Products & Systems - Resin Handling
Systems
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Standard Vacuum System with
Common Material Line
A simple,
cost-effective system to feed one or more process
machines from a single material source. |
NOVATEC's economical common line system
is ideal for processors running multiple
machines using the same material.
Our patent pending LineClearTM
lateral provides straight-through
material flow and positive directing of
the material to the appropriate receiver
station as well as purge capability.A
common line equates to substantial cost
savings due to less piping and less
maintenances. Several common lines
can be run, each from a different
source, depending on the number of
different types of materials being
processed. |
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Standard Vacuum System with
Dedicated Material Lines
The system designed
for processors running with several different
materials on multiple machines. |
This method is commonly used when each
process machine has a dedicated material
source such as a drying hopper or
beside-the-press gaylord. This
system allows line purge capabilities
for fast material change and for
preventing moisture regain when
conveying dried materials. |
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Central Drying/Conveying
System (with optional Dry Air/Purge Conveying)
The system for
processors who wish to centrally dry their
thermoplastic resins. |
The transfer air from the vacuum power
unit is recirculated to provide a closed
loop of conveying air which is isolated
from ambient moisture. The air can
be further conditioned by desiccant
dryers. This is a commonly used
method to convey moisture sensitive
materials from drying hoppers to prevent
moisture regain. The material line
is purged after each convey cycle to
clear the line and keep the minimal
amount of resin at the processing
machine. Central drying offers
many advantages and allows quick
material change as it eliminates the
need to drain out individual hoppers and
wait for the new material to dry. |
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Systems with Multiple
Material Sources and Fantail Manifold
A system providing
optimum flexibility that conveys material from
multiple sources to any process machine. |
This NOVATEC system is designed for
optimum line purge capability. The
fantail manifold carries the resin
through a system of multiple connectors
at the material source to direct the
resin to the process machine.
Conveying the resin in this way ensures
purging by preventing a "fly-by"
condition, where stray pellets can stay
in the line. |
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Bulk Handling/Resin
Storage Systems
These systems
provide complete bulk handling, unloading and
storage capabilities for facilities that store and
process large amounts of materials. |
NOVATEC offers several options for bulk
handling of resin, including railcar and
truck unloading systems, bulk bag
unloading, surge bins and silos.
Railcar unloading systems are specially
designed to unload railcars of material
at rates exceeding 20,000 lb/hr (9,070
kg/hr). A NOVATEC vacuum power
unit located near the railcar pulls
material from the railcar into a
cyclone, and then pressure conveys the
material into the silo. |
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Regrind Recovery System
This system is for
automatically unloading regrind from granulators. |
The system can be designed for
evacuating several granulators to one or
more surge bins, where the material can
then be directed to a blender for
reprocessing.This NOVATEC system
employs a PLC control system with
automatic timers or level controls to
detect how often the grinders need
unloading. The quantity of regrind
being generated can be tracked via
computer interface. |
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