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SOMOS® Dosing for injection molders

SOMOS® Dosing for injection molders

SOMOS® Dosing for injection molders

Product catalog summary
Introduction
ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH, formerly MANN+HUMMEL ProTec GmbH, is a renowned partner in the plastics industry, known for its brands SOMOS® and OHL. The company specializes in efficient material handling and recycling plants, offering innovative solutions with a strong price-performance ratio.

Dosing Systems Overview
ProTec provides precise dosing and efficient mixing systems that allow the use of low-cost raw materials with added auxiliary products to meet technical specifications and customer requirements. The systems ensure dosing accuracy and homogeneity, essential for quality plastic production.

Volumetric Dosing
Volumetric dosing involves setting the material quantity based on the speed of the dosing auger or dosing pockets. It requires manual recalibration if product properties change. Advantages include suitability for injection molding, accuracy, compact design, and low cost.

Gravimetric Dosing
Gravimetric dosing systems, like the MINIMIX MMB, offer automatic adjustments based on continuous weight loss measurements. They provide precise dosing, save on expensive dyes, and ensure homogenous mixtures. These systems are cost-effective in the long term.

Dosing Equipment and Models
ProTec offers various dosing units for injection molding, including:
  • MINIMIX MM 18 (volumetric)
  • MINIMIX MM 30 (volumetric)
  • MINIMIX MMB (gravimetric)
  • MINIMIX MMB-T (gravimetric/twin)
Each model has specific features and calibration methods, with options for manual or automatic control.

System Selection and Options
Choosing the right dosing system depends on the application. ProTec provides a range of options and accessories, including sliding devices, evaluation software, and network compatibility. The order code for systems is based on product type and dosing method.

Technical Features
The dosing systems feature components like step motors, static mixers, and dosing cylinders designed for optimal material mixing and easy maintenance. The systems are designed to handle various granulate sizes and ensure free-flowing materials.

Service and Support
ProTec offers global sales and service support, ensuring products are efficiently utilized and optimally serviced. The company provides on-site visits and regular service through a network of trained employees and representatives.

Conclusion
ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH is committed to providing high-quality dosing systems and comprehensive support to ensure efficient and reliable plastic production.
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ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH Dosing

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Reproducible Dosing Results - No Problem When Using ProTec Polymer Processing Equipment! For many years, ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH (former MANN+HUMMEL ProTec GmbH) has been known as a reliable and experienced partner to the plastics industry. The company’s world renowned brands SOMOS® and OHL stand for efficient material handling and ready to use recycling plants. We are the preferred partner for our customers because our innovative solutions and top quality at the best available price-performance ratio are absolutely convincing. Precise dosing and efficient mixing make it possible to manufacture...

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Two Dosing Systems for Your Advantage Volumetric In the case of volumetric dosing, following a calibration process, the quantity of material to be dosed is set in line with the speed of the dosing auger or the number of dosing pockets. If individual product properties such as bulk density or granule size change, the characteristic product value must be manually calculated and adjusted again. Advantages of volumetric dosing systems: n Designed for injection molding n Outstanding dosing accuracy and careful calibration n Compact design n Low purchase price Gravimetric When it comes to dosing, our...

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Selecting Your New SOMOS® Dosing System is Simple Different dosing systems may be required, depending on the designated use. The following table will give you an overview of which system is best suited to your purpose. For more detailed information, please contact us directly! Dosing system Granulate material Powder material Precision Dosing capacity Dosing capacity g/sec kg/h HX GLX GX A-20 Auger- conveyor A-20 Auger- conveyor HTM A-30 Auger- conveyor A-30 Auger- conveyor HTM * Measured with ordinary granulate master batch 0.8 kg/dm3 ** Measured with free-floating powder 0.65 kg/dm3 *** Only...

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What You Should Know Before Selecting Your System The following options are available: n Sliding device on the output of the hopper reservoir n Evaluation software to connect. dosing control to a PC n Dosing systems of different performance categories n FG 200 conveying device with hopper reservoir for main component or secondary component n Gravimetric calibrator n ME 38 conveying device for secondary component n Receiving container for main component n Network compatible Please contact our staff if you wish to discuss further options or adjustment possibilities! Measurement principle Combining...

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Granulate can be of normal size or micro-sized. The only criterion to achieve a perfect result: Granulate and powder must be able to flow freely and must not carry electrostatic charge or be sticky. SOMOS®-Technology for Your Advantage The dosing unit is permanently connected with quick-release fasteners to digital scales. Even in the case of intense vibrations, the scales always works accurately, based on the weight loss of the material to be dosed that has actually occurred and can no longer be influenced. Quick „return on investment“ (ROI) thanks to safe and consistent dosing that lowers the...

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MINIMIX MM 30 Volumetric Dosing Unit MINIMIX MMB Gravimetric Dosing Unit Image at the top: MINIMIX MM 30 complete with Venturi conveying unit for additives and control Image at the top: MINIMIX MMB complete with Venturi conveying unit for additives and control Image on the right: MM 30 standard unit with control Image on the left: MMB standard unit with control Combined Volumetric and Gravimetric Dosing System (MM 30 + MMB) MINIMIX double station consisting of MM 30 and MMB - a combined volumetric and gravimetric dosing system

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ProTec Polymer Processing - Always at Your Side We do not only provide this service in Germany, but worldwide as well. A network consisting of our own employees – and complemented by the well-trained staff members from our trusted representative offices – is quickly mobilized to be on-site not only when things “get dicey” but also for regular service visits from time to time. VKD 618 en 0612 • Printed in Germany © ProTec Polymer Processing GmbH Content is subject to changes. Globally networked sales and service structure Not only do we strive to offer our customers demanding products in the highest...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.