- 3 July 2007 -
See-through vacuum loader aids productivity

Novatec Inc has launched a vacuum loading system that is said to offer a full view of resin loading and consumption, flawless discharge, easy access for draining and cleanout and simplified installation.

The GlassVu™ loading system features cylindrical loaders, receivers and machine-mount hoppers, all of which have large wrap-around glass mid-sections that provide a clear view of the filling process to ensure proper operation and aid in setup. Loaders and receivers have slanted lids that allow full access to the interior without disturbing material or vacuum lines; flat bottoms that provide large openings for resin evacuation; and slanted bottom panels inside the loaders and receivers that are pneumatically opened and closed, functioning as slide-gate valves for efficient discharge. For installations at the processing machine throat, a glass hopper base has been developed, on which the GlassVu loader or receiver is mounted.

“The three uniquely designed GlassVu components make up a complete system that increases productivity by giving operators a direct view of what’s happening inside, simplifying setup, minimizing flow interruptions, and speeding up drainage and clean-out,” says Chuck Morgan, resin handling business director. “By making possible the fastest material changes available, the system promises to be a valuable tool for plastics processors committed to lean manufacturing or just-in-time service to customers.”

Novatec Inc; www.novatec.com