Maguire Products, a pioneer in materials handling solutions, showcased its latest innovations in extrusion control and equipment at the NPE exhibition. With a focus on simplicity and cost-effectiveness, Maguire's latest product line offers the ability to transform extrusion processes in various industries. Renowned for its simplicity, this innovative extrusion control solution has proven effective across a broad spectrum of applications, offering advantages for tube, pipe, profile, cable processors, and film and sheet converters.

Frank Kavanagh, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Maguire, remarked, "We are dedicated to pioneering solutions that enhance efficiency and drive cost savings for our customers. Our latest extrusion control solution typically results in significant material usage cost savings of 5 to 10%. Additionally, it facilitates faster start-ups and line regulation, reducing the need for manual monitoring and reliance on start-up control across various extrusion processes.”

Key Extrusion Control Highlights at NPE:

Simple and User-Friendly Extrusion Control:

Maguire’s next generation of extrusion control is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly. This technology enables precise control of the extrusion process by weight per hour (lb./hr.) or weight per length (lb./ft), ensuring accessibility for all extrusion processes.

Versatile Hardware Platforms:

The new extrusion control can be utilized through three distinct hardware platforms from Maguire, catering to various materials dosing and blending requirements. These platforms include:

• Maguire MGF / MGF+ Gravimetric Feeders: Integrating Loss-in-Weight Hoppers for compact extrusion process control, offering complete gravimetric control of primary materials alongside dosing of additives and masterbatches.

• Maguire WXB Blenders: A range of batch gravimetric blenders handling 2 to 8 materials, with throughput ranging from 20 lb./hr. to 1,000 lb./hr. Equipped with an integrated loss-in-weight mix chamber for live consumption rate monitoring, these blenders provide a streamlined control point for materials management and process data.

• Maguire LIW Hoppers: Standalone loss-in weight hoppers that seamlessly manage and control extrusion processes. These hoppers can be retrofitted with Maguire's latest extrusion control software, enhancing the efficiency of existing materials handling equipment.

Cost Savings and Efficiency Gains:

Maguire's extrusion control automation typically results in significant material usage cost savings. Additionally, it facilitates faster start-ups and line regulation.

Broadened Equipment Options:

The new range of equipment, coupled with Maguire's advanced extrusion control, provides processors with a diverse selection to suit their specific processes, materials, and overall line output requirements.

Remote Monitoring and Data Accessibility:

All systems are fully data-enabled, and with the launch of Maguire's new Materials Tracker Management Software, remote monitoring and easy access to production data become seamless.

Retrofittable Options:

Depending on the equipment in place, options to upgrade or retrofit existing equipment may be available for existing Maguire users.

Five-Year Warranty:

Maguire stands behind the durability and reliability of its equipment, offering a comprehensive 5-year warranty on all products.

Visit Maguire Products in the West Hall, booth 6143 at NPE, to explore these cutting-edge extrusion control solutions, experience live demonstrations, and discover how Maguire is reshaping the future of plastics processing.