Rapid Granulator launches next generation 100-Series screenless granulators

Friedrichshafen, Germany – October 14, 2008 – Today at Fakuma 2008, Rapid Granulator unveiled its next generation 100-Series screenless granulators with integral IMD. The new 100-Series is a family of eight basic models ranging from the very small 100-xx, dedicated to grinding the tiniest sprues and rejects, to the 100-75 Twin, capable of granulating very large injection mouldings such as dashboards and bumpers. Of key importance to processors is that integral to these next generation granulators is the latest technology to protect them from damage and ensure operator safety, enhanced capacity and simplified maintenance.

Specifically designed for beside-the-press grinding of hard and brittle materials, the 100-Series slow speed, screenless granulators feature Rapid’s patented Integrated Metal Detection technology (IMD). IMD virtually eliminates the risk of damage to the machine from metal fragments that may have entered the regrind chain undetected. Additionally it minimises the possibility of these small metal fragments passing through the machine to damage downstream equipment such as injection feeder screws or even moulding tools.

Also incorporated in the new series is a reversible motor function (REV), which prevents blockages in the cutter house and aids the granulation of thicker-walled or tougher plastics such as those heavily reinforced with glass fibre. This innovative technology enables the machine to determine if resistance to the cutting blade is too high. When this is the case, it reverses the rotor and repositions the part to allow cutting from a different angle.

Additional complementary technical advances include the granulators being equipped with ‘soft coupling’ to absorb stresses and vibration during operation. This helps reduce wear and prevents damage to the gear box and motor, as well as contributing to noise dampening.

“The innovations packed into the 100-Series is what customers expect from a market leader,” says Rapid Group Marketing Manager, Bengt Rimark. “We work closely with customers to ensure that our granulators evolve in line with their needs. When possible we try to anticipate how those needs will change in the future in order to keep our research and development work on-track and keep our customers ahead of the curve.”

This is reflected in the new 100-Series granulator family which provides a solution tailored to the specific needs of tough-material regrinding to make the processors’ job easier, more productive and more profitable.

At Fakuma, Rapid Granulator can be found on Stand 1108, Hall B1

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