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New integrated powder coating process system

Date: 30 March 2004

APV Baker at the European Coatings Show

MP24 Integra meets a growing demand

Baker Perkins is launching a new powder coating process system. The MP24 Integra is an integrated plant incorporating feeding, twin-screw extruding, cooling and flaking operations in one compact unit.

Developed after consultation with customers, this versatile machine meets the growing demand for a rapid-response system capable of fulfilling batch production needs. In addition, the unit can be re-configured, without the need for tools, to enable production of colour matching samples.

Two models offer outputs up to 70 or 100 kg/hour, with 15:1. 20:1 and 25:1 barrel length options. Baker Perkins' proven High Free Volume screw geometry is suitable for processing a wide range of formulations.

The machine can be cleaned rapidly to whatever level is required. The clamshell barrel allows complete shaft and screws assemblies to be simply lifted out for cleaning and also provides easy access to the internal barrel surfaces. Feeders are mounted on a swivel plate to allow off-line cleaning

These features also maximise flexibility and minimise downtime by allowing rapid changeover or reconfiguration of shaft assemblies as well as providing easy access for maintenance and process troubleshooting

The fully integrated control interface is mounted on a swivel pendant to maximise access. The maintenance free brushless servo motor allows speeds of up to 1,000 rpm to be used and improves reliability by reducing stress on the drive components with soft start technology.

The machine is mounted on castors and delivered to site fully assembled, wired, tested and ready for connection to site services.

Colour matching is accommodated by the removal of the belt cassette, which disables the flaking unit and permits safe running of the product through the cooling rolls. This eliminates the need for cleaning of the belt and flaking unit between samples.

The MP24 Integra incorporates all the proven advantages of the market-leading Baker Perkins powder coating extruders - the company has been involved in powder coating since the material was developed over 30 years ago, and capability ranges from laboratory-scale units to high output plants.

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