Plastore Inc.

PLASTORE
PLASTORE
The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly
under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder
then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into
the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The
additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. Multiple feeders can be used to introduce several materials
into the neckpiece at the same time.
If the application calls for more direct control of the primary material being fed, or if up to eight different materials need to be blended
simultaneously, the Plastore Mixing Station may be the best choice
for the application. Please see our Mixing Station Brochure for
more information on this product.
Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include:
•
Hopper Loaders, for automatically transferring
material from bag, bin, or box to the Plasticolor
feeder.
• Water Cooled Feeders, for feeding heat sensitive
materials into the process.
•
Hopper Alarms, for providing a warning when
hoppers get low on material.
•
Synchronizers, to automatically synchronize feeder
output rates to an extruder’s production speed.
•
Dosage Limiters, to avoid possible over-coloring
in injection molding applications.
• Standardized Configurations, for feeding specific
brands or formats of colors and additives.
• Specialized Neckpieces, hoppers, mounting
adapters, and feedscrews for your application.
• Custom Components, for specific applications.
Your Plastore Representative:
Plastore, Inc.
1570 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: 330-653-3047 Fax: 330-653-3052
Visit our website at: www.plastore.com
Email us at: info@plastore.com
PLASTICOLOR
PROPORTIONING
UNITS
Accurate,
reliable, dosing
and mixing.
THE PLASTICOLOR ADDITIVE FEEDER
The Plasticolor accurately adds free-flowing plastic
material or additives to the production process directly
at the throat of the machine ... a capability that can
greatly reduce manufacturing costs and provide expanded manufacturing capabilities. The Plasticolor is ideal
for extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding
applications alike.
Basic feeder operation is straightforward. The
Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed
directly under the production machine’s main material
hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to
meter the additive material into the primary material
stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed
rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller
that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. A number of interchangeable feedscrew sizes are
available for each feeder to provide feed rates that range
from a couple of ounces-per-hour to 5,000 pounds-perhour.
THE PLASTICOLOR ADVANTAGES INCLUDE:
Accuracy. Premium motor with closed-loop speed
control and precision feedscrews assure accurate, consistent feed rates.
Serviceability. Feedscrews are changed in a few minutes and additives can be changed even faster ... all
without tools or removing the hopper from the feeder.
Ease of Operation. Simple, easy-to-use controls make
sure that anyone can operate the feeder to get accurate,
repeatable results ... even while the unit is on-line.
Versatility. Multiple feedscrew combinations and
motor speeds handle most types of free-flowing, nonbridging materials. Whether the fed material is strandcut, dice-cut, or bead... round or square ... big or small
... your Plasticolor can be custom configured to handle it
out of standard components. Interchangeable feedscrews allow the same feeder to be used to feed ounces
or pounds of material. Multiple Plasticolor feeders on
the same neckpiece solve the problem of feeding multiple additives at the same time.
Flexibility. Custom neckpieces and hoppers can
be specified to tailor the Plasticolor to your
application. Standard options include items such as:
Hopper Loaders, Feeder Speed-to-Extruder Speed
Synchronizers, Feeder Dosage Size Limiters, Custom
Control Cabinets, Hopper Level Alarms, and Special
Feedscrews ... all designed to optimize the Plasticolor
for your specific application.
Reliability. The Plasticolor is built to last! It uses cast
aluminum and welded steel plate construction for
strength and rigidity ... assuring a long life and absolute
minimum maintenance cost.
PLASTICOLOR
3000
The PC3000 is designed for
larger production machines. A choice
of eight different feedscrews and multiple
motor speeds provide an extraordinarily wide feed
rate range of a few ounces-per-hour to 1,760
pounds-per-hour. A variety of neckpiece designs
assure the right one is available for your application.
The PC3000 is ideal for feeding color, regrind and other production additives.
