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TSM Control Systems is now offering plastics producers new ways to weather
the economic storm and improve their profit margins. New TSM technology
focuses on combining standard processing requirements; accurate dosing and
homogeneous material mixing, with a third critical component when
processing regrind and flake materials: material head pressure.
This new downforce amplifier developed and patented by TSM offers further
downward head pressure to the existing cramming action created by the
patented reverse flight auger which TSM offer on each of its batch blender
range. The downforce amplifier ensures that material throughput and hence
production speed can be maximized when processing difficult regrind
materials.
TSM understands the problems facing many customers with difficult regrind
materials, and this latest development will not only improve material flow
and mixing characteristics but also enables higher percentage regrind
processing while eliminating material throat blockages.
“Plastics processers are constantly looking to push the boundaries of the
materials that they can efficiently process, using more difficult
materials which may be cheaper and more plentiful.”
This patented technological advance allows the processing of even the most
difficult flake regrinds by being able to cram materials into the throat
of the extruder eliminating variations in flow due to bulk density
variations.
“We have recognized the need for better processing capabilities for
difficult regrind materials amongst plastics processors. Our new downforce
amplifier combined with our patented mixing technique will give our
customers unique processing ability and ultimately a competitive advantage
in today’s market place.”
TSM now have a unique solution for difficult regrind materials combining
their new downforce amplifier with their existing patented reverse flight
auger mixer, guaranteeing homogenous mixing, regardless of regrind
percentages, material density or material geometry while cramming mixed
material into the throat of the extruder.
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