All Products From: Motan

Grid Magnets

Ceramic grid magnets provide an economical solution for removing ferrous metal contamination. For hoppers and loaders of all shapes and sizes Designed for free-flowing materials Dimensions See pdf link for detailed measurements.  Ordering Details ...

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Luxor HD ~ Hot Air Dryers

Dryer on Test - 50% energy saving One of our customers recently tested our HD30 model using a digital kilowatt meter and found that over a 3 day period it consumed exactly half of the electricity of a 'competitors' uninsulated hot air dryer.  Which means that if you run a ...

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Minicolor V ~ Volumetric dosing unit

The Motan 'original' volumetric dosing unit:   Overview Mounted between the machine hopper and the feed throat of the plastics processing machine the MINICOLOR requires very little space.  A stainless steel cruciform in the mixing throat divides the main component into two streams...

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Motan Central Conveying Systems ~ Overview

"Automatic vacuum conveying protects the integrity of the material, eliminates waste and improves the cost effectiveness of the factory"   Benefits of a central system Substantial operational cost benefits from automatic coupling station Eliminates spillage Makes mo...

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Motan ~ Technicians at work

Motan Service

Motan are industry leaders in the design and instllation of polymer materials handlings systems, supplying in house designed products and using quality materials & components.  We have been installing Motan equipment in the UK and Ireland for the past 20+ years including: Drying ~ ...

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Aluminium day bins with half hinged lid

Motan Standard Day bins

We have a full range of standard day bins available in either stainless steel or aluminium construction. These are suitable for a wide range of applications from beside the press applications to large decanting stations for 25 kg bags feeding a number of machines through a centralised conveying syst...

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Big Bag Station (Fork lift loaded type)

Big Bag Frame

The unit comprises of a sturdy powder coated steel frame with a lifting hoist to enable a big bags to be discharged into a hopper from where it can be conveyed away using a hopper loader, centralised conveying system, or screw feeder. Operation  The big bag is first positioned in fron...

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Choosing the right supplier

Supplier selection Selecting an automated materials handling system can be amongst the most demanding challenges plant engineers have to face. Unlike other major purchases such as injection machines or moulds, engineers may have little experience of automated materials handling and the &ld...

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Hopper Magnet GMT

Hopper Magnet GMT

  Application This type of permanent magnetic grid magnets is mainly used in the plastic industry for the thorough separation of ferrous particles.  By passing the material over the grid, magnetic contaminants are attracted and removed from the bulk material. Low initial costs are of...

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Luxor CA

Luxor CA ~ Compressed Air Dryers

Efficient, accurate material drying is a crucial element in the  processing of high grade engineering plastics to ensure  impeccable product quality. Motan’s fully insulated LUXOR CA compressed air dryers are a cost effective solution for highly efficient continuous drying of al...

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Minicolor G ~ mini gravimetric screw dosing unit

The Motan 'original' volumetric dosing unit, now available in gravimetric version with load cell technology.    Same as our volumetric 'Minicolor V' but with the added accuracy & convenience of load cell technology, which effectively turns this simple auger blender into a cost ef...

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Upward profits

Financial Benefits ~ Central Vacuum Conveying Systems

Financial Benefits "Return on investment can take as little as one year" Material Savings  Our customers generally experience at least a 1-2% saving in raw materials costs as a result of reduced spilla...

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MDE 40 ~ Desiccant Dryer

The Luxor MDE40 dryers feature twin desiccant beds which provide consistently low dew-point air to process, while reducing energy consumption.   The dryer can be equipped with up to two fully insulated stainless steel drying bins to suit the required total throughput...

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Throat Mounted Draw Magnet

Throat Mounted Drawer Magnet

  Application The in-line magnet EXTRACTOR has been developed especially for applications in the plastic industry. Various granulates with grain sizes up to 6 mm and temperatures up to 80° C in slow flowing gravity fed lines can be separated. By mounting this equipment directly on top of ...

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Gravicolor 30 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 30, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. Model Gravicolor...

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Luxor Drying Bin Door

Luxor 50 ~ Desiccant Dryer

The Luxor 50 & Luxor 80 dryers feature twin desiccant beds which provide consistently low dew-point air to process, while reducing energy consumption.   The dryer can be equipped with up to three fully insulated stainless steel drying bins to suit the required to...