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC3000
screw
6/12
white
8/15
yellow
10/17
orange
13/20
brown
15/22
gold
17/25
red
25/34
green
40
black
G-165
0.16 - 2.2
0.4 - 7
0.6 - 13
1.1 - 24
2.0 - 36
2 - 46
8 - 150
28 - 572
G-260
0.3 - 3.2
0.4 - 12
1.0 - 24
1.3 - 35
2.3 - 55
3 - 75
9 - 235
33 - 880
G-500
0.5 - 4.2
0.7 - 22
1.3 - 36
1.7 - 66
3.3 - 100
4 - 143
11 - 462
55 - 1760
motor
PLASTICOLOR
2000
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
Designed for small to medium size production machines. The PC2000
provides feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 48 pounds-per-hour. It
PLASTICOLOR
is an ideal choice for delivering color and other additives accurately and
reliably.
4000
Select from multiple neckpiece designs, six interchangeable
feedscrew sizes, and two standard size hoppers (0.3, and 0.9 cubic ft.).
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC2000
screw
motor
G-2
6/12
white
8/15
silver
10/17
orange
13/20
purple
The heavy-duty Plasticolor 4000 is ideal for those big jobs of feeding virgin material,
15/22
gold
17/25
red
regrind or other additives at feed rates of up to 5,000 pounds-per-hour. It looks similar
to the PC3000, but bigger diameter body allows use of larger feedscrew.
0.16 - 2.2
0.4 - 6.2
0.6 - 13
1 - 24
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES
AND FEED RATES FOR PC4000
2 - 36
screw
motor
58/70
blue
G-260
88 - 2,650
G-500
121 - 5,000
2 - 46
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
THE PLASTICOLOR ADDITIVE FEEDER
The Plasticolor accurately adds free-flowing plastic
material or additives to the production process directly
at the throat of the machine ... a capability that can
greatly reduce manufacturing costs and provide expanded manufacturing capabilities. The Plasticolor is ideal
for extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding
applications alike.
Basic feeder operation is straightforward. The
Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed
directly under the production machine’s main material
hopper. The feeder then uses a feedscrew assembly to
meter the additive material into the primary material
stream passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed
rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller
that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. A number of interchangeable feedscrew sizes are
available for each feeder to provide feed rates that range
from a couple of ounces-per-hour to 5,000 pounds-perhour.
THE PLASTICOLOR ADVANTAGES INCLUDE:
Accuracy. Premium motor with closed-loop speed
control and precision feedscrews assure accurate, consistent feed rates.
Serviceability. Feedscrews are changed in a few minutes and additives can be changed even faster ... all
without tools or removing the hopper from the feeder.
Ease of Operation. Simple, easy-to-use controls make
sure that anyone can operate the feeder to get accurate,
repeatable results ... even while the unit is on-line.
Versatility. Multiple feedscrew combinations and
motor speeds handle most types of free-flowing, nonbridging materials. Whether the fed material is strandcut, dice-cut, or bead... round or square ... big or small
... your Plasticolor can be custom configured to handle it
out of standard components. Interchangeable feedscrews allow the same feeder to be used to feed ounces
or pounds of material. Multiple Plasticolor feeders on
the same neckpiece solve the problem of feeding multiple additives at the same time.
Flexibility. Custom neckpieces and hoppers can
be specified to tailor the Plasticolor to your
application. Standard options include items such as:
Hopper Loaders, Feeder Speed-to-Extruder Speed
Synchronizers, Feeder Dosage Size Limiters, Custom
Control Cabinets, Hopper Level Alarms, and Special
Feedscrews ... all designed to optimize the Plasticolor
for your specific application.
Reliability. The Plasticolor is built to last! It uses cast
aluminum and welded steel plate construction for
strength and rigidity ... assuring a long life and absolute
minimum maintenance cost.
PLASTICOLOR
3000
The PC3000 is designed for
larger production machines. A choice
of eight different feedscrews and multiple
motor speeds provide an extraordinarily wide feed
rate range of a few ounces-per-hour to 1,760
pounds-per-hour. A variety of neckpiece designs
assure the right one is available for your application.
The PC3000 is ideal for feeding color, regrind and other production additives.
