Material Processing

Hot Foil Embossing - Infrared Increases Running-Speed

Carbon Infrared emitters increase running-speed A carbon medium wave infrared system is helping API Foils Ltd to achieve greater line running speeds and better heating control in the hot embossing of holographic foils. API Foils is a worldwide group which produces an extensive range of stamping foils used on a wide variety of products from stationery to wine labels and from flexible food...

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Slitting Tool System suits Trumpf style punch presses.

Slitting Tool System suits Trumpf style punch presses.

Utilizing wear-resistant M4PM(TM) tool steel for extended tool life, fully OEM-compatible Mate LongLife(TM) includes rectangle and oval punch inserts that come in 5 standard inch and metric sizes. Insert punch holder options include one with integral alignment ring and another requiring heavy-duty alignment ring. Die inserts, made from M4PM high-speed steel, come in 5 inch and metric sizes and 11...

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Power Generators incorporate PLC-based touchscreen.

Power Generators incorporate PLC-based touchscreen.

Compak(TM) 9000 integrates touchscreen PLC-based interface that helps save converters and extruders time and expense regarding installation while also providing advanced corona treating process control. Standard pre-programmed options include watt density control, proportional speed control, station diagnostics, and fault logging. Customer-specified options may also be accommodated. Also, support...

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Speeding Up the Coating of Signs

A medium wave infrared oven from Heraeus Noblelight is helping Hawes Signs to achieve significant increases in production line speed in the powder coating of aluminum and steel panels. Hawes Signs offers a comprehensive range of external and internal signs for customers ranging from high street banks to car dealerships and supermarket chains. The company's advanced manufacturing facilities...

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Digital Hot Plates and Stirrers feature 12 x 12 in. tops.

Designed for large laboratory samples, EchoTherm(TM) HP51 and HS51 Digital Hot Plates and Digital Stirring Hot Plates feature membrane keyboards and full function LCDs where all parameters are continuously visible. Chemical-resistant ceramic top has 1,400 W heaters and can be set up to 450Â-

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Fluid Bed Dryer/Granulator/Coater produces uniform results.

Fluid Bed Dryer/Granulator/Coater produces uniform results.

With HDGC Fluid Bed Dryer-Granulator-Coater, all functions can be performed in one product container. HDGC Fluid Bed features Diskjet air distribution plate for thorough, uniform mixing and fluidization of batches. Tangential, high-velocity exit of process air prevents sticking/clogging and container dead zones. When granulating, particle size can be controlled/reproduced by selecting specific...

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Lifeline Ozone Systems Use Ozone to Purify Water

Lifeline Ozone of Denver, CO is continuing their efforts to be a world leader in the purification industry through the research and development of ozone cleaning systems. Lifeline Ozone, is a leading provider of ozone systems- ozone pure water systems, water storage systems, remote water systems, and solar powered ozone systems. They put great effort into bringing innovation to the water...

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Centrifugal Screener features dual screening chambers.

Centrifugal Screener features dual screening chambers.

Constructed of stainless steel and finished to 3-A, FDA, and BISSC standards, Centri-SifterÂ-® Twin Centrifugal Screener can sift and scalp dry bulk materials, as well as break up soft agglomerates and dewater moist solids or slurries. Each screening chamber features sliding end cover and 3-bearing shaft that cantilevers for removal of internal components for sanitizing. Screener is suited...

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IR Brings New Light to Manufacturing

The Processing of Metal Coatings Consumers of coated metal, wood, paper, glass, plastic and textile products are demanding attractive, long-lasting, wear-resistant surfaces. At the same time, stricter safety and environmental standards are forcing manufacturers to look at new types of finishes, e.g., water- based and powder coatings, and at different technologies to process them. Among the...

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The CIMtek Group Partners with Dieterle, Europe's Swiss Tooling Leader, and Introduces Their High Performance Swiss Tooling to North America

Elgin, IL - (February 17, 2009) High performance Swiss tooling from Dieterle, Europe's industry-leader, is now available in North America exclusively from the importer, The CIMtek Group. While many competitors offer limited product groups for Swiss Tooling, Dieterle boasts one of the most comprehensive lines of high quality, high performance Swiss tooling from stock including a full range of...

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