This story appeared in the inaugural edition of Plastics Recycling magazine in April 2016.
AutoScreen Melt Filtration Products is in the process of upgrading its continuous screen changer, which has been designed to perform screen changes without disruptions in production or process conditions. It is ideal for handling in-house scrap and also can be used in recycling applications involving light-to-moderate levels of contamination. An HDPE pipe manufacturer installed an AutoScreen to eliminate frequent screen changes and high extrusion head pressures. Using AutoScreen's pressure-differential system, the company now can extrude within a selectable, consistent pressure range with no deviations because of changes in material densities or contamination levels.
What's new? Control upgrades that the company expects to make available within the next couple months. With the upcoming features, users will be warned when the system's exit heater might fail and when the canister containing rolled screen is running low.
Benefits The ability to better plan maintenance and avoid downtime. The AutoScreen's upgrades will give users more control over the process.
Melt Filtration Products LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina, 704-405-0260, www.meltfiltrationproducts.com