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC3000
screw
6/12
white
8/15
yellow
10/17
orange
13/20
brown
15/22
gold
17/25
red
25/34
green
40
black
G-165
0.16 - 2.2
0.4 - 7
0.6 - 13
1.1 - 24
2.0 - 36
2 - 46
8 - 150
28 - 572
G-260
0.3 - 3.2
0.4 - 12
1.0 - 24
1.3 - 35
2.3 - 55
3 - 75
9 - 235
33 - 880
G-500
0.5 - 4.2
0.7 - 22
1.3 - 36
1.7 - 66
3.3 - 100
4 - 143
11 - 462
55 - 1760
motor
PLASTICOLOR
2000
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
Designed for small to medium size production machines. The PC2000
provides feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 48 pounds-per-hour. It
PLASTICOLOR
is an ideal choice for delivering color and other additives accurately and
reliably.
4000
Select from multiple neckpiece designs, six interchangeable
feedscrew sizes, and two standard size hoppers (0.3, and 0.9 cubic ft.).
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES AND FEED RATES FOR PC2000
screw
motor
G-2
6/12
white
8/15
silver
10/17
orange
13/20
purple
The heavy-duty Plasticolor 4000 is ideal for those big jobs of feeding virgin material,
15/22
gold
17/25
red
regrind or other additives at feed rates of up to 5,000 pounds-per-hour. It looks similar
to the PC3000, but bigger diameter body allows use of larger feedscrew.
0.16 - 2.2
0.4 - 6.2
0.6 - 13
1 - 24
FEEDSCREW ASSEMBLIES
AND FEED RATES FOR PC4000
2 - 36
screw
motor
58/70
blue
G-260
88 - 2,650
G-500
121 - 5,000
2 - 46
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
Feed rates listed are in pounds per hour, based on polystyrene.
PLASTORE
PLASTORE
The Plasticolor feeder is mounted on a neckpiece installed directly
under the production machine’s main material hopper. The feeder
then uses a feedscrew assembly to meter the additive material into
the primary material stream passing through the neckpiece. The
additive feed rate is selected and controlled by a solid-state controller that controls the speed of the motor that drives the feedscrew. Multiple feeders can be used to introduce several materials
into the neckpiece at the same time.
If the application calls for more direct control of the primary material being fed, or if up to eight different materials need to be blended
simultaneously, the Plastore Mixing Station may be the best choice
for the application. Please see our Mixing Station Brochure for
more information on this product.
Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include:
•
Hopper Loaders, for automatically transferring
material from bag, bin, or box to the Plasticolor
feeder.
• Water Cooled Feeders, for feeding heat sensitive
materials into the process.
•
Hopper Alarms, for providing a warning when
hoppers get low on material.
•
Synchronizers, to automatically synchronize feeder
output rates to an extruder’s production speed.
•
Dosage Limiters, to avoid possible over-coloring
in injection molding applications.
• Standardized Configurations, for feeding specific
brands or formats of colors and additives.
• Specialized Neckpieces, hoppers, mounting
adapters, and feedscrews for your application.
• Custom Components, for specific applications.
Your Plastore Representative:
Plastore, Inc.
1570 Georgetown Rd. Hudson, OH 44236
Phone: 330-653-3047 Fax: 330-653-3052
Visit our website at: www.plastore.com
Email us at: info@plastore.com
PLASTICOLOR
PROPORTIONING
UNITS
Accurate,
reliable, dosing
and mixing.
PLASTORE
CONTROLLER 91-A
An accurate, easy-to-use Controller for use with Plastore
Proportioning Units and Multi-Unit Mixing Stations.
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Accurate, +/- 1% feed rate control.
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Simple, precise feed rate settings with
10-turn style precision potentiometer.
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Built-in overload protection, with LED
indication of overload condition and
power switch reset capabilities.
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Closed loop tachometer feedback from
Proportioning Unit Motor maintains
constant feed rates regardless of load,
or input voltage.
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Optional Digital Display for displaying
motor running speed in RPM or percent
of running speed (0 to 100%).
The Plastore 91-A Controller is an accurate,
Easy-to-use device for controlling the feed rate
of Plastore Single and Multi-Unit Mixing Station
Additive Feeders.
The Tachometer feedback from the feeder’s motor
into the 91-A Controller provides a closed loop
feed rate control, guaranteeing accurate,
consistent feed rate performance.
Feed rate of the additive feeder is controlled by a
10-Turn potentiometer on the front panel of the
controller. The control pot is marked with precision
graduations for accurate, precise, repeatable
settings ... eliminating the need for more complex
programming approaches.
