Every plastics processor has their own set of problems and aspirations of what they’re trying to accomplish at the plant level. Material types, conveying sources and destinations, capacity requirements and changeover frequency all contribute to …
Conveying Done Right
This feature on conveying is a great source of information about proper plastics conveying. The article looks in-depth at the long standing issues with conveying and how to alleviate issues such as wear from abrasive …
Blending and Dosing Basics
Maguire sells more blenders and additive feeders that anyone else in the world. They are also Novatec’s parent company. They share their knowledge at Plastic Technology’s Blending and Dosing Knowledge Center. It is an essential …
Maguire Blenders & Feeders
In the event you are unaware Maguire’s owner and founder of Maguire (Steve Maguire) is also the majority owner of Novatec. Maguire’s Blending Products combined with Novatec’s Material Handling and Drying Products makes Novatec and …
Novatec GSL Brushless Vacuum Loaders Available in 12 and 19 lb Versions
The GSL Series Loader solves the problems of changing brushes, constantly cleaning loader filters and having load failures because of pellets getting stuck between the throat and the flapper valve and more! Five Year Warranty! …
Novatec/Maguire “Sweeper” Unloading System (Video)
The SW Series Sweeper™ automatically unloads material from bulk boxes and empties to the bottom without operator intervention! The Sweeper continuously “sweeps” the top level of plastic pellets to a slotted pickup tube that vacuums the …
Novatec/Maguire Gravimetric Color Feeder (Video)
A simple to use Novatec/Maguire MGF Gravimetric Feeder, eliminate waste of colorants and additives with this compact loss-in-weight feeder that precisely measures the amount of additive that is fed directly into the machine throat. MGF …
Prophecy Pump Sense – Smart Vacuum Pumps (Video)
Many plastics processors depend mightily on their vacuum conveying systems. There’s never a good time to have one down. Fortunately, self-monitoring equipment such as Novatec’s PumpSense line of vacuum pumps makes it much easier to achieve maximum uptime by …