What will it do for you?

A Central Material Feed System;also known as a Material Handling System, allows polymer to be automatically distributed to your processing machines; such as injection moulding machines and extruders, sometimes long distances, through a series of solid pipes using a centrally positioned vacuum pump.

Vacuum receivers (Hopper Loaders) on all machines are linked via a ‘Matrix’ central control system that enables any machine to process any material from various locations. Material, which can be in bulk silos or Day Bins, is generally sited away from the production area. Drying, blending and scrap reclaim can also be integrated into a Central Feed System.(Material Handling System)

Features

• Multiple Hopper Loaders connected to a common vacuum pump linked via a common control
• Automatic line purging to ensure no pipe blockages or cross contamination of materials
• Easy material selection via distribution manifold and quick release couplings
• Central filtration unit for all Hopper Loaders
• Material drying and blending can also be centrally positioned and integrated into central distribution systems
• High visibility, remote display panel available for easy monitoring & control

Advantages

• Eliminates manual shifting of polymer between storage and manufacturing area
• Removes pallets and bags of material from shop floor & enables the use of silo/bulk storage if required
• Reduces the need for fork lift and pallet truck use in the production area
• Promotes good 'housekeeping'
• Reduces dust levels in the production environment due to central filtration
• Eliminates manual lifting of material bags by machine operators
• Eliminates material spillage and wastage
• Power saving – one central vacuum unit replaces multiple vacuum motors
• When integrated with a central dryer eliminates waiting time for dried material