Press release submitted on behalf of Maguire Products Inc.
Maguire Products Inc. is set to introduce its Tracker Monitoring and Reporting Software, designed specifically for plastics processors at NPE 2024. The unveiling will take place at Maguire’s booth in the West Hall, Booth 6143, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, May 6 to 10, 2024.
Tracker is a cutting-edge, web-based equipment and software solution that empowers customers with comprehensive monitoring and control capabilities for all Maguire WSB Blenders, MGF Feeders, ULTRA Dryers, and FlexBus Conveying Systems. With seamless accessibility via any internet browser, Tracker ensures real-time insights and secure data transmission for downloading data into a third-party database for reporting and analytics. This enables integration with ERP or other software systems for enhanced operational efficiency.
“Tracker represents a significant advancement in process optimization, quality control, and cost management for Maguire customers,” said Frank Kavanagh, Vice President of Sales, and Marketing at Maguire. “It provides invaluable support for ISO reporting, material validation including post-consumer recycled (PCR) usage, and equipment status monitoring, ultimately facilitating smarter decision-making.”
Kavanagh emphasized Tracker’s user-friendly interface and simple installation, stating, “Tracker is a cost-conscious solution that simplifies data-driven decision making, empowering processors to enhance productivity, save on processing costs, maximize equipment performance and machine uptime.”
Chris Crittenden, Director of Maguire Europe, highlighted the critical importance of material tracking in the success of plastics processing businesses, noting, “With 60-80% of processing costs attributed to raw materials, effective tracking through the production process is essential.”
Tracker includes a Maguire MT Hub capable of connecting an unlimited number of Maguire units using regional hubs, if necessary, over a customer’s existing network. A software subscription includes secure encrypted cloud-based data storage, rolling software updates, and remote technical support after initial startup for 90 days.
Operators can perform various tasks, including sending recipes, monitoring material usage, reviewing system setup, and addressing alarms and process interactions, all from a single web-based platform, using any device. Additionally, Tracker enables remote monitoring of dryer parameters, material status, conveying operations, and more, enhancing operation visibility and control.
Upon login, users can configure their Maguire auxiliaries based on their specific operational needs, organizing equipment by type, plant location, or production cell. The dashboard interface provides two access levels – operator perspective and production view – allowing users to remotely interact with Maguire blenders, feeders, and ULTRA dryers. Maguire GT will also enable customers to connect with the conveying controls remotely, viewing statuses and load frequencies and checking overall performance.
About Maguire
Headquartered in Aston, Pennsylvania, USA, Maguire is a leading manufacturer of gravimetric blenders and feeders, volumetric feeders, ULTRA low energy dryers, conveying systems, extrusion control systems, loss-in-weight extrusion control, and related auxiliaries.
Founded in 1977, Maguire Products operates seven manufacturing facilities in Aston, with seven international subsidiaries, serving a global network of distributors.
More information: www.maguire.com
