For many plastics processors, equipment purchasing decisions often begin with one question: What does it cost? While initial investment is important, it only tells part of the story. The true cost of an additive feeder is measured over time through material consumption, production efficiency, and process consistency. When processing expensive color concentrates, UV stabilizers, flame…
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How Gravimetric Feeders Help Reduce Additive Costs and Improve ROI
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What’s the Difference Between Gravimetric and Volumetric Additive Feeders?
Gravimetric vs. Volumetric Feeders: Quick Comparison Feature Gravimetric Feeder Volumetric Feeder Measurement Method Weight Volume or Feed Rate Typical Accuracy Within ±1% of target feed rate Approximately 1.5%–5% Automatic Adjustments Yes Not typically Material Tracking Yes Limited Best For High-accuracy additive control General additive dosing Quick Answer The primary difference between gravimetric and volumetric additive…
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How Can Gravimetric Blending Reduce Material Waste?
Quick Answer Gravimetric blending helps reduce material waste by accurately measuring ingredients by weight and maintaining consistent blend ratios from batch to batch. Because gravimetric feeders typically maintain accuracy within ±1% of the target feed rate, processors can achieve greater control over material usage, recipe consistency, and blend quality. AEC’s BD Series Gravimetric Blenders combine…
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Gravimetric Blenders for Regrind Material | BD Series AEC
Improving Material Control and Closing the Loop in Recycling Reintroducing regrind material into plastics processing is critical for reducing waste and improving material utilization. Handling recycled material, especially hard-to-flow regrind, can create challenges in maintaining consistent blends and stable production. For extrusion and injection molding operations, maintaining material accuracy is essential to achieving consistent product…
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Why Temperature Control Is About More Than Holding a Setpoint
Temperature control is often treated as a simple checkbox in manufacturing operations. If the controller reads the correct setpoint, the process is assumed to be stable. In reality, temperature control is far more nuanced. Processes can technically be “at temperature” while still experiencing instability that affects quality, cycle time, and overall consistency. These subtle variations…
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Maximizing Uptime: The Hidden Value of Preventive Maintenance for Granulators
Keeping your granulator at peak performance protects product quality, stabilizes throughput, and reduces unplanned costs. Preventive maintenance is straightforward but delivers long-term value. This guide explains what to watch, what to maintain, and how AEC can support you with service, training, and OEM parts. Why uptime matters Unplanned downtime often starts small. Dull knives increase…
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