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TiTech Plastics AutoSort.
Lubo USA, the Stamford, Conn.-based North American distributor for TiTech equipment, has introduced the TiTech Autosort for plastics sorting applications. Features include:
• Capable of sorting plastic flake by color and material
• Combines mechanical setup with advanced double sensor systems, improving efficiency of plastic flake sorting
• Visible range spectrometer (VIS) detects color
• Near-infrared spectrometer (NIS) enables the detection of materials such as PET, HDPE, PP, PVC, PS, PLA, etc.
Visit www.lubousa.com for more information.
Innov-X Delta XRF Analyzers.
Innov-X Systems Inc., Woburn, Mass., has introduced its Delta line of handheld XRF analyzers to address the rugged recycling industry environment. Features include:
• Weatherproof, rugged industrial-grade body
• Rear-facing, Blanview touch screen designed for increased visibility in bright or dim conditions
• Hot-swap battery capabilities enable battery replacement without restarting analyzer
• Light element measurement capability in air or vacuum
• Auto-calibrating, auto-charging docking station
Visit www.innovx.com/products/delta for more information.
U.S. Shredder Downstream Remote Controls.
U.S. Shredder and Castings Group, Trussville, Ala., has introduced wireless RF (radio frequency) remote push-button stations for its shredder downstream systems. Features include:
• Offers a cost-effective means to manage various nonferrous application systems
• Can be mounted anywhere without extensive wiring
Visit www.usshredder.com for more information.
ZKL Auto Shredder Bearings.
ZVL-ZKL Bearings Corp., based in Indianapolis, is touting its bearings for use in the auto shredder industry. Features include:
• Available in 10-, 14- and 18-inch rotor shaft sizes
• Two-piece cage allows for rotational speed differences between the two roller rows, minimizing skidding
• Two-piece cage designed to offer positive roller guidance for cooler and quieter operation
• Heat-stabilized components increase dimensional stability at higher operating temperatures to help maintain proper internal clearance and shaft and housing fits
• Large selection of upper and lower feed roll bearings
Visit www.zklbearings.com for more information.
Olympic SPS130 EPS Compactor.
Olympic Wire and Equipment Inc., based in Newport Beach, Calif., has introduced its SP130 EPS (expandable polystyrene) compactor. Features include:
• Provides recyclers the ability to process and densify EPS material, decreasing warehousing and transportation costs
• Capable of a compaction ratio of up to 30:1 and density of up to 15.6 pounds per cubic foot
• Output of 35 to 50 pounds per hour, depending on the EPS grain size, density and humidity
• 15 inch-by-24-inch feed opening
• Two-horsepower motor
Visit www.olympicequipment.com for more information.
Erema TVEplus.
Austria-based Erema has introduced its TVEplus system designed to increase the amount of print and other contamination that can be removed from plastic scrap. Features of the system include:
• Said to increase degassing efficiency and improve homogenization process
• Capable of handling throughputs from 550 to 5,500 pounds per hour
• Available in a number of configurations
Visit www.erema.net for more information.
Imperial Systems Abort Gate.
Imperial Systems Inc., Jackson Center, Pa., has introduced its abort gates for duct spark and leak detection systems. Features include:
• Can be located prior to the inlet of a dust collection system to prevent a flame or burning ember from entering the dust collection system
• Leak detection or broken bag sensors activate the abort gate in cases of filter failure
• Heavy-duty fully welded steel construction
• 10-volt control panel
• Manual gate reset by a hand-crank actuator
• Steel gate seals
• Limit switches for gate position indication
Visit www.isystemsweb.com for more information.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Niton XL2 Series Analyzer.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Billerica, Mass., has introduced the Niton XL2 Series XRF (x-ray fluorescence) handheld analyzer to replace the company’s XLt series. Features include:
• Lightweight yet rugged
• Ergonomically designed
• Features daylight readable icons and incorporates custom-
izable menus for ease of use, multiple language options and a standard analytical range of more than 25 elements
Visit www.thermofisherscientific.com/niton or e-mail niton@thermofisher.com for more information.
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