What’s new? The machine, and its smart technologies, which debuted at K 2019 and is now available in the U.S. Part of an upgrade and relaunch of all of KraussMaffei’s PU metering equipment, the RimStar Smart is a new model that fills a gap between the capabilities of the company’s EcoStar Compact and standard RimStar lines. The RimStar Smart features a Siemens TP 700 control panel and volume flow meters. Those components give users the option of closed-loop control of the pour rate at shot time. The machine has a radio-frequency identification (RFID) interface for recognizing molds. A pentane kit is optional, extending the range of materials the RimStar Smart can process.
Benefits Industry 4.0 compatibility and efficiency. The closed-loop control capability and RFID interface make the machine able to efficiently produce high-quality PU components in modern, Industry 4.0 factories.
Krauss-Maffei Corp., Florence, Ky., 859-283-0200, www.kraussmaffei.com
