AEC is a premier application engineering company specializing in the plastics industry. With a team of highly skilled engineers and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by plastics manufacturers, AEC provides tailored solutions that optimize production processes and enhance overall efficiency.
By partnering with AEC, we can offer our clients access to expert guidance and innovative strategies that address their specific needs, from material conveying solutions to process cooling, size reduction, and blending applications. Let our team design a point of use recommendation or a complete factory install.
Material Handling from AEC
Blending Solutions
Gravimetric Blenders:
These blenders use weight-based dosing to accurately measure and mix different materials, additives, and colorants according to specific recipes.
They offer high precision and consistency, ensuring that the blended material meets the required specifications.
AEC’s gravimetric blenders come in various models and configurations to suit different throughput requirements and material types.
Volumetric Doser:
Volumetric blenders use volume-based dosing to measure and mix materials, which can be a cost-effective option for less demanding applications.
While not as precise as gravimetric blenders, AEC’s volumetric doser still provide good accuracy and consistency.
Continuous Blenders:
Continuous blenders are designed for high-volume production environments, where a steady flow of blended material is required.
AEC’s continuous blenders can handle multiple material streams and provide real-time adjustments to maintain the desired blend ratio.
Blender Controls and Software:
AEC provides advanced control systems and software solutions to monitor, manage, and optimize the blending process.
These controls allow for real-time data collection, recipe management, and quality assurance, ensuring consistent and traceable blending operations.
Drying Solutions
Desiccant Wheel Dryers:
Desiccant wheel dryers are an excellent choice to maintain a consistent process. Our dryers operate under variable control to provide the most consistent conditions.
AEC offers a wide range of desiccant dryer models with different capacities, features, and energy-saving options to suit various application requirements.
These dryers provide consistent, low dew point air for efficient drying of hygroscopic materials like nylon, polycarbonate, and PET.
Compressed Air Dryers:
Compressed air dryers use dried, compressed air to remove moisture from plastic resins, providing a compact and efficient drying solution.
AEC offers compressed air dryers that can be integrated with existing compressed air systems.
Dryer Controls and Monitoring:
AEC provides advanced control systems and monitoring solutions for their dryers, allowing users to optimize the drying process, monitor energy consumption, and ensure consistent material quality.
These controls can be integrated with plant-wide management systems for seamless operation and data tracking.
Conveyor Solutions
Vacuum Conveyors:
Vacuum conveyors use air flow to gently and efficiently transport granules, or powders through a pipe or tube system.
AEC offers vacuum conveyor solutions that can handle a wide range of materials, without causing damage or contamination.
Resin Conveying:
AEC offers central or point of use resin conveying solutions. Our Vactrac Plus central control can be easily integrated into your factory and can be scaled to accomodate any size of operation. These controllers are designed to expand as your demand grows, and can provide remote insight to your operations production.
Process Cooling from AEC
Packaged Chillers
Air-Cooled Chillers:
Air-cooled chillers use ambient air to remove heat from the cooling fluid, providing a cost-effective and low-maintenance cooling solution.
AEC offers a range of air-cooled chiller models with different cooling capacities, suitable for small to medium-sized plastics processing operations.
These chillers feature compact designs, easy installation, and reliable performance, making them a popular choice for many applications.
Water-Cooled Chillers:
Water-cooled chillers use a separate cooling tower or water source to remove heat from the cooling fluid, providing more efficient cooling performance than air-cooled models.
AEC provides a range of water-cooled chiller options with various cooling capacities, suitable for medium to large-scale plastics processing operations.
These chillers offer excellent energy efficiency, precise temperature control, and quiet operation, making them ideal for demanding applications.
Portable Chillers:
Portable chillers are compact, self-contained units that can be easily moved and connected to different machines or molds as needed.
AEC offers portable chillers in both air-cooled and water-cooled configurations, providing flexibility and convenience for smaller or temporary cooling needs.
Custom Chiller Solutions:
In addition to standard packaged chillers, AEC can design and manufacture custom chiller solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom chillers can include features such as specialized control systems, multiple cooling circuits, or integrated heat recovery systems to meet unique application needs.
Cooling Towers
Induced Draft Cooling Towers:
Induced draft cooling towers use a fan at the top of the tower to draw air upward through the fill material, where the hot process water is distributed and cooled through evaporation.
AEC provides a range of induced draft cooling tower models with different capacities and configurations to suit various application requirements.
These cooling towers are known for their efficient heat transfer, compact design, and low energy consumption.
Closed-Loop Cooling Towers:
Closed loop solutions separate the process circuit from contamination introduced from the cooling circuit. These systems can be designed to effectively protect your operation from undesirable contamination.
Pump Tanks
Standard Pump Tanks:
AEC provides a range of standard pump tank models with different capacities and configurations to suit various application requirements.
These tanks are constructed from high-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel, ensuring durability and long-lasting performance.
Standard pump tanks can be equipped with various accessories, such as level sensors, temperature controls, and filtration systems, to meet specific process needs.
Custom Pump Tanks:
In addition to standard pump tank offerings, AEC can design and manufacture custom pump tank solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom pump tanks can include features such as specialized geometries, multiple compartments, or integrated heating/cooling systems to meet unique application needs.
AEC’s experienced engineering team works closely with customers to develop custom pump tank solutions that optimize performance, efficiency, and reliability.
Filtration and Treatment Systems:
AEC offers a range of filtration that can be integrated with their pump tanks to ensure the quality and consistency of the process fluid.
