FAQ for Experts. Answers by Experts.

68

What are the criteria for choosing a dosing screw?

Variedad de husillos: la elección correcta del husillo de dosificación es la clave para una dosificación precisa (Imagen: Motan-Colortronic)Screw variety – the correct choice of dosing screw is the key to precise dosing

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

Choosing the correct dosing is the key to precise dosing. …


Read More

67

What is the purpose of dosing systems with flexible bins?

The flexible material bin can be changed in no time at all (image: Motan-Colortronic)

The flexible material bin can be changed in no time at all 

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

66

What is the purpose of a level control in the collection bin for loss-in-weight systems?

With level control a specified fill level of the collection bin can be set. For this, the load cell (red) continuously monitors the content. (Image: Motan-Colortronic)

With level control a specified fill level of the collection bin can be set. For this, the load cell (red) continuously monitors the content. 

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

65

Why does a loss-in-weight system need seperate refilling?

On the left a material loader installed on a refilling hopper. On the right and in the middle material loaders with controlled outlet flaps for direct refilling (image: Motan-Colortronic)

On the left a material loader installed on a refilling hopper. On the right and in the middle material loaders with controlled outlet flaps for direct refilling

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

64

How does the resolution of a load cell influence dosing accuracy?

Modern load cells are available with different resolutions and maximum loads depending on the demands (image: Motan-Colortronic)

Modern load cells are available with different resolutions and maximum loads depending on the demands

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

63

How does the dosing order affect the dosing results with a gain-in-weight dosing system?

When dosing a very fine, free-flowing component it can be helpful to dose the coarser component first (image: Motan-Colortronic)

When dosing a very fine, free-flowing component it can be helpful to dose the coarser component first

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

62

What needs to be considered when dosing very small amounts?

 

When dosing very small amounts every individual granule is important (image: Motan-Colortronic)

When dosing very small amounts every individual granule is important

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

61

What needs to be considered when designing dosing systems?

Simplified time flow of a cycle with tool closing (1), injection unit moves forward (2) , injection (3), holding pressure (4), plastification (5), material intake (6), injection unit moves back (7), cooling (8) and tool opening (9) (image: Motan-Colortronic)

Simplified time flow of a cycle with tool closing (1), injection unit moves forward (2) , injection (3), holding pressure (4), plastification (5), material intake (6), injection unit moves back (7), cooling (8) and tool opening (9)

Mo explains specific aspects of dosing

  …


Read More

60

How does a crystalliser work?

 

A look inside the agitator bin – the agitator and lateral stators can be seen clearly

A look inside the agitator bin – the agitator and lateral stators can be seen clearly

Mo explains specific aspects of drying

  …


Read More

59

Why and when is a crystalliser needed?

A fixed bed crystalliser directs a heated air flow through an agitator bin in a defined process to achieve the necessary degree of crystallisation.

A fixed bed crystalliser directs a heated air flow through an agitator bin in a defined process to achieve the necessary degree of crystallisation.

Mo explains why some plastics need to be crystallised before drying

  …


Read More

We use cookies to enable you to make the best possible use of our website and to improve our communication with you. With your consent, you accept the use of cookies in accordance with our privacy policy.

Privacy Settings saved!
Your cookie settings for this website

We use cookies to make the best possible use of our website and to improve our services with you. Make your personal preference here:

These cookies are used for functions of this website that allow you to tailor your use to your interests. Furthermore, the analysis of user behaviour also helps us to improve the quality of our website.
  • _ga
  • _gid
  • _gat

These cookies are used for functions of this website that allow you to tailor your use to your interests. Furthermore, the analysis of user behaviour also helps us to improve the quality of our website.

Decline all Services
Accept all Services