conveying
FAQ for Experts. Answers by Experts.
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How can material distribution be automated?
mo explains fully automated material distribution systems
As well as the distribution systems with proportioning valves or manually operated coupling stations described in Issue 33, automated material changes can also be performed. …
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How can material be optimally distributed?
mo explains how material proportioning valves operate
Supplying a single processing machine with only one material is relatively simple. It becomes a little more complicated when regrind, as well as virgin material, should be supplied to the processing machine. …
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When is it necessary to purge material lines?
mo explains why purging can contribute to plant safety
The point of purging is to remove or minimise transported material deposits from a material line. …
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How does the dedusting of granulate work?
mo explains the dedusting units and implosion purging of filters
For the production of high quality parts, fine dedusting of the material may be required at the end of the conveying process, even if the material is virgin material. …
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What happens with the dust in the conveying system?
mo explains explains security measures against dust contamination
Dust particles can cause a variety of problems in plastics processing, from quality loss and waste to problems during processing. …
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Which marginal conditions are important when choosing a material loader?
mo explains details regarding the configuration of material loaders
In addition to the throughput and the local conditions, numerous other criteria are important for the conception of a material supply, which can also affect the configuration of material loaders. …
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How can multiple machines be supplied with different material?
mo explains the concepts of multi-point conveying systems
If multiple machines in plastics processing need to supplied with different plastics, then normally the installation of a multi-point conveying systems would be sensible. …
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How does the material reach the processing machine?
mo explains how vacuum material loaders work
Vacuum conveying, or suction conveying, has established itself in plastics processing as the method of supplying machines with material. …
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What are the different types of pneumatic conveying?
mo explains how vacuum material loaders work
The two main conveying systems are pressure and vacuum conveying for pneumatic conveying within the plastics industry. …
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Which types of material conveying are relevant for plastics processing?
mo explains the procedural principles of bulk material conveying
Hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic conveying systems are options for material handling in the plastics industry, in regards to the conveying of bulk material. …