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Feedmax B plus Central material loaders

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Superiorwearresistance

Pneumaticallyactuatedcaststainless steel material and vacuum valves for highly abrasive feeding applications.

Lowmaintenance

Interchangeable stainlesssteel center section offers low maintenance and allows hopper capacity to be easily changed.

Ergonomicdesign

Ahinged lidwithoutvalves orhose connections offers unmatched accessibility for simple cleaning.

Diepneumatischbetatigte Auslaufglockegarantierthohe Funktionssicherheit durch eine vollständige Abdichtung wahrend des Forderzyklus.

Simple cleaning

One self-locking toggle latch is easily accessible and opens towards the operator.

Easily visible statusLEDs

andpluggable control cable for all network control systems.

Reliablematerial demand

via proximity sensor standard with high heat execution.

GM blower stations and central conveying

Clawvacuum pump

Central filter stations

CS cyclone flter station

》2-stage filtration system

Infirststagepre-filtrationtakes placebymeansof the cyclone effectandinthesecond stage,micro filtration occursby means of a polyester micro filter.

》Effectivedustblow-off anduser-friendliness

Thefiltersurfaceiscleanedbymeansofmplosion,and thedustisblownintoadustcollectionbag.
Forvisual inspection,the dust containeris executed inrobust glass.

XMBfilterstation

》2-stagefiltration system

Infirststagepre-filtrationtakesplacebymeansof thecycloneeffectandinthesecondstage, microfiltrationoccurswithapolyestermicro-filterhaving 3~\mathsf{m}^{2} ofsurface area.

》User-friendly

The dust container can be removed during operationforemptying.

x Choiceofdustcontainer

The dust collection areaiskept pressurelessthroughashut-off valveinthe discharge cone of the filter and therefore allows the use of any dust collection container,e.g.a plastic bag.

Machine hopper for Feedmax

Machinehoppersranginginsizefrom3|to60lguaranteetheoptimumvolumeofthematerialinventoryto thetotalmaterial throughputandthus,theperformanceoftheentiresystem.

》Stainlesssteel constructionwithsightglass Sight glass for abrasive uses as well as visual control of the material flow.
》Assembly Slottedholesintheflange alloweasy attachment forvariousmounting holepattern

M8 Network control system

The M8 network control systemwasdeveloped forthe administration of mediumto complex network configurations with up to 320 network participants.Every participant is connected via a bus module to the network and can be configured fora specific task.This guarantees the maximum flexibility for the set up of customized material handling systems.

\gg M8 touch-screen

The high-resolutiontouch-screen simplifiesuser control,as well as the adjustment of process parameters and allows the usera comprehensiveviewof allattachedunits.

》Line serverLS-B30T

Providesforthe control ofupto 31freely configurable busmodules,which canbe connected in parallel to one CAN-Bus line.Allfunctions which are available for the respective bus modules canbemanaged and controlled from theline server.Acomplete system can have upto 8 individual CAN-Bus lines.

》Busmodule BM-8/8

Provides individualcontrol of vacuumloaders,blowerstationscentralflters,dryairvalves, purging valves,etc.Any function can be assigned to the 4 digital inputs and outputs of the bus modules andtherefore,givesthesystemvirtuallyunlimitedpossibilities ofconfigurability for each particular application.

M8 functional scheme

Material based representation

Visualization of the conveying systemusing lines to represent the respectivematerialflowoftheentiresystem.

》Clearrepresentation

The partially complex single material flow is displayed with a few symbols.

(3) Simple changeover Switch to vacuum line representation or other displays.

Vacuum loader display

》Adjustmentoftheloadingtime Adjustment can be made at any time in the edit mode.
》Conveying sequence In the presence of a purging valve adjustment of the optimum loading sequence.

M8 - Networked drying systems

TheM8controlsystempermitstheconnectionof Drymaxbattery dryerswith network cardsto the central M8control system.This allows the visualization of internalparametersandconditionsonthegenerously dimensionedM8control screen as wellastheentry of temperature valuesforthevarious connected drying hoppers.