Specifications:
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Input Power: 220VAC, Single Phase, 3A
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Electrical: Internal Start/Stop contact
connection points for Extruder or Injection
Molding applications.
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Size: 4.75"W x 8"H x 3"D
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Warranty: Two Years
The convenient, front panel mounted Power Switch
and Run/Stop/Overload LED Indicators display the
operating status of the feeder. An optional built-in
Digital Display can be set to display the feeders
running speed in RPM or percent of running speed
(0 to 100%).
PLASTORE, INC.
1570 Georgetown Rd.
Options:
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Digital Display
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Synchron Slave Control for synchronizing
feeder output to an extruder’s speed.
Hudson, OH 44236
330-653-3047
Fax 330-653-3052
AC MOTOR AND CONTROL
DRIVE DESCRIPTION:
MOTOR DESCRIPTION:
The single feeder drive is a Yaskawa V7 AC
controller installed in an enclosure that meets NEMA
type 4X/12 indoor use requirements.
The Plastore AC drive system offers reliability and
durability. We have paired the versatile Yaskawa
V74X AC drive with a custom designed Groschopp
AC gear motor.
200VAC-230VAC, 1 Phase/3 Phase, 50/60 Hz Input
Dimensions: L=7.56” x W=6.10” x H=6.52”
Existing Plastore feeders can be easily upgraded
to this AC drive system.
DRIVE FEATURES:
MOTOR DESCRIPTION:
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4-Digit LED digital operator status display
Auto restart
Analog input
Multifunction relay output
Two multifunction open collector outputs
Analog output
RS485 Modbus RTU communication port
Remote speed reference: 0-10 VDC (20
kohms) or isolated 4-20 mA (250 ohms)
Analog monitor output: 0-10 VDC
proportional to output frequency or output
current
MTBF: exceeds 28 years
230V / 0.110hp / 3400 rpm / 3 phase AC Gear Motor
MOTOR FEATURES:
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Dynamically balanced
Ball-bearing construction
All aluminum frame
Durable, powder coating paint system
NEMA 1.15 service factor
Run capacitor
Class “F” insulation
Auxiliary shaft
MOTOR OPTIONS:
DRIVE OPTIONS:
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Synchron slave
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN: 330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
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170 RPM, 340 RPM & 680 RPM
Optional Encoder
PLASTICOLOR 2000 GR
SAVE BIG ON COLOR AND ADDITIVES!
Cutaway of weigh hopper
DESCRIPTION:
The Plasticolor 2000 GR is a single gravimetric feeder.
The unit accurately feeds free flowing color and
additives at the throat of extrusion, blow molding and
injection molding machines.
The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters
out vibrations and movement from mold clamping
making it suitable for use on injection molding machines.
Plasticolor 2000 GR utilizes a stepper motor providing
high resolution of speed control from 0.3 rpm to 225
rpm. Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to
retrieve production information. An integrated venturi
loader is included with the system.
The Plasticolor 2000 GR is fully backwards compatible
with older Plasticolor units meaning an easy upgrade.
Save $$ by using your existing body casting, motor and
controller.
Easy Setup:
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Injection molding - Just enter the shot size and
the percentage of additive you want to add.
Start the feeder and it will automatically adjust
itself to the machine cycle.
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Extrusion - Enter the max output of your
production machine and the % of additive you
want to add. The feeder will automatically follow
your extruder speed and adjust accordingly.
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
Smart Control
FEATURES:
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Rigid mechanical structure
Automatic material parameter tuning
Easy and fast material changes
0.1g weighing resolution
Loss-in-weight
Materials Accounting
Special algorithms for Injection Molding
Integrated loading system for pellets and
micro granules
Stepper motor operated (1600 steps per
revolution)
Screw speed control 1:600 – 0.3-225 Rpm
Typical feed rate 0.16 - 66 Lbs/Hour
Optional AC motor and Drive.
Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units.
GRAVIBELT
SAVE BIG ON COLOR AND ADDITIVES!
Cutaway of weigh hopper
DESCRIPTION:
The GRAVIBELT is a single gravimetric belt feeder. The
unit accurately feeds free flowing color and additives at
the throat of extrusion, blow molding and injection
molding machines. The system incorporates a special
algorithm that filters out vibrations and movement from
mold clamping making it suitable for use on injection
molding machines. The Gravibelt offers a 1:1500
dynamical feed range. With a feed rate from 1 oz to 110
lbs/hr for pellets and 0.5 oz to 30 lbs/hr for micro pellets.
Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to record
production information. Integrated venturi loader is
included with the system.
Easy Setup:
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Injection molding - Just enter the shot size and
the percentage of additive you want to add.
Start the feeder and it will automatically adjust
itself to the machine cycle..
Extrusion - Enter the max output of your
production machine and the % of additive you
want to add. The feeder will automatically follow
your extruder speed and adjust accordingly.
Smart Control
FEATURES:
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Rigid mechanical structure
Automatic material parameter tuning
Easy and fast material changes
0.1g weighing resolution
Loss-in-weight
Materials Accounting
Special algorithms for Injection Molding
Integrated loading system for pellets and
micro granules
Wide dynamic feed range under one setup
1:1500
Exceptional linearity.
10/100 Ethernet
Typical feed rate 0.16 - 66 Lbs/Hour
Capacity range with Granules*:
• Extrusion 1.5 oz/h – 110 Lbs/hr
• Injection 0.01 gr/sec – 17 gr/sec
Capacity range with Micro Granules*:
• Extrusion 1 oz/h – 22 Lbs/hr
• Injection 0.006 gr/sec – 2.8 gr/sec.
* Depending on the material’s properties
Easiest startup in the industry:
Just let the built-in hopper loader fill the hopper, start the
feeder and you are producing.
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
GRAVIMETRIC UPGRADE
PLASTICOLOR 3000
Smart Control
25 Liter weight hopper
DESCRIPTION:
Convert your volumetric Plasticolor to gravimetric
feeder. The upgrade kit includes weigh hopper and
PLC control.
The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters
out vibrations and movement from mold clamping
making it suitable for use on injection molding machines.
Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to retrieve
production information.
The upgrade for Plasticolor 3000 consists of gravimetric
controller and weigh hopper .
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
FEATURES:
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Rigid mechanical structure
Automatic material parameter tuning
Easy and fast material changes
0.1g weighing resolution
Loss-in-weight
Materials Accounting
Special algorithms for Injection Molding
Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units.
GRAVIMETRIC UPGRADE
Plasticolor 2000 and 3000
Cutaway of weigh hopper
Smart Control
Gravicolor hopper
DESCRIPTION:
Convert your volumetric Plasticolor to gravimetric
feeder. The upgrade kit includes weigh hopper with built
in loader and PLC control.
The system incorporates a special algorithm that filters
out vibrations and movement from mold clamping
making it suitable for use on injection molding machines.
Isolated 10/100 Ethernet makes it possible to retrieve
production information.
The upgrade for Plasticolor 2000 and 3000 consists of
gravimetric controller and weigh hopper with integrated
loader.
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
FEATURES:
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Rigid mechanical structure
Automatic material parameter tuning
Easy and fast material changes
0.1g weighing resolution
Loss-in-weight
Materials Accounting
Special algorithms for Injection Molding
Integrated loading system for pellets and
micro granules.
Capacity up to 85 lbs/hr
Easy upgrade of older Plasticolor units.
Mix-Miser
Description:
Mix-Miser is an inexpensive feeder that provides a cost efficient way of introducing color
concentrates and other free flowing additives into the production process directly at the throat of
the press.
Operation:
The Mix-Miser is mounted onto a neckpiece installed directly under the production machine’s
main material hopper. The feeder uses a feed screw to meter the additive into the primary
material stream as it is passing through the neckpiece. The additive feed rate is set and controlled
by a simple variable speed controller governing the speed of the motor that drives the feed screw.
A number of interchangeable feed screw sizes are available to provide feed rates that range from
a couple of ounces-per-hour to 730 pounds-per-hour.
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A cost efficient feed system constructed of cast aluminum and welded steel plate for
strength and rigidity…assuring a long life and minimum maintenance cost.
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Optional neckpieces and hoppers are available to tailor the Mix-Miser to your
specific application.
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Handles free-flowing materials from powders to pellets.
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Feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to 730 pounds-per-hour.
Additional items, options and accessories available from Plastore, Inc. include:
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Advanced control and motor options.