These systems can include bag filters, cartridge filters, or cyclonic separators to remove particulates.
Pump and Control Packages:
AEC can provide complete pump and control packages that include the pump tank, pumps, valves, and control systems for efficient and automated fluid handling.
These packages can be customized to meet specific control requirements, and can include features such as variable frequency drives, PLC controls capabilities.
Integration and Installation Services:
AEC offers integration and installation services to ensure the proper setup and commissioning of their pump tank systems within the customer’s facility.
These services can include on-site support, training, and performance optimization to help customers achieve the best possible results from their pump tank investment.
Size Reduction from AEC
Granulators
Beside-the-Press Granulators:
Beside-the-press granulators are compact units designed to be placed directly next to injection molding machines or other processing equipment.
These granulators quickly and efficiently process scrap, runners, and sprues as they are generated, minimizing material handling and reducing the risk of contamination.
AEC offers a range of beside-the-press granulator models with different throughput capacities, hopper sizes, and blade configurations to suit various application requirements.
Central Granulators:
Central granulators are larger, standalone units designed to process scrap from multiple machines or production lines.
These granulators are typically located in a central area of the facility and are fed by conveyors or other material handling systems.
AEC provides a range of central granulator models with different throughput capacities, feed opening sizes, and blade configurations to handle various types and volumes of plastic scrap.
Low-Speed Granulators:
Low-speed granulators are designed to gently process small parts and runners without generating excessive heat or dust.
These granulators typically feature a low-speed, high-torque cutting chamber with specialized blade geometries to efficiently cut through tough materials.
AEC offers low-speed granulator solutions for applications such as automotive parts, large containers, or other heavy-duty scrap processing needs.
Custom Granulator Solutions:
In addition to standard granulator offerings, AEC can design and manufacture custom granulator solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom granulators can include features such as specialized hoppers, screens, or discharge systems to meet unique application requiring low speed size reduction beside the press.
Granulator Accessories and Upgrades:
AEC provides a range of accessories and upgrades to enhance the performance, safety, and maintainability of their granulator systems.
These can include soundproofing enclosures, dust collection systems, metal detection devices, blade sharpening equipment, and more.
AEC’s experienced team can help customers select the right accessories and upgrades to optimize their granulator performance and meet specific operational requirements.
Shredders
Single-Shaft Shredders:
Single-shaft shredders feature a single rotating shaft with cutting knives that shear against stationary counter knives to cut and tear plastic scrap into smaller pieces.
These shredders are well-suited for processing large, bulky, or irregularly shaped scrap, such as pipes, sheets, or molded parts.
AEC offers a range of single-shaft shredder models with different throughput capacities, cutter configurations, and horsepower ratings to suit various application requirements.
Dual-Shaft Shredders:
Dual-shaft shredders feature two counter-rotating shafts with interlocking cutting discs that grab, tear, and shred plastic scrap into smaller, more consistent pieces.
These shredders are ideal for processing tough, high-volume scrap, such as bales, purge, or thick-walled parts.
AEC provides a range of dual-shaft shredder models with different throughput capacities, cutter tooth configurations, and drive systems to handle various types and volumes of plastic scrap.
Custom Shredder Solutions:
In addition to standard shredder offerings, AEC can design and manufacture custom shredder solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom shredders can include features such as specialized hoppers, screens, or discharge systems to meet unique application needs, as well as integration with other equipment or processes.
Shredder Accessories and Upgrades:
AEC provides a range of accessories and upgrades to enhance the performance, safety, and maintainability of their shredder systems.
These can include hydraulic ram assists, air-assist discharge, dust collection systems, metal detection devices, and more.
AEC’s experienced team can help customers select the right accessories and upgrades to optimize their shredder performance and meet specific operational requirements.
Temperature Control from AEC
Water Temperature Control
Temperature Control Units (TCUs):
TCUs are self-contained systems that heat or cool process water to a desired temperature and circulate it through a closed loop to maintain consistent temperature control.
AEC provides a range of TCU models with different heating and cooling capacities, pump sizes, and control options to suit various application requirements.
These units can be used for mold temperature control, barrel heating/cooling, or other process temperature regulation needs.
Custom Water Temperature Control Solutions:
In addition to standard offerings, AEC can design and manufacture custom water temperature control solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom solutions can include features such as multiple temperature zones, high-efficiency components, or specialized control systems to meet unique application needs.
Service and Support:
AEC offers comprehensive service and support for their water temperature control solutions.
Their team of skilled technicians can provide on-site or remote support to help customers maintain optimal system performance, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.
Oil Temperature Control
Oil Temperature Control Units (OTCUs):
OTCUs are self-contained systems that heat or cool heat transfer fluids, such as thermal oil or hot oil, to a desired temperature and circulate them through a closed loop to maintain consistent temperature control.
AEC provides a range of OTCU models with different heating and cooling capacities, pump sizes, and control options to suit various application requirements.
These units can be used for mold temperature control or other high-temperature process needs.
Custom Oil Temperature Control Solutions:
In addition to standard offerings, AEC can design and manufacture custom oil temperature control solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Custom solutions can include features such as multiple temperature zones, high-temperature components, or specialized control systems to meet unique application needs.
Service and Support:
AEC offers comprehensive service and support for their oil temperature control solutions.
Their team of skilled technicians can provide on-site or remote support to help customers maintain optimal system performance, troubleshoot issues, and minimize downtime.
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