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SM Metal Seperator on the throat of a processing machine

Metal Separator METRO SM ~ (throat mounted)

The METRO SM metal separator is installed directly above the material in-feed of an extruder, injection moulding or blow moulding machine. Other features include high sensitivity across all metals, an extremely compact, space-saving design and the ability to operate successfully with all conveying s...

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Metro VL ~ compressed air material loader

Motan Metro VL compressed air material loader (sometimes referred to as venturi loaders) are designed in three different configurations: Direct mounting onto the throat of the processing machine Hopper loader (on the machine or drying bins) Masterbatch / additive loader, ideal f...

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Metro VL ~ compressed air material loader

Motan Metro VL compressed air material loader (sometimes referred to as venturi loaders) are designed in three different configurations: Direct mounting onto the throat of the processing machine Hopper loader (on the machine or drying bins) Masterbatch / additive loader, ideal f...

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Wheelie Bins (Socket for hopper loader probe not shown)

Wheelie Bins ~ 120 / 240 / 360 litre

  Available with or without socket for material probe Body, lid and handles injection moulded from specially developed polyethylene of high molecular weight. Resistant to frost, heat, chemicals and ultra violet rays. Lid permanently hinged to the body with integral handles...

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Gravicolor 60 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 60, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. Model Gravicolor...

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Luxor 80 Door

Luxor 80 ~ Desiccant Dryer

The Luxor 50 & Luxor 80 dryers feature twin desiccant beds which provide consistently low dew-point air to process, while reducing energy consumption.   The dryer can be equipped with up to three fully insulated stainless steel drying bins to suit the required to...

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SC Method of Operation

Metal Separator METRO SC ~ (mounts in material conveying pipe)

METRO SC 45/60 metal separators remove magnetic and nonmagnetic metal particles (steel, stainless steel, aluminium etc) from pneumatically conveyed bulk materials such as granulates and regranulates. Metal contaminants (even those contained in granulate) are removed by means of a specially designed ...

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Gravicolor 100 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 100, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. Model Gravicolo...

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Luxor 120 ~ Desiccant Dryer

The LUXOR 120 / 160 mobile dryers are designed for supplying mid capacity processing machines. They feature twin desiccant beds with separate process and regeneration blowers which provide consistently low dew-point air to process, while reducing energy consumption. The air generator can be...

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Big Bag Filling Application

Metal Separator METRO SF ~ (removes metal from free falling material)

METRO SF metal separators remove magnetic and non-magnetic metal particles (steel, stainless steel, aluminium etc) from free-falling bulk materials. Metal contaminants (even those contained in granulate) are removed by means of a specially designed reject flap (“Quick Flap System”). A fu...

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Metro MES 10 ~ throat mounted machine loader 10kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader for direct mounting to feed throat of the processing machine.  Ideal for twin injection units or where head room is restricted.  Includes built-in commutator motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via exte...

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Bank of 6 silos

External storage silos

External Storage Silos Silos are an efficient and simple way of storing granular material. They can yield many benefits to the processor, removal of the manual handling involved with 25 kg bag or reduced spillage, reduced fork lift truck activity on the shop floor. Some shrewd processors even ha...

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Gravicolor 300 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 300, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. Model Gravicolo...

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Luxor 160

Luxor 160 ~ Desiccant Dryer

The LUXOR 120/160 mobile dryers are designed for supplying mid capacity processing machines.  They feature twin desiccant beds with separate process and regeneration blowers which provide consistently low dew-point air to process, while reducing energy consumption. The air generator ca...

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Metro HES 10 ~ Hopper Loader 10kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader mounted on the processing machine via an intermediate material hopper.  Includes built-in commutator motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via externally mounted level sensor.  Suitable for both virgin and...

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Gravicolor 600 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 600, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. ...

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Square Steel Hopper 15 litres

Machine Hoppers

Hoppers for mounting on the machine throat.   Engineered in stainless steel or glass. Hinged lid allow easy cleaning access.  Integrated latch to support the loader weight Square hoppers have sight glass for visual material checking ...

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Metro MES 50 ~ throat mounted machine loader 50kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader for direct mounting to feed throat of the processing machine.   Includes built-in commutator motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via externally mounted level sensor.  Suitable for both virgin and reg...

