Volumetric additive feeders for injection and extrusion processes
Ensure precise and consistent blending of color concentrates, regrind, and other additives with volumetric feeders, optimizing material flow and enhancing the quality of plastic components in your injection and extrusion processes.
Meters and Blends Additives for Plastic Production
The AF Series Volumetric Additive Feeders from AEC set the standard for precision and dependability in metering color concentrates, regrind, and additives during plastic processing. These feeders feature a modular design, allowing for versatile integration into both injection molding and extrusion processes. They operate by directly metering free-flowing additives into the material flow, ensuring a consistent blend. The AF-1 and AF-200 models also support starve feeding of extruders, enhancing production efficiency.
Designed with a stainless steel auger for durability, the AF Series minimizes contamination risks and facilitates easy cleaning with interchangeable components. Available with options like digital control displays and variable speed drive motors, these feeders provide precise control for various applications, including masterbatch pellets and polymer compounds. Supporting continuous and manual operations, the feeders are adaptable to processing needs, and Quick Ship options ensure timely delivery for urgent production requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures consistent product quality with precise additive metering.
- Minimizes material waste and improves blend uniformity.
- Enhances flexibility in production with modular design for multiple materials.
- Simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime with easy-to-clean components.
- Supports seamless integration into existing production lines, optimizing workflow efficiency.
- Applications
- Polymer compounds,Plastics processing,Regrind materials,Extrusion process,Additives,Color concentrates,Injection molding
- End products
- Masterbatch pellets,Polymer sheets,Plastic molding components,Film extrusion products,Thermoplastic elastomers,Pvc piping,Plastic color granules,Plastic regrind pellets
- Steps before
- Material Handling,Drying,Grinding,Mixing
- Steps after
- Injection Molding,Extrusion
- Input ingredients
- color concentrate,regrind,additives,primary materials,free-flowing additive
- Output ingredients
- blend of materials,injection process output,extrusion process output
- Market info
- AEC (ACS Group) is known for manufacturing industrial equipment such as cooling, heating, and conveying solutions, serving various industries with a reputation for high-quality engineered-to-order systems and reliable customer support.
- Auger Material
- Stainless steel with UHMW polyethylene insert
- Auger Speed
- 2 to 71 RPM
- Supply Voltage
- 115/1/60 and 230/1/50-60
- Drive Motor
- 1/10 HP DC variable speed
- Hopper Capacity
- 1 cu. ft. and 2.0 cu. ft.
- Base Size
- 6” high modular steel base
- Flange Size
- 7” square flange,Premium 8”x 8” flange
- Automation
- Push-button digital control
- Optional Auger Insert
- Regrind Auger Insert
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Automation level
- Push-button digital control display
- Cleaning method
- Easy-to-clean,interchangeable stainless steel auger assembly
- Material feed consistency
- Uniform pattern and consistent flow
- Cleanability
- Easy-to-clean,interchangeable stainless steel auger assembly
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel components
- Density/particle size
- 0.3 cu. ft. to 2.0 cu. ft. additive supply hopper
- Machine footprint
- Compact/Varied based on model
- Base height
- 6” high modular steel base
- Auger assembly
- Stainless steel with UHMW polyethylene insert
- Supply hopper volume
- 1 cu. ft. aluminum / 2.0 cu. ft.
- Mounting flange
- 7” square flange
- Discharge method
- Direct metering
- Interchangeable parts
- Yes,stainless steel auger assembly
- Shape
- Square/Rectangular modules
- Control panel type
- Push-button digital control display
- Drive motor
- 1/10 HP DC variable speed drive motor (2 to 71 RPM)
- Auger material
- Stainless steel auger with UHMW polyethylene insert and bearing
- Base design
- 6" high modular steel base
- Mounting flange
- Premium mounting flange with drain post – 8"x 8" with 6" square bolt pattern
- Hopper capacity
- 1 cu. ft. aluminum additive supply hopper
- Voltage supply options
- 115/1/60 or 230/1/50-60 supply voltage