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Hopper Loaders. For automatically transferring material form bag, bin or box to
the Mix-Miser feeder.
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Hopper alarms for providing a warning when hoppers get low on material.
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Custom Components, for specific applications.
Bodine M-208 motor
Feedscrew Assemblies and Feed Rates for Mix-Miser 2 Feeders
Motor
M-208
White
6/12
0.13 – 2.6
Silver
8/15
0.35 - 10
(0.11 - 1.20)
(0.15 – 4.50)
FEEDSCREWS
Orange
Purple
10/17
13/20
0.5 - 20
0.9 - 29
(0.40 - 9)
(0.50 – 13)
Gold
15/22
1.66- 47
Red
17/24
1.85 - 62
(0.85 - 21)
(1.25 - 28)
Feed Rates listed are in Pounds per Hour, and (Kg/hr)
Feedscrew Assemblies and Feed Rates for Mix-Miser 3 Feeders
FEEDSCREWS
White Yellow Orange Brown Gold
Red
Green
Motor
6/12
8/15
10/17
13/20
15/22
17/25
25/34
0.13
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2.6
0.35
10
0.5
20
0.9
29
1.66
47
1.85
62
6.4
- 195
M-208 (0.11 - 1.20) (0.15 – 4.50) (0.40- 9)
(0.50 - 13)
(0.85 - 21)
(1.25 - 28)
(3.30 - 88)
Black
40/50
23 - 730
(12.50 - 333)
Feed Rates listed are in Pounds per Hour, and (Kg/hr)
Note: All feed rates listed above are for smooth polystyrene pellets with a diameter of approximately 1/8",
and a volume weight of approximately 33 pounds-per-cubic-foot. Other materials, shapes of pellets,
diameters, or volume weights will affect feed rates.
Plastore, Inc
1570 Georgetown Rd,. Hudson, OH 44236
Phone. 330.653.3047 Toll Free 888.752.7867
Fax 330.653.3052 e-mail mix-miser@plastore.com
Visit our website at : www.mix-miser.com
13 UNIT RAPID COLOR CHANGE STATION
DESCRIPTION:
FEATURES:
The Plastore 13 Unit Rapid Color Change Station
provides the ability to stage several different colors and
additives that are introduced into the production process
directly at the throat of the production machinery. Each
material is simultaneously fed in the right percentages,
into a narrow neckpiece where they fall together as a
perfect mixture.
New AC motors: Our drive motors are totally
enclosed with plug-in connectors to facilitate electrical
connections. . The motors are available from stock in
in several RPM configurations.
Basic operation:
Free flowing virgin material is fed through the PC3000 at
feed rates up to 1,760 pounds per hour. Color or other
free flowing additives are fed through the PC2000’s at
feed rates of a couple of ounces per hour up to
approximately 140 pounds per hour. The material feed
rate is accurately controlled by variable speed AC
motors driving the feed screws. The Plasticolors are
simultaneously started when the material level in the
neckpiece reaches the low level sensor. The units will
run until the material level in the neckpiece reaches the
high level sensor, and will automatically shut off
producing small batches of pre mixed material.
Changes in the extruder speed or injection molding
cycle times will have NO EFFECT on the material
proportions or the accuracy of the mix in the Neckpiece.
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
PN:330-653-3047 FX: 330-653-3052
Web: www.plastore.com E-mail: sales@plastore.com
Control Panel: Our new control panel includes PLC
and Touch Screen interface with recipe storage.
Ethernet connectivity and remote control and
monitoring software is available as options.
Optional Automatic Slide Gates: Stainless steel
slide gates are designed to close when the chosen
feeders are turned off to avoid the risk of color or
additive contamination.
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Extreme mix ratios of 1: 2500 or more.
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Fast color change over.
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Touch screen interface.
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Recipe storage.
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Optional Remote control software
2 TO 8 UNIT MIXING STATIONS
4 Unit Plasticolor 2000 Mixing Station
DESCRIPTION:
The Plasticolor Mixing Station provides a way to take
precise control of the materials being fed into your
production machine. Up to eight single units
simultaneously feed the virgin and component materials
into a Neckpiece mounted on the throat of the injection
molding machine or extruder.
