PLAST-CONTROL UK
 

Welcome to the PLAST-CONTROL UK Web Site

To enhance our service to UK customers we have launched a UK based Web Site. Over the coming months we will be offering customer specific resources, public and customer news articles and FAQ resource.

We hope as the site develops and grows it will assist you in keeping your PLAST-CONTROL equipment in optimum running condition and save you time

If you have found this web site by a product search we have also included system descriptions and links to our Head office web site.


Latest News   News Archive

GDC extrusion control with continuous dosing system
13th November 2008

Completed install of GDC 4100 Navigator on W&H Mono Varex Line.

 A UK customer has completed upgrading one of his bread bag film production lines with a GDC 4100 system with integrated loss in weight measurement for extruder control and continuous Gravimetric dosing.

The GDC system replaces an older PLAST-CONTROL system and competitors stand alone blending system, integrating both functions into the one system .

The system not only eliminates the problem of material separation and demixing, but also reduces additive and raw material consumption by more accurate control with the advantage of a linear delivery of additive and raw materials - improving film quality and mechanical properties.

The GDC system also features the latest design of weighing hopper system with tool free removable weighing hoppers for easy clean down, stepper drive technology for high resolution control of the dosing units and TFT touch screen control for easy intuitive management of the system.

The line has also been equipped with the PLAST-CONTROL Magicflow air ring system which has increased machine output by 15% with improved mechanical properties of the film.

 

FOR SALE
26th September 2008

Ex-Demonstration Six Component Batch Blending system suitable for granulated polymers. Complete running system with factory fitted option of extrusion yield control. Being a 2008 model version the system includes:
  • Variable valve technology for high and low percentage feed rates.
  • Easy Clean design / auto purge.
  • Integrated mixer/extrusion control hopper.
  • GDC Navigator TFT touch screen control.
  • 4 x PLAST-CONTROL PCH hopper loaders with integrated loader and pump control and 2 x Ballast hopper for manual filling.
  • Compact Design.
  • Includes option hopper loader support frame.
Output range 50-1000 Kg/Hr (depending on set up). Suction pump and central filter can be supplied as an extra. The unit has been used for demonstration purposes and is in an "as new" condition it will be supplied fully serviced and calibrated with commissioning in the UK included in the price. Currently being used for demonstration at our Preston office/workshop the system can be seen in full operation. Supplied with a full 12 months on-site parts and labour warranty large savings can be made against new list price.
 

Fully Integrated Line Control
24th June 2008

Recently commissioned at a UK customer a new Three Layer Co-Extrusion line has been installed complete with the latest generation of PLAST-CONTROL C-Head profile measurement technology, PRO-CON DUO profile control, and Gravimetric extrusion control with fully integrated loss in weight continuous dosing systems with our PCH modular hopper loader system with centralised suction.

These combinations of systems are handled via our ACS system offering a completely integrated line control system via our 19 inch touch screen.

The loss in weight dosing has several advantages offering high accuracy addition rates for extremely small throughputs, no chance of material separation and demixing, fast material change time and addition rate changes.

Coupled with the PCH loading system and auto shut down of additive loading on completion of the order payback of the Gravimetric system is extremely quick.

 

MAGICFLOW PRO-CON Bluetooth version.
2nd June 2008

Not for down loading the latest ring tones, the PRO-CON profile control air ring system seen here fitted with MAGICFLOW inserts and Bluetooth wireless connection has been recently installed at one of our newest UK customers.

As with many lines running gusseted or side folded shrink films many of these extrusion dies are fully rotational. This PRO-CON system uses an industrial strength version of the Bluetooth wireless protocol so that communication cables are not required between the rotating PRO-CON and the main command panel. Unaffected by interference the Bluetooth link can be used in any application were communication is required and cable connection is not possible.

 

PRO-CON DUO Installations
3rd December 2007

A number of PRO-CON DUO systems have been installed in the UK this year, with the latest versions being installed on 1985 vintage W&H lines.

Both customers reporting increased output of 25-35%, reduced film tolerances and improved mechanical properties.

 

K 2007
20th November 2007

The K 2007 show is over and with over 240,000 reported visitors this years K was the biggest to date.
Thank you to all our customers who took the time to visit our stand (and to all who didn?t where were you ?)

We look forward to seeing you at K 2010 !

 

New PRO-BATCH Batch blending system.
19th November 2007

A UK customer has taken delivery of two PRO-BATCH batch blending systems. The PRO-BATCH features a ground up design for Batch Blending incorporating several features which increase accuracy and reduce size relative to maximum output compared to other systems on the market.

The PRO-BATCH system can be configured for both stand alone and direct install onto the extruder. Seen here installed as a stand alone version the customer is using the systems to feed mixed materials to four extrusion lines.

PRO-BATCH can also be supplied with integrated extrusion control which does not increase the overall height of the blender.

Supplied in either 4 station or 6 station with automatic small throughput control the system uses a clear easy to read TFT touch screen control with the option of integration into your existing PLAST-CONTROL line control system.

 

PRO-JET Profile Control Installation
17th July 2007

UK install of the PRO-JET Blown film profile control system.

PRO-JET offers high resolution online profile measurement and control of the cross sectional profile tolerances.

Seen here on a recent installation the system is suited for smaller die head sizes and were machine output is limited due to reasons other than cooling capacity.

The system fits below the existing machine cooling ring and die head without the need of modification to either existing units and is suitable for die diameter sizes between 120 and 1400 mm. Process information and computing power is supplied by either the GDC or ACS Navigator system.

PRO-JET can be supplied either stand alone or integrated with other PLAST-CONTROL options.
 

ACS M-Control Installation
17th May 2007

ACS M-Control system now installed at one of the UK leading Blown Film producers onto a W&H 90 mm Extruder and W&H 400 mm diehead.

As part of a machine refurbishment program the ACS 6100 M-CONTROL system has been installed replacing the existing heating and cooling controller with Solid State Relay Technology and Microprocessor Control with visualisation via the ACS.

The system is also equipped with the Navigator touch screen push button control of lines drives and actuators regulated with software logic function and interlocks Gravimetric control of the machine output and nominal thickness is also incorporated, centralising all the lines functions via a graphical interface.

The system is incorporated in a central cabinet which includes all temperature control and Machine Control functions with the touch screen system mounted remotely in the original machine panel.

Future expansion of the system will include the PRO-CON profile control MAGICFLOW Air ring system and IBC control system.


 

C-Scan Non Contact On-line Profile Measurement
16th February 2007

The C-Scan system used at a number of locations within Germany, France and Spain is now installed at a UK customer.

The C-Scan uses a capacitive sensor for measurement of the film thickness variations and by utilizing a patented principle -proximity control of sensor to the surface of the film is not necessary,with self calibration of the measurement signal being integratred into the design of the sensor.

The measuring sensor has self retraction to avoid damage from start up lump and bubble break and non electrical emergency retraction.

C-Scan is suitable for Sticky films, films with high optical quality and barrier film applications.