PETpla.net Insider 11 / 2020

PET products 48 PETplanet Insider Vol. 21 No. 11/20 www.petpla.net Intellect filler management inspection solutions Filtec, a global pro- vider of inspection solu- tions for the food and beverage industries, showcases its Intellect Filler Management Solutions for both cans and bottles. Correctly filled containers maximises product quality, reduces waste and product give-away, increases the efficiency of the downstream processes and delivers a high return on investment (ROI). Intellect Filler Management Solutions are avail- able for glass and PET bottles, plus metal cans. They use either vision or photon inspection technologies following the seamer and closer operations to check each container for underfill and overfill. The Vision Filler Management Solution for bottles offers even greater results from a wide range of optional inspec- tion applications including slosh compensation, foam measurement, closure colour detection, pattern detec- tion, closure defects, vent tube detection, pressure integrity and date code detection. There is also a compact Intellect photon solution that inspects the fill level of cans between the filler and seamer for true fill level measurement, avoiding potential content spillage errors prior to the seamer. Central to the Intellect Filler Management Inspec- tion are its family of analytics applications that give a detailed visual insight for each container and filler valve. For example, the fill level application checks each container against underfill and overfill threshold limits and presents the information on an operator trend display. This is complemented by the filler and closer application that tracks each container to provide a graphic and numeric defect count display for each filler valve. Finally, a quantitative analysis application gives a complete statistical analysis of the entire filler process showing fill level distribution histograms for each filler valve to support preventative maintenance programs to ensure that each filler valve runs at its highest efficiency. Filler management inspection join Filtec’s suite of Intellect non-contact in-line solutions that utilise measurement, inspection and control technologies to examine each container with speed and precision that elevate both quality achievement and production performance. www.filtec.com Husky releases award-winning Ultra Helix 250 T2 nozzle for small parts Husky Injection Molding Systems announced the release of the newest addition to the Ultra Helix Valve Gate nozzle lineup, the Ultra Helix 250 T2. The advanced design of Ultra Helix noz- zles minimises wear, providing industry leading gate quality and longevity. The award-winning Ultra Helix 250 T2 was specifically developed to extend the benefits of the Ultra Helix technology for small part weights with difficult to access gate locations. Direct gating for small parts With a 12mm nozzle bore, the Ultra Helix 250 T2 allows for direct gating in locations not achievable with larger nozzles. The pitch spacing down to 15mm enables the highest cavitation density and smallest mould footprint, states Husky. Reduced maintenance The new nozzle’s extended maintenance interval PX actua- tion is designed for applications with leakage prone resins like TPE and PE. The addition of a stem seal paired with enhanced thermal management heater technology is intended to improve performance and to significantly optimise maintenance require- ments. This results in lower risk and cost of ownership. Three actuation options available The Individual Pneumatic option offers pitch spacing down to 25.4mm, providing ease of access for maintenance with the ability to individually access valve stems without removing the backing plate. Both the plate actuated UltraSync-P or servo driven UltraSync-E options can achieve 15mm pitch spacing. Producing part weights of less than 0.1g Husky’s global customers are already taking advantage of the Ultra Helix 250 T2’s performance to make high quality precision parts from medical barrier closures and flow regulation valves to personal care products, food and beverage packaging and flip top closures. The part weights being produced range from less than 0.1 g to over 4 g and are being made from resins that are prone to leakage like PP, HDPE, LDPE, TPE and TPV, in both single injection and multi-material applications. The Ultra Helix 250 T2 is already demonstrating its performance for small part weight with difficult to access gate location applications in both Individual Pneumatic and UltraSync actuations. The extended maintenance interval for leakage prone resins is providing additional value for the customer. Award winning technology The new nozzle received an award at the 2020 Plastics Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Awards in the Mold and Component category. Contending products were evaluated based on their ability to improve product efficacy through technological innovation or provide new business opportunities for the market. Winners were selected by professionals from industry associa- tions and scientific research institutions. The features of the Ultra Helix 250 T2 make it the ideal solution for specialty and flip-top closures, small medical parts and multi-material parts with limited gate access, says Husky. www.husky.co