EoW July 2013

Feature Compounds, colourants & masterbatches

Redesigned and modified The well-known range of Plasticolor dosing units has recently been completely redesigned and modified. The new Plasticolor 1500 and 2500 series now has integrated neckpiece slides for the quantity tests, a round shaped material inlet and a round shaped quick discharge. The material flow and dosing precision have been clearly influenced by these modifications. The company’s on-site laboratory provides testing of material properties and behaviours. Technical assistance is available to optimise the operational parameters of extrusion lines. Mixer SpA – Italy Website : www.mixercompounds.com Specialist in development and manufacture Mixer specialises in the development and manufacture of elastomeric or polyolefin-based compounds exclusively for the wire and cable industry. Insulation and sheathing compounds for low, medium and high voltage applications include automotive, industrial power, energy distribution, mining and appliances. Mixer has developed an MV EPDM compound that no longer contains lead. The material exhibits both electrical and physical properties that are comparable to that of leaded compounds. Cable manufacturers are now able to produce cables with environmentally friendly compounds that are code compliant and reliable, at the same final cost of traditional leaded cables. HFFR bedding compounds with LOI of up to 90% are available for high flame retardant applications. Mixer’s colour masterbatches are compatible with all polymers (PVC, PE, EPDM).

SPECIALISTS IN COMPOUNDS FOR WIRES & CABLES

INSULATION – SHEATHING FILLERS – MASTERBATCHES

MIXER S.P.A. VIA CHIARA, 6/C 48012 BAGNACAVALLO (RA) – ITALY TEL: +39 0545 47125 FAX: +39 0545 47038 EMAIL: INFO@MIXERCOMPOUNDS.COM WWW.MIXERCOMPOUNDS.COM

▲ ▲ The Plasticolor 1500

The sealing at the screw shaft has also been improved in order to be able to also handle dusty material and certain powders. By utilising a new motor generation the output ranges have also been increased. For instance, the Plasticolor 1500 is up to 35kg/hr and the Plasticolor 2500 is 160kg/hr. Woywod Kunststoffmaschinen GmbH & Co Vertriebs KG – Germany Website : www.plasticolor.de

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