Press release submitted on behalf of Plastrac.
Plastrac, the Newtown Square, PA-based manufacturer of easy-to-use blending systems, has announced a major design upgrade across its entire line of products. The company has switched from brush type motors to brushless models that are packed with advantages and are much smaller in size.
Enhanced performance is what really drove our decision to go brushless,” notes Plastrac President, Ken Bullivant. “These compact, industrial grade motors, which are made in the USA, are faster and far more efficient than the brush-type models they are replacing.”
With no brushes, the new motors have no wearing parts, which means virtually no maintenance will be needed. The brushes in brush-type motors are always prone to friction and eventual wear leading even- tually to replacement. Plastrac’s new brushless motors rely on a drive circuit with smart control that moni- tors the disc system bearing load. In addition, temperature sensing inside the feeder detects abnormal process conditions. The compact control unit is located on the blender and has a remote operator inter- face with a single short cable connecting the control unit to the feeder unit.
Increased performance is where the new brushless motors really shine, however. They are 30% more efficient than their brush-type predecessors. Speed over range actually allows increases of up to 20% in feeder capacity.
Plastrac will be unveiling its new brushless motor equipped blenders at the 2024 National Plastics Exposition, May 6-10, in Orlando, FL, West Hall, Booth 4001. For details, contact: Plastrac, 3924 Miller Road, Newtown Square, PA 19073, 610-356-3000, www.plastrac.com, sales@plastrac.com.
Photo caption: Plastrac has standardized on a brushless motor that is half the size of its brush type pre-decessor but 30% more efficient. Its speed over range actually enables increases of up to 20% in feeder capacity.