Sequencer Gives Control Milacron Offers Smaller of More Valve Gates TP Series Parallel Twin Screw Extruder DME Company, Madison Heights, MI, has introduced the 16-Zone Hydraulic Valve Gate Sequencer to bring molders responsive control of more valve gates. The new sequencer helps meet increasing demand for precise, sophisticated molding. DME increased the maximum number of timerbased zones from four to 16, providing the same reliability and accuracy customers expect from valve gate hydraulic controls. The sequencer also offers reduced electrical use over the life of the unit and a PLC touchscreen makes it easier to use. For global customers, the controllers can operate from a wide supply of operating voltages for easier relocation between plants and countries. This plug can be removed and replaced with any number of 240 VAC plugs for instantaneous operation. For more information, call 248.398.6000 or visit www.dme.net.
With the addition of the TP75 to its TP Series Parallel Twin Screw Extruders, Milacron, Batavia, OH, now has five models meeting throughput needs of up to 5,000 pounds/ hour. The TP75 extrudes smaller products – 75mm screw diameter – while still offering minimal screw deflection to optimize the homogeneity of the melt and maximize the productivity of the extruder. It delivers high performance and high output with PVC, vinyl and other materials and features air- and oil-cooled barrels, with optional gearbox oil quality monitoring and a high wear package with tungsten screw and barrel. Other benefits include a strong and reliable gearbox, compatibility with heat- and shear-sensitive materials, efficient heat transfer, positive displacement pumping characteristics and optimal melt condition. For more information, visit www.milacron.com/plastics.
DENSO Robots Provide Precision, Compact Design DENSO Corporation, Kariya, Japan, has introduced ISO 5 cleanroom versions of its new VS-Series six-axis articulated robots for industries including appliance, automotive, biomedical, injection molding, medical device, pharmaceutical and plastics. The new VSSeries robots offer high-speed precision, with cycle times from 0.37-0.33 seconds and repeatability from ±0.03-±0.02mm. Reaches are from 500-900mm. The new robots have ultra slim arms that facilitate integration and can be mounted on the floor, ceiling or wall with no special hardware needed. Internal wiring allows for connection of Gigabit Ethernet devices and servo grippers directly to the robot flange, preventing tangled cables interfering with peripheral equipment. ANSO and CE safety compliance allow global deployment. For more information, visit www.densorobotics.com. n
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