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QUAD CUP SIDE X SIDE STRIPES AMERICA'S LEADING TECHNOLOGY G-SERIES ® QUAD PLUS ™ CO-EX SHEET SYSTEMS Processing Technologies International, LLC | 2655 White Oak Circle Aurora, IL 60502 | Tel: 630.585.5800 | Fax: 630.585.5855 World Class Sheet Extrusion Systems 5 Zone Temp Station Dual Payoff Lamination Cell Film Access Hatchways Model GCH841830 Horizontal Five Chrome Roll Stand M-ATEX™ Die Support & Operator Platform Software Helps Configure Twin-Screw Extruders Version 3.0 of ScrewCon configuration software from Krauss- Maffei (U.S. office in Florence, Ky.) comes with a completely new user interface with several innovative features. Users can choose from a library of about 2000 screw and barrel housing elements for the different twin-screw extruder sizes in Krauss- Maffei Berstorff's ZE BluePower, ZE UTi, ZE UTXi, and ZE Basic series. Customized configurations for specific requirements and individual machines can be prepared quickly, says the company. ScrewCon 3 software is Windows-based and reportedly requires no specific previous knowledge to use. The clear and true-to-scale visualization of screw and housing elements substantially reduces the time required to prepare tailored configurations. As the two elements are directly displayed below each other, screws and barrel housings can be quickly adapted. The user is able to see instantly whether the two selected elements match or not. In addition, the screw elements can be precisely positioned relative to the barrel- housing openings. The inventory management feature for screw and barrel housing elements lets users automatically view the available stock of elements needed for their purpose and will thus know instantly whether the desired configuration can be implemented or not. A further highlight of the new ScrewCon 3 software is the simultaneous on-screen display of right and left screws of the twin-screw extruder. Each screw can be individually designed and even different elements can be selected for the two screws if required. In this case, system visualization also helps to avoid installation errors when configuring left and right screws with different screw elements. (978) 772-5100 • kraussmaffeigroup.us/en Vacuum Stuffer/Side Feeder Combination Unit Entek, Lebanon, Ore., has introduced a vacuum-stuffer/side- feeder combination unit specifically for use with its line of QC 3 (quick-change, quick-clean, quality-control) corotating twin-screw extruders. The unit has numerous features that allow for easier operation and faster service than traditional vacuum stuffers and side feeders. The stuffer barrel can stay mounted to the extruder while the rest of the unit is pulled out for cleaning. This means the barrel can be cleaned in place, with the screws exposed for easier cleaning. It can be used as a vacuum stuffer or a side feeder, switching only cooling and vacuum hoses to change configuration. The unit can be mounted to any of the six closest barrels to the arm mount (three upstream and three downstream). Bolts are easily removable with the built-in air ratchet. It's mounted to the top deck of the extruder to provide easy access and servicing. It also features an easily maneuverable arm. (541) 259-1068 • entek.com COMPOUNDING COMPOUNDING 58 AUGUST 2016 Plastics Technology PTonline.com Keeping Up W it h Technolog y