Connection of up to 32 battery dryers with 240 drying hoppers.
> Optimized control Manages internal process of the dryer with failure analysis.
x Dew point recording In thepresenceofa dewpoint sensorthe actualvalues arecaptured and recorded overa 12 hour time period.
x Managementofmaterialdata Includes all drying hoppers attached to the networked dryer.
_{\mathfrak{D}} Central error display All error messages are transferred to the M8 control and centrally displayed.

Drymax specifications

Silmax specifications

M8 - Coded material source licence and batch administration

Choosing thewrongmaterialfora dryinghopperin the courseof amaterial changeprocedureisnotonlyleadingtoweakdryingresults,butcanalsohave fatal consequencesforthe production of parts.To minimize this risk,and after having activated a licence, the M8 network control can monitor this process. Forthe clearance of the conveying process,the operatorhastodefinethe material change atthecontroldevice,and afterwardsto confirmthematerialsource and thesuctionlanceviabarcodescan.lfthisisdone correctly,thechargingprocess starts.fnot,anerrormessageisdisplayedand thechargingprocess(withthe wrongmaterial)isnotexecuted.Thisfunctioncan evenbeextended applyingthe WiMaTRACEbatchmonitoringfunction.

Codemax - RFID coupling station

ThecodedCouplingStationCodemaxavoidstheerroneousconnectionofthewrongmaterialtotheprocessingmachine.

》RFID coding

Atransponderworkingontheasisof“RadiFrequencydentication(RFD)permitsremoterecognitionfabit identiferBymeansofthistechnolgyelctrostaticchargeswhichareinherenttothematerialconveyingprocesscannt cause damage to the electrical components.

M8 Coupling station -Visualization

Codemax - RFID coupling station

M8 - Connection to ERP systems

Allrelevant controldata andparameterscanbetransferred toa company wide enterprise resource planning (ERP) and process data monitoring (PDM) system via theopen standardprotocol OPCUA.

FortheconnectiontoaPDMsystemtheM8controlsystemisoptionally equippedwith anOPCUAInterfaceLicence,whichenablesthecommunication between an external computerand the control system.Acustomer supplied OPCUA clientacceptstherequireddatafromtheM8controlsystem andmanipulates it internally.Thedata exchangehappensvia theEthernetinterface.

Drymax 180 - 1200 Battery dryers

TheDrymaxbattery dryerseriesareequippedwithtwodesiccantbedsand therefore provide continuousprocessairand constant dry airqualityfortheperfect drying of plastic resin.

(3) Dew Point up to {*60°}\mathsf C\left({*76°}\mathsf F\right)
_{\mathfrak{D}} Weeklytimer
_{rm{\scriptsizecent}}rm{\scriptsizemu}_{rm{\scriptsizecent}} Switchovervalves,stoppositioncontrolled The switchovervalvesprovide optimizedcontrol of drying andregeneration cycles in both desiccant beds.
_{rm{\scriptsizecent}}rm{\scriptsizemu}_{rm{\scriptsizecent}} Energysavingregeneration Reduces energy costs throughfastest dehumidification of the desiccant beds during the regeneration phase.
_{\mathfrak{D}} SmartReg energy savingfunction Time-optimized control of theregeneration and cooling of the desiccantbeds.
(3) Microparticlefilterinreturnair Dust separation efficiency of up to 99.9% for high process safety.
(3) Side channel blowers Forseparate process andregenerationblowersinorderto guarantee constant air flow even during fluctuating pressure conditions.

Options

1 Desiccant bed(in Process)
2 Switchover valve 1
3 Inlet filter
4 Regeneration blower
5 Regeneration heater
6 Switchover valve 3
7Switchover valve 4
8 Process air
9 Desiccant bed 2
(in regeneration)
10 Switchover valve 2
11 Return air
12 Microfilter
13 Process blower

Dewpointsensor For dew point desiccant bed changes - visualization with alarm function.
Return aircooler For high-temperature applications up to {\mathsf{l}}80°{\mathsf{C}}.
Microparticle filterforprocess air For e.g.transparent applications. EcoDrive-Frequency-controlledprocessblower For automatic adjustment of the dry air volume. Enables additional energy savings in partial load operation. Redundant dryer control
Guarantees optimum operation of the entire drying battery.
Switching on/off of up to 3 additional dry air generators. For maximum energy savings.