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Metrolux 50/80 ~ Central Drying & Conveying System 'All in One'

The unique 'Metrolux' combines a dryer and material loaders all in one unit.  Specifically the touch screen control system can run three loaders which refill the drying bins and a further three loaders which convey to the processing machine.  Two models are available Met...

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Gravicolor 1000 ~ gravimetric blender

Motan‘s GRAVICOLOR 1000, gravimetric blender  meters, blends & mixes up to 4 materials with high accuracy and repeatability. These modular gravimetric blenders are designed for processes including injection moulding, blow moulding and extrusion. Model Gravicol...

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Metro HES 50 ~ Hopper Loader 50kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader mounted on the processing machine via an intermediate material hopper.  Includes built-in commutator motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via externally mounted level sensor.  Suitable for both virgin and...

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Motan 'LuxorNet' drying system 'touch screen' control

Motan 'Luxor' Central Drying Systems

"Maximum energy efficiency and minimum maintenance.  These are the two main reasons why customers tell us they come to Motan for central drying systems" Today‘s plastics processor expects not only a drying system that functions in accordance with technical specification...

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Optical Discs

DISCtec ~ Drying Systems for Optical Disc Applications

Combined and compact drying / conveying units New applications for Optical Discs are being developed everyday.  Increased memory capacity and faster technology are making ever increasing demands on the manufacturing process.  The raw mateial used, be it Polycarbonate or PMMA, must be hand...

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Metro HEE 50 ~ Hopper Loader 50kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader mounted on the processing machine via an intermediate material hopper.  Motan Metro HEE loaders are simple no nonsense models which convey plastic granulate quickly and cleanly to the hopper of a processing machine, a drying bin or a...

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Motan Crystallizer

Crystalliser ~ For PET & PLA Applications

Application Motan crystallisers also convert other amorphous plastics into semi-crystalline ones so that a subsequent drying sequence is possible without problems. Motan crystallisers are designed for continuous, 24 hour operation. Motan crystallisers meet all CE requir...

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Metro MES 250 - throat mounted machine loader 250 kg/hr (single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader for direct mounting to feed throat of the processing machine.   Includes built-in brushless motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via externally mounted level sensor.  Suitable for both virgin and...

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Metro HES 250 - Hopper Loader 250 kg/hr (brushless,single phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader for mounting to feed throat of the processing machine via an intermediate hopper.   Includes built-in brushless motor with sound insulation and automatic level monitoring via externally mounted level sensor.  Suitable...

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Motan PET Drying System

PETtec ~ Drying Systems for PET Applications

The Motan PETtec systems – electrically heated or gas-fired – guarantee lowest energy consumption and highest quality for the very demanding drying process of PET preform manufacturing. Systems Motan’s equipment has been specifically designed to meet the needs of delicate ...

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Drying Organiser

Drying for too long at high temperatures may lead to thermal degradation with some plastics. The DryingOrganizer prevents this by lowering the temperature in accordance with the material throughput. In case of production interruptions, the system lowers the actual temperature to the sta...

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Metromix Proportioning Valve (38mm)

Motan Metromix proportioning valve for mixing virgin and regrind material, designed for loading machine hoppers and drying  / storage bins. Features Stainless steel construction Percentage and number of material charges per feed cycle can easily be adjusted. Metromix&...

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Metromix Proportioning Valve (38mm)

Motan Metromix proportioning valve for mixing virgin and regrind material, designed for loading machine hoppers and drying  / storage bins. Features Stainless steel construction Percentage and number of material charges per feed cycle can easily be adjusted. Metromix&...

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ETA Process ~ how it works

'ETA Process' ~ Energy Recovery System

Motan‘s patented 'ETA-process' ® "Our patented ETA Process ® technology enables our customers to save money from day one.  Thats the kind of innovation our customers expect from Motan" Energy Efficiency Energy ef...

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METRO HBE Hopper Loader 250 / 350kg/hr (three phase)

Motan 'Metro' self contained material loader mounted on the processing machine via an intermediate material hopper.  Motan Metro HBE three phase loaders are simple no nonsense models which convey plastic granulate quickly and cleanly to the hopper of a processing machine, ...