Each material cascades into the Neckpiece on an
individually controlled percentage basis guaranteeing an
accurate, precise mix of the material components.
Because the Neckpiece only contains a small amount of
the precisely mixed materials, changes in the mix are
available to the machine almost immediately.
When configured as a Flood Feed unit, the individual
units are simultaneously started when the level of the
material mix in the Neckpiece drops below the low level
sensor in the Neckpiece and will continue to run until the
material reaches the high level sensor. Since all of the
component materials are consumed out of the
Neckpiece, changes in the extruder speed or injection
molding cycle times will have NO EFFECT on the
material proportions or the accuracy of the mix in the
Neckpiece.
When configured as a Starve Feed unit, the feeders can
be slaved to the extruder’s tachometer to vary the feed
rate in accordance with the extruder speed
PLASTORE, INC. - 1570 Georgetown Rd. - Hudson, OH 44236
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FEATURES:
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A new generation, high quality, precision
volumetric mixing station that accurately
blends each material into a neckpiece
attached to the throat of the production
machine.
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Feed rates from a few ounces-per-hour to
5,000 pounds-per-hour for each feeder in the
Mixing Station.
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Handles free-flowing materials from powders
to pellets.
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Cast aluminum body housing, aluminum
frame and welded steel construction for
strength and rigidity.
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Extreme mix ratios of 1: 2500 or more.
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Fast color change over.
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AC motor and controls.
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Touch screen interface.
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Optional Recipe storage.
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Optional Remote control software.
WATER COOLED SLEEVE
Water cooled sleeve for temperature sensitive materials.
The water cooled sleeve extends through the material stream and drops the additive in
the center of the main material. The mixing takes place directly in the center of the
neckpiece. By dropping the additive in the center of the neckpiece, our unit prevents
the additive from adhering to the sides of the neckpiece. This configuration simplifies
cleanout and additive changes.
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FLEX REMOTE CONTROL SOFWARE
DESCRIPTION:
The Plastore Web Enabled Remote Feeder Control
software utility allows users to monitor and interact with
individual feeders or mixing stations via a Windows
based PC environment using the standard Microsoft
Internet Explorer web browser as the primary interface.
Feeders may be started and stopped, and motor speeds
may be adjusted on-the-fly to suit changing
requirements. Motor RPM and Feeder Status are
displayed in Real-Time as data is passed back to the
web server from PLC controllers via serial or Ethernet
communications. In addition, recipes may be created
and stored to define standard production runs for
repeatable manufacturing results.
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Continuous Real-Time monitoring of all feeders
simultaneously… from any computer within
network range. The system uses standard
network protocols making installation and
upgrades to the network simple. Compatible
with conventional wireless network adapters.
Flexible plant configuration organizes feeders
into logical groups of any size required.
Additions and alterations to the system may be
done at any time, without affecting production.
View feeders by logical line, by physical
hardware connections, or individually.
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Create and modify recipes easily for
production consistency. Recipes provide an
intuitive way to store ideal settings for an
individual product type. Switching between
products takes only a few clicks of the mouse.
Multiple User security levels protect the
production environment.
o User Level : Targeted for
Maintenance and general personnel.
This level allows viewing of all
systems, but prohibits changes of any
kind.
o Operator Level : Allows modifications
to all production related parameters,
but not changes to plant
configuration.
o Administrator Level : Allows full
access to all production and
configuration parameters.
Automatic detection and notification of motor
problems and low hopper levels… allow
corrective actions to be taken before damage
is done to the product.
Long-Term Historical Data Storage –
Microsoft SQL Server Database Engine
continuously archives operational data as well
as User specific changes to the system. This
provides a unique “Who did What” log to
assist in troubleshooting.
AUTOMATIC COLOR CHANGE SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION:
The Plastore Automatic Color Change System
provides a simple and automated means for
on-stream transitions between color recipes
utilizing existing feeders and Mixing Stations.
The system allows control and monitoring for
two feeders, and provides a touch-screen
interface for easy operator interaction. All
interaction with the system is done using the
touch screen interface.
The touch screen senses capacitance, not
pressure, so only a light touch with a finger or
stylus is required.