Aton 1000 Battery dryer

TheAton10o0batterywheel dryerisequippedwitha clocked rotating segmentedwheel,thus allowingfora constant creation of dry air.The highly developed drying wheelnamedECOwheel isisolated and consistsof several segmentsthatarecloselyfilledwithahighlyefficient desiccant,thus allowing operation at a constanctly low dew point.

y IntelligentCrossFlowfunction Heat exchanger with closed circuit leading to a reduction of energy consumption.
》 IsolatedECOwheel dryingwheel Allows to operate the dry air dryer at a low dew point of up to {*65°}\mathsf{C}\left({*85°}\mathsf{F}\right)
(3) Chain drive with automatic tensioning device Forlessmaintenance and reliable operation.
》 5,7"Touch-screen userinterface For an easy input of the dryer settings.
y AmbiLEDperformanceindication Not only the operationmode of the dryerisdisplayed, but also its actual performance. User-friendlyaccessformaintenance Return airfiterand regenerationfilterare accessible from the outside.

schematicrepresentation

Options

>》 Dew point sensor Fora dewpoint controlled drying processvisualizationwith alarmfunction.
》Return aircooler Micro particle filter for process air
》Frequency-controlledprocessblower
》Redundant dryer control Automatic activation/deactivation of dry air generator Optimization of the overall performace of the drying system.

Silmax 100 - 1200 Drying hoppers

TheSilmaxdrying hopperswithintegratedmicroprocessor controlareavailable in table versions from 100up to1,200 1.

\gg Robuststainlesssteelexecution

All componentsincontactwiththematerial aremadeofstainlesssteel and are thereforeperfectlysuitedforcriticalandabrasiveapplications.

》Efficiency enhancing insulation

The drying hoppers are equipped with 40~\mathsf{mm} thick insulation across the entire height in ordertoreduce heat losses and increase drying effciency.

》SmartFlowintelligentairdistribution

Automatic air distributionto adjustto differentmaterials andfluctuating materialdemands.

》IntegratedCANinterface

Allowsextensivedataexchangeandstatusforwardingbetweenthedryerand a central systemforvisualization.

_{\Rightarrow} Convenientcleanoutdoor

Dryinghoppersof sizes100Iandup areequippedasstandardwitha clean-out doorideallysuitedfortherespectivehopperdiameter.Theperfectgeometryofthe hopperguarantees uniformdryingof thematerial acrossthe entire crosssection.

》Integrated sight glass For theconvenientvisual inspection of materialflow andmaterial level.

\gg Material slide gate

Alldrying hoppers are included as a standard with a manual slide gate.

_{rm{\scriptsize3}} Materialsaverfunction

Avoids over-drying andthermaldegradationof theplasticresinthrough short termloweringof thedryingtemperatureduringproduction stoppages of the processing machine.

Options Vacuum take-off adapter

Availablewithone ortwomaterial outlets aswellaswith controlleddischargedvalvefortheeffcientpurging aftertheloading cycle(inconnectionwithWITTMANNM8/Net5controlsystem).

Drymax/Aton/Silmax application table

Themodular designof theWITTMANNM8hardware and softwarecomponents and the arbitraryconfigurationenable the flexiblerealizationofvariousspecialapplications,likethe equal load and automatic switchover betweenvacuum pumps,the controlled assignmentofmaterialsourcestomachines.

The use of high-quality installationmaterial guarantees long life andtrouble-freeoperation.Theconveyingof abrasivematerialsis accomplishedpreferablywith glasselbows.ThehighperformanceNet5system,E-Max2andM8networkcontrolsare designedforhighestdurability.Animportantpartofahighly reliablesystemistheprofessional andproper assembly of conveying tubes and connections.Thisincludes the professional mounting of conveying tubes and connections.

"No two central material handling systems areequal." As varied asproductionfacilities,so are the requirements on the central materialhandlingsystem.Innovative productsolutions arerequiredmorethaneverbeforeandcanbeachievedthrough thehighly effcient WITTMANN controls.

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