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Metro HBS Hopper Loader 250 / 350 / 750kg/hr (three phase)

Designed or feeding machine hoppers, drying bins or other storage bins with virgin or free-flowing regrind material.  The HBS range is available in various sizes and configurations.  Sizes HBS250 - 250 kg/hr HBS350 - 350 kg/hr HBS750 - 750 kg/hr Types ...

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Standard drying parameters

The four drying parameters required to efficiently dry hygroscopic materials are :   Time Dewpoint Temperature Airflow Click the pdf link below to view drying details for most common thermoplastic materials.

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Why dry centrally?

A Brief Summary of MotanTechnical Benefits        Patented "ETA" process and cooling of desiccant beds with dry air in a closed loop. Together these produce energy savings of up to 50% over conventionally designed driers. &...

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Metro HPE ~ 'central system' hopper loader (economy)

Economy hopper loader which forms part of a central material feed system.  Designed for mounting onto the machine throat via an intermediate (machine) hopper, with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via discharge flap & proximity sensor...

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Metro MCG ~ Machine Mounted Loader

Designed for mounting directly on machine throat (without machine hopper), with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via sensor. LED indicators to show unit status, ON/OFF push button with alarm signal on material shortage. Features Glass body (toughene...

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Motan ~ Metro MCS 'system' hopper loader

Metro MCS System Machine Mounted Loader 1.5/6/10/15/30 Litre

We are currently working on upgrading this page. 21/1/2010 To be mounted directly on machine flange (without machine hopper), with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via sensor. LED indicators to show unit status, ON/OFF push button with alarm signal on material s...

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Metro MPG ~ Machine Mounted Loader

Designed for mounting directly on machine throat (without machine hopper), with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via sensor. LED indicators to show unit status, ON/OFF push button with alarm signal on material shortage. Features Glass body (toughene...

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Motan ~ MPS 'system' hopper loader

Metro MPS System Machine Mounted Loader 1.5/6/10/15/30 Litre

We are currently working on upgrading this page. 21/1/2010 To be mounted directly on machine flange (without machine hopper), with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via sensor. Hopper volume: 0.5/1.5/06/10/15/30 litres Parts in contact with material ma...

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Metro HCG ~ central system hopper loader

Hopper loader which forms part of a central material feed system.  Designed for mounting onto the machine throat via an intermediate (machine) hopper, with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via discharge flap & proximity sensor. LED in...

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Metro HCS Loader

Metro HCS System Loader 1.5/6/10/15/30 Litre

We are currently working on upgrading this page. 21/1/2010 With automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via discharge flap and proximity switch. LED indicators to show unit status, ON/OFF push button with alarm signal on material shortage. Hopper volume:  0....

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Motan ~ Metro HPG system hopper loader

Metro HPG System Loader 1.5/6/10/15/30 Litre

We are currently working on upgrading this page. 21/1/2010 With automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via discharge flap and proximity switch. Hopper volume: 1.5/06/10/15/30 litres Parts in contact with material made of stainless steel and glass Tran...

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Motan ~ HPS 'system' hopper loader

Metro HPS System Hopper Loader 1.5/6/10/15/30 Litre

We are currently working on upgrading this page. 21/1/2010   with automatic filter cleaning by implosion, automatic material demand via discharge flap and proximity switch. Hopper volume: 0.5/1.5/06/10/15/30 litres Parts in contact with material made of stainless steel Airt...

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Metrolink ~ automatic coupling station

Metrolink ~ material selection system

METROLINK assures that in your production process every desired connection of a material to a processing machine can be made quickly and reliably: No contamination guaranteed. Fixed pipe connections throughout the whole production process until the next material change ensures maximum securit...

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Duomix ~ material proportioning valve

Motan Duomix proportioning valve for mixing virgin and regrind material.  Available in either 45 or 60mm versions. Proportioning valve for use in conjunction with hopper or machine loaders.     Function ...

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Motan ~ Visunet Windows based visualisation system

ControlNet ~ Web based PLC control systems

Ethernet web based integrated control systems.  ControlNet is an integrated suite of controls. Designed to operate, manage and supervise every stage of the raw materials handling process. It offers the processor a completely new level of management capability; helping to meet the eve...

