comet Automation Systems' CDD-400 dryers; Connecticut-based Dri-Air Industries' compact PDII dual-hopper portable drying systems.

Features several plastics manufacturing equipment. Barrier screws; Torque-limiting safety couplings.

Features several plastic pelletizing equipment. Knife alignment; Pelletizing system from Gala; Quick-change cutting head.

Features a thermoforming equipment from Maac Machinery Corp. Specifications; Capabilities; Contact information.

Describes trends in robots shown at the 2000 NPE plastics industry exhibit. Articulated-arm robots for plastics applications; Linear motor drive technology for robots; Product previews from various companies.

Describes trends in auxilliary equipment shown at the 2000 NPE plastics industry exhibit. Growth of automation in auxiliaries; Application of wireless communication systems; Product previews from various companies.

Introduces the jumbo roll unwinding system developed by Rockford, Illinois-based WTI Inc. Features of the plastics machine; Use of a pneumatic brake; Accommodation for roll diameters.

Introduces the ultrasonic welding modules manufactured by West Chester, Pennsylvania-based Sonobond Ultrasonics. Features of the welding modules; Distance measuring capabilities; Speed control.

Introduces the shaftless line coating system manufactured by Pawcatuck, Connecticut-based Egan-Davis Standard and Billerica, Massachusetts-based Eurotherm Gauging Systems. Features of the extrusion machinery; Thickness range; Modular control distribution.

Reports on the impact of business partnerships on the marketing of injection molders. Business partnerships recent as of January 2000; Use of extrusion, compression molding, vacuum forming, robotics and scrap reclaim equipment; Use and recovery of materials.

Introduces auxiliary equipment for plastic processors. Desiccant dehumidifier; Shredder; Expanded cooling tower line; Robotic film inserting.

Introduces extrusion equipment for plastic processors. Compact satellite extruder series; Remote gaging service.

Features the Dyn-X series of melt pressure transducers from Dynisco Instruments. Toleration of process temperatures up to 750°F in the most commonly used pressure ranges; Rigid and flexible stem configurations for maximum mounting flexibility; Internal shunt calibration for easy set-up.

Features the compact mobile pneumatic conveying system for plastics products from Vac-U-Max. Stainless steel material receiver mounted on mobile frame; Regenerative blower package; Level control in discharge hopper.

Features the model VTP-15 trim press for roll-feed thermoforming from Edward D. Segen and Co. Easy movement between production stations; Running of either matched metal or knife tooling; Computer numerical control.

Features several plastic extrusion equipment. Eurotherm Gauging Systems' Spectra-Beam high resolution sensor; Personal computer-based controller; Smart Force Transducer digital weighing device.

Focuses on SBO Series2 blow-molding machines for polyethylene terephthalate bottles. Heating banks of the machine; Control of blowing functions; Machine control.

Features several plastic injection molding equipment. Prowler injection machines; ISGN-2C Series injection molding machines; Vision inspection system.

Looks on advances in plastics micromolding technologies. Murray's Sesame injection machine; Battenfeld's Microsystem 50/2 production cell; Ferromatik Milacron's microinjection unit.

Gives information on the use of components in the plastics industry. What smart-flow manifolds are suitable for; Description of the features of the M-Series, Triple R filtration system from EMI Plastics Equipment.

Presents information on the ERSP servo/pneumatic robot developed by Engel and the vertical injection machine designed by C.A. Lawton Company, which can be utilized in plastics processing. How control of ERSP robot is achieved; Number of sequence programs stored by controller; Amount of floor space required by the injection machine; Products which can be produced on the machine; PLC-based of standard control system of machine.

Presents information on the closed-loop Cyclical Mold Temperature Control system from Reps, and the planetary roller extruder model PWE 350 from Battenfeld Extrusionstechnik, used in plastics processing. How efficiency in the cooling segment of the injection molding is achieved with the Reps system; What may be needed for high-temperature applications; What the PWE permits; Features of the PWE 350.

Introduces Process & Auxillary Equipment's deflashing equipment for thermoset and glass-filled thermoplastics materials. Models available for specific production requirements.

Introduces plastic pipe belling machines from United Plastics Machinery Inc.

Features control systems for plastics machinery. LineMaster 2000 system for gaging from SolveTech; Heavy duty granulator.

Presents machines from Dicer Corp. designed to handle polyvinyl chloride and low durameter compounds. Equipment features; Contact information.

Presents the Series 700 Power Orientation unit plastic machinery. Equipment features and manufacturer; Contact information.

Presents feeders for the plastics industry. Hamilton Avtec's Ven-Tec compressed air material loader; Flex-walled twin-screw feeder from AccuRate.

Presents two models of high-speed granulators for plastic materials from Conair Martin. Differentiating features of each model.

Presents the S Series hot die face water-ring pelletizers for plastic materials from the Beringer division of John Brown Plastics Machinery. Process design changes in the S Series.

Introduces new auxiliary plastics machinery. Gas-fired dryers from Bry-Air Systems; DH thermal fluid heaters from GTS Energy Inc.; Pellet loaders from Premier Pneumatics.

Describes vertical injection molding machines from various manufacturers. Applications; Engel's shuttle press for insert/encapsulation applications; Husky Injection Molding Systems' VX series of injection molding machines that use a hydromechanical clamp design; Klockner Desma's machines for thermoplastic elastomer processing; PH Trueblood's machine with dual booking platens.

Presents two machines for injection molding. Vertical and horizontal injection molding machines from Klockner Desma; H5-100AMT version of 100-tne Mono-Toggle injection molding machine from Newbury Industries.

Focuses on the development of the all-electric injection presses by machine suppliers of the plastic industry and trade. Machine's advantage for energy saving efforts; Difference and edge of the all-electric injection presses over hydraulic machines; Drawbacks of the all-electric machine.

Features Simco Industrial Static Control's Aerostat Sentry ionizing air blower. Specifications.

Features ControlSoft's extrusion machinery. Specifications; Capabilities; Contact information.

Reports on the upgrade of blow molding machines of Jomar Corp. Increase of productivity of Model 175 injection blow molding.

Introduces the SEP-GA Guardian Series metal separation detector developed by Fairfield, New Jersey-based Foremost Machine Builders.

Introduces the size reduction machines developed by German firm Colortronic GmbH and South Attleboro, Massachusetts-based Cumberland Engineering. Features of the reduction machines.

Introduces the plastics robot machinery designed by Rochester Hills, Michigan-based Fanuc Robotics North America.

Introduces the hot-runner temperature control system manufactured by Sterling, Virginia-based Gammaflux.

Introduces the loader-control manufactured by Baltimore, Maryland-based Novatec.

Introduces the injection molding system manufactured by Farmington Hills, Michigan-based PlastiMatix.

Introduces the extrusion coating system developed by three different plastics machinery firms. Features of the extrusion coating system; Versatility due to motorized carriage; Pricing information.

Introduces static removal line for plastic manufacturers. Capability; Power supply outputs.

Introduces equipment for plastic manufacturers. Two-component nozzle; Custom bolt circle diameter system.

Introduces bottle leak detection system for plastic bottles. Features; Properties.