EVENT REVIEW PETplanet Insider Vol. 26 No. 11/25 www.petpla.net 35 Fast changeover & energy saving Maguire Products Inc. unveiled its fourth-generation ULTRA Vacuum Dryers at K 2025. Building on 25 years of expertise in vacuum drying, Gen 4 advances include a streamlined touchscreen interface, simplified operation, and an expansion of the ULTRA portfolio to fill critical throughput requirements, while maintaining the vacuum dryers’ recognised energy efficiency and reliability. With the launch of Gen 4, Maguire’s ULTRA Vacuum Dryer range grows from four to seven models, with throughputs ranging from 50 to 500 kg/h (110 to 1,100 lb/h). | www.agrintl.com | +1.724.482.2163 Are dimensional measurements weighing you down? Agr has the all-in-one solution to speed up the testing process in your lab while ensuring every sample is accurately and repeatably measured with ease. Featuring AutoJob® – Set up jobs quickly and automatically sending immediate results to the customizable, intuitive user interface With the launch of Gen 4, the ULTRA range grows from four to seven models, offering processors flexibility to select the right-sized solution for any application. New models include: ULTRA 150E - maximum throughput of 75 kg/h ULTRA 300E - maximum throughput of 130 kg/h ULTRA 300+ - maximum throughput of 200 kg/h The ULTRA 300+ is engineered for higher throughput, filling the throughput gap between the ULTRA 300 and the ULTRA 600. It features an optimised design with a larger heating hopper, more powerful heating elements, and an upgraded blower. This model was built with ISBM applications in mind, particularly top-end lines running up to 180 kg/h, it delivers the speed, precision, and flexibility required for specialised PET production in cosmetics, pharma, and personal care packaging. Featured models on the K 2025 stand included the new ULTRA 300+, ULTRA 150, ULTRA 300, ULTRA 600, and the LPD 30. All ULTRA models share what Maguire calls its signature advantage: the “Pit Stop” material changeover. This process is claimed to significantly reduce downtime, as changeovers can be completed in as little as 15 minutes, compared to the three or more hours typically required by desiccant dryers. With load-cell monitoring of the vacuum chamber and retention hopper, operators can stage and preheat the next resin while continuing to run the current job. “Pit Stop lets processors preheat the next material and switch in as little as minutes - without the need for a second dryer that desiccant systems require to expedite changeovers,” said Frank Kavanagh, Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “On central systems with thousands of pounds in process, this can mean reclaiming half a day of production or saving the cost of an additional dryer.” Gen 4 models continue Maguire’s tradition of free-for-life software upgrades for touchscreen platforms. Customers can request updates at any time, ensuring their ULTRA dryers remain current with the latest features, without hidden costs or subscriptions. When it comes to energy savings, ULTRA dryers are claimed to deliver an average of 60% savings compared to desiccant dryers. “For processors managing tight margins and sustainability targets, this can translate to six-figure annual savings on highthroughput PET and extrusion lines,” said Chris Crittenden, Director of Sales, Maguire Europe. According to the company, with the ULTRA Savings Calculator, processors can enter their own throughput and energy-cost data in less than a minute to see how quickly an ULTRA dryer can pay for itself. www.maguire.com
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