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F50 Central Dust Filter For High Throughput Applications

F50 Central Dust Filter ~ For High Throughput Applications

High throughput conveying systems require central filters which can handle the large air flow required to achieve the throughput. The new central filter F50 is ideally suited for larger side-channel compressors and claw vacuum pumps up to 7.5kW. Key Benefits The Innovative com...

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Metro FC with central dust filter

Motan Metro FC ~ Control Your Conveying Speed & Reduce Your Wear!

Wear by abrasion Material lines are submitted to extreme wear when processing glass filled materials. Angel Hair PP, PE and other soft granules are heated up when being conveyed and produce "angel hair“ which clogs the material lines Smearing / Coating A coating can form on ...

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Motan Silencers

Vacuum Pump Silencers

Motan Silencer kits Vacuum pumps (also called side channel blowers) add to factory noise levels and older pumps did not have silencers as effective as the ones fitted to the our current range of vacuum pumps, so can be much noisier. The silencer kits are an effective and inexpensive way of bringi...

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GRAVIflow ~ gravimetric metering system

Application on extruders and co-extrusion systems with up to 8 layers for gravimetric throughput recording or throughput control with an accuracy of up to +/- 0.5% related to the material flow rate through the hopper. Gravimetric recording of the material consumption through "loss in weight&quo...

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Luxor - Micro Drying System

Injection Moulders making very small parts are faced with the unique challenge of being able to convey and dry just the right amount of material for their process.  Operating in extremely critical conditions these very small throughputs can present considerable problems.  Its ver...

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Luxor Central Drying System

Motan Luxor Central Drying System System comprises 1 x Luxor 400S Dry Air Generator 3 x 300L bin (all bins with ETA process) 6 x 100L bin May split. Price new today in excess of £50k, offers in excess of £25k. The dryer will fully be serviced and supplied with 6 ...

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M10 Mixer ~ Throat Mounted Mixer

The M10 mixer mounts to the machine throat and mixes the material fed to the machine prior to processing.  A typical application might be where a blended material comprising of components of differing densities is conveyed a significant distance from a central location. There is the possibilit...

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Metro ~ HCG hopper loaders (regrind & flake material)

Hopper loader which forms part of a central material feed system.  Designed for mounting onto the machine throat via an intermediate (machine) hopper.  The Motan METRO HCG hopper loader is a special HCG version designed specifically for regrind and flake materi...

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Motan ~ Manual Coupling Station

The most popular method of managing the connection between a number of material sources and the processing machines. Each material source enters the base of the coupling station is either connected directly to the top of the table or is branched to provide multiple outlets. The pipes leading to t...

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Octabin tilting tables

When bulk polymer materials are delivered in Octabins its always awkward to convey material from the bottom and corners.  Octabin tilting tables use compressed air pressure to automatically tilt the Octabin when the weight reaches 400kg (900lb).  Gravity then ensures that the material ...

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Product Training - Motan, Regloplas and Tria

Are you getting the best from your equipment? Do your personnel really know how to operate and maintain your equipment so you really get the best return on your investment? Motan technicians can train your personnel either at your facility or at our offices in Abingdon. Call today to dis...

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Manuals for temp control

Training Courses ~ Fluid Temperature Control

Process stability and good part quality rely on efficient temperature control.  This applies as much to an extruder barrel, laminating roller, food processing equipment, diecasting,  as it does to an injection moulding tool. Temperature control is often seen as a mysterious &...

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Demonstration, testing and training area

Training Courses ~ Volumetric Dosing

Motan 'Volumetric' dosing units are extremely accurate - our closed loop control systems alarm if the motor speed deviates by more than 0.2% from the set point !  However,  as with all volumetric units they rely on proper calibration and set-up to achieve the highest levels of accuracy.&nb...

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Tria WLK15

Tria Shredders

Single rotor shredder  with low 85 RPM, horizontal pusher Units  engineered for the grinding of hard plastics, mould or blown scraps, film, filaments or similar Complete feeding of the hopper and self-feeding Discharge screen w...

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Varicolor octabin & big bag emptying systems

VariColor Omatic-S is designed specifically to empty bulk material from Octabins and big bags.  It is designed and manufactured to a very high standard in Switzerland.    Swiss made Proven reliability over the past 10 years Space saving gallows type construction ...

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