{"id":11619,"date":"2023-10-06T13:25:30","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T17:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/conairgroup73280.e.wpstage.net\/cn\/?post_type=news-item&p=11619"},"modified":"2025-06-03T13:59:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T17:59:53","slug":"conair-at-plastimagen-2023","status":"publish","type":"news-item","link":"https:\/\/www.conairgroup.com\/cn\/about\/news-press\/news-item\/conair-at-plastimagen-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Conair Demonstrates Conveying, Line-Proofing, and Drying Technologies at Plastimagen 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Under the theme, \u201cMake Every Pellet Count,\u201d Conair is introducing several products never before seen at Plastimagen 2023, including the Smart FLX conveying system control<\/strong>, wireless radio-frequency identification (RFID) line-proofing conveying technology<\/strong>, Moisture Minder\u2122 resin moisture sensor<\/strong>, and the premium TW-T Thermolator\u00ae temperature control unit<\/strong>. All of these, along with other Conair equipment, will be on display in Booth 806 at Plastimagen, which takes place November 7-10 at the Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City.<\/p>\n

\u201cConair Mexicana is excited to participate in Plastimagen 2023, at a time when Mexico\u2019s plastics industry is thriving thanks to continuous investment and growing demand from the automotive industry and other key sectors\u201d, said Sam Rajkovich, VP Sales & Marketing for Conair. \u201cOur theme for Plastimagen, \u2018Make Every Pellet Count,\u2019 and the products we are displaying, reflect Conair\u2019s commitment to helping processors make the best use of every pellet, whether virgin material or in-house or post-consumer regrind.\u201d<\/p>\n

Product Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Making its first appearance at Plastimagen, Conair\u2019s SmartFLX conveying control<\/strong> <\/a>introduces a new system architecture with a more powerful PLC processor, faster communications, and cost-saving features including an intelligent configurator that simplifies system design and installation, expansion, and remote diagnostics. A 10-inch high-resolution color monitor displays the new SmartFLX user interface, which shares Conair\u2019s \u201ccommon control\u201d platform to simplify operator training. A key cost-saving feature of the SmartFLX architecture is the \u201cuniversal\u201d system I\/O panels. These allow any SmartFLX system panel to accept and operate any type of I\/O in any available panel slot, boosting the control\u2019s capacity to 40+ pumps, 256+ receivers, and 500+ controlled sources.<\/p>\n

Conair\u2019s wireless RFID line-proofing technology<\/strong><\/a> simplifies and error-proofs resin distribution in the conveying system. It translates resin source\/destination connections from the Smart FLX conveying control into operator instructions, seen in lights on the top of a resin selection table, and enables resin movement only after the correct connections are made. Other key features of this easy-to-use system include a light-guided line purging option and full compatibility with Conair\u2019s evolving Wave Conveying\u2122 technology.<\/p>\n

Available in two models, the Conair Moisture Minder\u2122<\/strong><\/a> sensor detects residual moisture levels as low as 10 ppm in a broad range of polymers at throughput rates of 20 to 5000 lb\/hr. The Moisture Minder can be installed anywhere in the material distribution system, and is often installed at the outlet of a drying hopper. This real-time monitor measures material moisture continually, and set points can be configured so that an alert is issued when the specified moisture level drifts outside prescribed limits. All readings are stored for historical trending so that managers can recognize when conditions begin to shift in the wrong direction and make dryer-control changes. Stored readings can also be used for process validation to confirm that parts were manufactured under acceptable conditions.<\/p>\n

The Thermolator\u00ae TW-T Series <\/strong><\/a>is Conair\u2019s premium temperature-control unit (TCU), equipped with Conair\u2019s common control and a 4.3-inch color touch-screen HMI. TW-T Series units sized at 3 hp and under also require 15% less floor space than earlier TCU designs. All sizes (from 0.75 to 10 hp) have an open-back cabinet that allows for beneficial air flow around pumps and other internal components and enables visual maintenance inspection without having to remove cabinet panels. Other premium features include automatic phase detection to validate proper installation, a modulating cooling valve to ensure consistent temperature control without valve changes or deadheading, and a maintenance-free heater.<\/p>\n

Rounding out Conair\u2019s offerings at Plastimagen 2023 are a number of other recently introduced products:<\/p>\n