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FEATURES:
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Integrated PLC Controller
Touch Screen Interface
Internal Database stores up to 64
Individual Color Recipes
Real-Time Feeder Information
including Run Status, Recipe, and
RPM
Built-In Hopper Level Alarms
Color Change Sequence is
programmable and based on
product actually produced
Feeders may be run in Automatic,
Manual, or Timed modes for
additional flexibility
QUICK DRAIN
Quick drain for standard clean out door
Quick drain for seal kit
DESCRIPTION:
QUICK DRAIN. Quick drain will allow you to drain the Plasticolor hopper with minimal material loss and it
facilitates fast material and screw changes. The Quick drain tube has a O.D of 2.5” so it can easily be
extended using standard flexible tubing.
The Quick drain slide gate assembly fits all Plasticolor 2000 and 3000 manufactured after 1993.
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Hopper Alarm
Description
3. Connect the sensor to the sensor cable, and
the power cord to a 110 VAC power source.
4. Adjust the Level Sensor Sensitivity.
Manually fill the hopper with enough
material to just cover the face of the sensor.
With the small screw driver supplied, turn
the sensitivity adjustment screw to its fully
counter-clockwise position (least sensitive
position), then slowly turn the sensitivity
screw clockwise, until the indicating light on
the sensor illuminates.
Operation
When the material in the hopper drains to the
level of the sensor, a buzzer will sound, and a
flashing, red dome light will light.
The optional Plastore Hopper Alarm provides an
audible and visual alarm when the material level
in a hopper reaches a low level.
Pressing the “Acknowledge” button will silence
the buzzer, but the flashing red light will
continue to flash until the hopper is refilled.
Installation
1. Mount the alarm near the hopper to be
monitored, in a position that is easily visible
to the production machine operator.
2. Install the Level Sensor by drilling or
punching a 45/64” hole in the hopper, at a
point representing a 10% to 20% capacity
point. Install the sensor with ¼ (or more) of
the sensor’s length extended into the hopper.
The sensor is a capacitive type sensor that
senses the presence of material around it, so
do not mount the sensor with the tip close to
the walls of the hopper.
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Data Sheet
Plasticolor Hopper Loader
An automatic compressed-air system for transferring bulk material (pellets
or beads) from a bag, bin or box to the Plasticolor feeder hopper.
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Automates the material loading
process.
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Includes hopper-mounted loader,
material suction wand, controller,
regulator, sensors, anti-static material
transfer hose and supply air hose.
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Low-pressure air quietly and efficiently
transfers material at rates up to 800
pounds-per-hour.
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Two level sensors for positive material
level control in hopper … eliminates
complicated calibration and setup.
The Plasticolor Hopper Loader automatically transfers
material from a bulk container into the hopper of a
Plasticolor feeder, eliminating the manual labor
associated with keeping the hopper full of material to be
fed.
A combination of features that make the Plasticolor
Hopper Loader unique, include:
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The high efficiency material transfer Wand works
well at air supply pressures as low as 40 psi.
The Plasticolor Loader is available installed on new
Plasticolor Feeders, or as a kit for installation on existing
Plasticolor Feeders or hoppers of other manufacturers.
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The high/low level sensors in the hopper provide a
positive control of the material loading cycle …
always maintaining a safe level of material in the
hopper. This dual level sensor approach
eliminates the need for additional cost timers, or
complex calibration procedures associated with a
“single sensor” loader control approach.
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Unique “Clamp Ring” mounting of the hoppermounted loader allows material inlet tube to be
rotated 360°, for desired inlet direction.
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Low profile design only adds 5 ½” to the hopper
height, for those “tight fit” applications.
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Universal mounting design can be used on almost
any hopper.
How it works: The material transfer Wand uses
compressed air to generate a powerful vacuum that lifts
material from a bulk container and transfers it to the
feeder hopper through a material transfer hose. The
hopper-mounted loader uses a “cyclone” effect to
separate the transferred material from the air stream,
and deposit the material into the hopper. An automotive
type air filter on the loader stops air-born dust from
entering the plant. High/low level sensors in the hopper
tell the Controller when to load material … starting the
feeder when material reaches the low level sensor, and
stopping the feeder when the hopper is full.
PLASTORE, INC.
1570 Georgetown Rd.
Hudson, OH 44236
330-653-3047
FAX 330-653-3052