Extrusion International 2-2026

16 Extrusion International 2/2026 INDUSTRY NEWS New Continuous Loss-in-Weight Feeder Launched Movacolor, a prominent player in dosing and blending solutions for plastics processing, announced the launch of the MCS Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blender, a new con- tinuous system to deliver fast-response control in extrusion processes where throughput can change drastically over short periods. In industries such as lament yarn production, melt pump interruptions can cause sudden and frequent output uc - tuations. These changes often lead to unstable material ow, inconsistent blend ratios, increased scrap, and rising material costs. While traditional continuous loss-in-weight systems offer high accuracy, many are limited in how quick- ly they can react when extruder demand changes rapidly. The MCS Continuous Loss-in-Weight Blender has been developed speci cally to address this challenge. A New Approach to Gravimetric Dosing Unlike traditional in-line systems where dosing units feed directly into the machine inlet, theMCS Continuous Loss-in- Weight Blender is designed with a weighing hopper posi- tioned underneath the dosing machines. In this con gura - tion, all dosing units feed into a weighing hopper with a hopper level sensor. Because the exact hopper capacity and target material level are continuously known and monitored, the system can rapidly adjust dosing speeds to maintain a stable level in the hopper, even during sharp throughput changes. This enables stable feeding behaviour and consistent blending performance under conditions where conventional sys- tems struggle to respond fast enough. Key Bene ts • Fast response to throughput uctuations. • Rapid dosing corrections maintain a stable hopper level and consistent feeding performance. • Reduced scrap and material waste. • Fewer off-spec products during pump interruptions and ramp-ups. • Lower material costs and higher ROI. • Improved dosing control reduces overdosing and helps maintain operation closer to setpoint. • Especially suited to applications such as lament yarn extrusion, where throughput changes frequently. “Even at very low extruder capacities of 20 to 30 kg/h and masterbatch additions of just 1%, the system remains sta- ble and accurate. In addition, the high-temperature-ready design makes it fully suitable for PET processing, opening up applications that are not reliably supported by alterna- tive solutions,” said Klaas Talsma, Product Manager at Mo- vacolor. Movacolor www.movacolor.com (© 2023 Movacolor) German Institute Offers Comprehensive Support in the Field of Thermosets From recipe development to material testing, the SKZ Plastics Center combines decades of expertise with state- of-the-art technology to create customized, sustainable, and high-performance materials for industry. For ve years, SKZ has also been supporting research and develop- ment in the eld of thermosetting plastics. The SKZ offers companies comprehensive services in the eld of thermosets and supports them in the development of innovative and sustainable material solutions. With de- cades of experience and close links between industry and research, SKZ is a reliable partner for challenging projects. The Würzburg-based plastics institute has been support- ing industrial companies in optimization and development since 1961. Historically known for its expertise in thermo- plastics, SKZ began building up deeper knowledge in the eld of thermosets and silicones in 2020. To this end, a new research group for cross-linked mate- rials was established – with resounding success: Five years later, the group already has four employees and can look back on a series of successful projects. The core topics re- lating to thermoset materials have been established, and knowledge transfer to industry is continuously maintained. This means that the still young group is ideally positioned to support industrial companies with a comprehensive range of services in the eld of thermosets and to advance innovative projects. From initial consultation and material