TRADE SHOW REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 24 No. 11/23 www.petpla.net 38 Energy efficiency drives development Moretto showcased over 40 plastic processing machines on their 230m² stand at Fakuma. In addition to their developments around conveying, drying, dosing, grinding, cooling and storing, the Italian company’s focus at the event was on energy efficiency, digitalising processes and services. In manufacturing industry, electricity expenses rank among the highest costs. Implementing solutions that reduce these costs is crucial for gaining a competitive edge. Moretto’s OTX hopper is the result of complex mathematical simulations that allows the analysis of the geometry, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics and material flow of the plastic granule. These have been done with the support of the Bologna-based petascale super computer Leonardo, a computer capable of 22 trillion operations per second. OTX is claimed to ensure a regular material flow, guaranteeing correct drying of each individual granule being processed. In addition, process optimisation has reduced hopper size, technological airflow, and treatment time by 40%, resulting in a remarkable 66% improvement in energy efficiency. OTX comprises seven patented technologies for comprehensive control of all operational parameters. Human-machine relationship & digitalisation Moretto has shifted its business model to invest in the Human-Machine relationship, paving the way for ‘Industry 5.0’. This transition emphasises simplifying interactions between humans and machines, enhancing user skills, and improving operational efficiency through technology. Alongside human-centric approaches, Moretto’s strategy focuses on digitalising processes and services. The company’s global commitment to after-sales service includes trained technicians, specialists, and the use of automated warehouses, management software, and online platforms. Part of the process of digital evolution and service improvement is a QR code project, which aims to provide customers with useful information by supporting them from the first stages of their purchase. Its functioning is simple and intuitive: using the mobile phone and framing the QR code on the machine, the user can access a series of services with high added value, such as useful information on the machine, tutorial videos, the possibility to request the list of recommended spare parts and much more. Dehumidification & dosing Dehumidification is one of Moretto’s strategic segments. Small details can often determine the success of a dehumidification process, where even a small amount of no-dried polymer can compromise the quality of the final moulding. Moisture Meter was created with the intention of eliminating this problem. It instantly detects the percentage of residual moisture in dried polymer, allowing operators to take corrective actions if needed. Different versions are available depending on the type of installation and the hourly throughput of the polymer to be treated. Another process that requires great precision to obtain a technical and aesthetic quality product is dosing. Moretto offers a wide range of blenders, including the DGM Gravix 20, the new gravimetric batch dosing unit developed specifically for highprecision dosing of small percentages of material. The 20 series is based on the Gravix series, but with a renewed design that improves granule flow. Configurable through an easy touch view and equipped with Modbus RS485, USB and Ethernet connections, it maintains the technical features that have distinguished the Gravix line. Storage solutions Raw material procurement is a crucial step in plastics processing, which is why storage solutions played a prominent role on the Fakuma stand. Oktobag is claimed to meet the requirements of processors who want an automatic system for emptying octabins and big bags. The bag is attached by means of four gravity grippers which, with a wave-like movement, bring the plastic granule to the centre where a suction probe will take it. www.moretto.com OTX hopper
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