Sphero® S underwater pelletizing machinery system makes waves in China
Building on over sixty years of technological and industry experience, Automatik Plastics Machinery—a subsidiary of Maag, a member of Dover Corporation’s Pump Solutions Group (PSG®)—launched its innovative design, the Sphero® S underwater pelletizing system, before the scrutiny of attendees at the Chinaplas 2014 technical conference this past April. As one of the largest and fastest growing industrial sectors on the globe, the Chinese market provides a proving ground for new designs and ideas and the Chinaplas conference annually brings together a wide variety of leaders from the plastics and rubber industries. Specifically designed and engineered for the mid-tier polymer production market, the Sphero® S is ideally suited to meet the demands in compounding, masterbatch, and recycling applications.
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ITS PUBLIC AWAITS
“Chinaplas was the perfect venue for us to introduce our new Sphero® S System,” says Andreas Weidner, China sales director for Automatik Plastics Machinery. “Launching the Sphero® S in front of the over 40,000 visitors to Chinaplas was a great experience, and we received an overwhelmingly positive response from everyone at the event. We look forward to showcasing the Sphero® S at other upcoming shows.”
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PERFECT PELLETS FOR THE PERFECT PRODUCTS
Automatik’s new Sphero® S underwater pelletizing system is designed for the medium-throughput polymer production market and engineered to perform in compounding, masterbatch and recycling applications. The system delivers exceptional value through industry leading technology, production proof components, reputation and design innovation.
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[col width=”six”]Specifically designed to be a cost-effective alternative to larger and more customizable systems, the Sphero® S incorporates a variety of innovative features suited for medium throughputs, typically between 1500 to 6600 pounds (roughly 700 to 3000 kilograms) per hour. The major technological advancements include new pneumatic diverter valves that optimize the flow channel and ease the cleaning of the cutting chamber, and a user-friendly, ergonomic design for easy cleaning and quick changes of the knives and die plates.
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Other improvements to the Sphero® S include a new frame that allows it to be mounted on a single mobile structure, which guarantees a perfect alignment and a reduced footprint. Starting the system is almost instant, accomplished with a simple press of a button. The water bypass design has also been fine-tuned resulting in a speedier start-up. In addition, special attention has been given to the design of the cutter head to guarantee process integrity and ensure the production of evenly shaped, high-quality pellets. System options include a flow meter with shut-off valve, sight glass, stroboscope, water blow out device, visual indicator for heating cartridges performance
READY FOR TODAY’S PRODUCTION PROCESS
“Pelletizing is one of the most important steps in the production process of a wide variety of plastic and rubber products,” Andreas Weidner adds, “and Automatik pelletizing systems have been designed to integrate perfectly into the production line to simplify operations and maximize output in the most efficient manner possible. The new Sphero® S will continue this tradition, only now with a simpler and more cost-effective design.” ■