Outlook 2018: Improved materials handling technologies

Moretto is always looking for automated systems designed to achieve excellent plastic materials and adapted to the needs of an increasingly sophisticated clientele. We are heading toward ‘industry 4.0’ which sees interconnection between machines and software, the availability of new and important data to be processed and shared to achieve higher levels of efficiency. This concept creates a closed loop, connecting material, dryer, process quality, and plastic processing machine, which represents the prerequisite conditions to move straight toward the ‘Smart factory’ i.e. transparent computer-integrated processability in an automated environment leaving no room for errors that could impede productivity.  

 

At Fakuma 2017, we introduced “MOISTURE METER MANAGER”, a revolutionary system able to control automatically the level of humidity during the entire dehumidification process. For processing technical polymers that meet high quality standards it is essential to remove moisture from the polymer without altering its chemical physical characteristics. The intrinsic humidity values of the polymer differ depending on the materials, the temperature of the materials themselves and other environmental factors.  Moisture Meter Manager is able to handle the dehumidification process by guaranteeing the production certification. This device makes the dehumidification process fully automatic allowing incredible energy efficiency and savings.

 

Mr. Renato Moretto, President and CEO of Moretto S.p.A.

 

The exclusive Power-Peak technology ensures accurate residual moisture monitoring of the plastic granule. The system checks the initial moisture level of the polymer before starting the drying process and then verifies if the treatment has been performed in the pre-established limits. Moisture Meter Manager it is equipped with an automatic setting of process variables that does not require additional off-line calibration. Meter Manager scans the material and measures the in-line and real-time moisture level every two seconds, providing regular granule quality reports for each piece or sample. With Moisture Meter Manager it is possible to certify the production piece by piece.

  

MoistureMeter is one of many new or enhanced ancillary systems for the automatic treatment of polymer material to be processed in injection molding, extrusion or blow molding machines. The range of systems offered and installed worldwide covers for example the ONE WIRE 6, CENTRALINA DOLPHIN and KRUISEKONTROL conveying technology, dryers of the XMAX and FLOWMATIK series, GRAVIX and GRAMIXO dosing systems, the SILCONTROL warehouse management system, the X COOLER cooling and temperature regulating unit as well as MOWIS which is the latest high-end control and monitoring system for plastics processing plants. 

 

Moretto is  set to expand its activities globally with the opening of three new branches in China, India and Russia. Three markets where Moretto’s technology has been protagonist for years through the realization of numerous plants and the supply of primary companies in the sector. China is a market at the core of the international plastics industry with growing production needs from both technological and automation point of view. India is considered the second emergent country after China and represents today an important attraction for economic activities around the world with an exponential and continuous GDP growth. Last, but not the least, Russia with growing plastic applications in all areas where it is applied. A market in which Moretto plans to double its sales volume according with the results of first half of 2017: an increase of 35% compared to the total amount of 2016. Accordingly, every office engages experienced staff able to offer qualified advice with a careful analysis of customer’s requirements and the proposal of timely and effective solutions. The on-site presence also ensures a prompt and immediate after-sales service.

 

Moretto S.p.A.  

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