Recycling Conveyors, don't forget the metal detector
Whether you need a metal detector today or not, it might be a good idea to set your plastics recycling system up for one down the road. The easiest way to plan for the future is to purchase a conveyor built to accept a metal detector or eddy current separator. Metal detectors can not be attached to...
Continue readingRobot Sales Improving
On page 30 of this months Injection World Magazine, there is an interesting article titled "Robot sales on the rise." Injection World
Continue readingExtrusion "Lead" to the Decline of Roman Empire?
There is an interesting opinion in Plastics Today about how extrusion (of metal, not plastic) led to the downfall of the Roman Empire. Short and interesting read. Plastics Today
Continue readingQuestions to Ask Yourself When Looking for Plastic Size Reduction Options
When looking for either a new or used piece of equipment for plastic size reduction there are few things to keep in mind. Should you buy a granulator, shredder or pulverizer (pulveriser)? What kinds of accessories do you need? Ask yourself these questions: What material are you planning to re...
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Three Simple Questions for Sizing a Granulator
What Do You Want To Grind? Entire part, portions of a part, or sprue/runners Type of Material Hard/Soft Brittle/Tough Filled/Unfilled Temperature of Parts This helps to determine the rotor design, horsepower, soundproofing and infeed What Size is your Part or Scrap? Physical size...
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52" Vecoplan Shredder Model RG52-FF, 100 HP, 2006 Vintage
Item #: 8596 Model: RG52-FF Year: 2006 Manufacturer: Vecoplan Size: 52 Description: Used 52" Vecoplan Shredder Model RG52-FF, 84.5 HP, 2006 Vintage, 15" Diameter Rotor, 60 Cutters, Hydraulic Ram, With Control Panel and PLC, With 3 Sets of Screens (1", 2", 3") 115.5 Amp 460/60/3 S/N 8686010
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2" Davis Standard Thermatic Extruder, Model 20IN20 available! Call for more details!
Item #: 63522 Model: 20IN20 Year: 1999 Manufacturer: Davis Standard Size: 2 Description: Used 2" Davis Standard Thermatic Extruder, Model 20IN20, Air Cooled, 24:1, 40 HP, Powertech Brushless Motor and Drive, 4 Barrel Zones, Air Cooled, Eurothem 2208 Temperature Controls, Belt Driven, 1750 RPM, 19...
Continue reading24" x 56" Ball & Jewell Granulator, Hard Faced Rotor
Item #: 8173 Model: BP2456 Manufacturer: Ball & Jewell Size: 24 Description: Used Ball & Jewell BP2456 Granulator, Hardfaced Five Knife Twin Shear Rotor, 2 Bed Knives, AR400 Rotating End Disks, 150 HP Motor, Furnas Size 4.5 Starter, 12" Air-Veyor Discharge, S/N 78250-06002, Sold As-Is.
Continue readingComing Plastics Caps & Closures Sept. 15-17, visit Arlington Machinery too.
If you coming to the Plastics Caps & Closures Converence in Itasca Sept. 15-17th, you'll be less 10 minutes from our main warehouse and machine shop in Elk Grove Village. It's a great opportunity to see our inventory or to see what kind of services we offer. If you are flying in or out of O'Har...
Continue reading150 Ton Cincinnati Milacron HC150-20Vertical Injection Molding Machine, New 2003
Item #: 8477 Model: HC150-20 Manufacturer: Cincinnati Milacron Size: 150 Description: Used 150 Ton Cincinnati Milacron Vertical Injection Molding Machine, Model HC150-20, Manufactured 2003 Less than 7,000 Hours Tonnage.......................................................150 Shot Size............
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