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News Release from: Spirex Plasticating Systems and Solutions | Subject: Hitachi (Dong Guan) bimetallic barrel blanks
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 12 September 2003
Licensing deal expands barrel options
Spirex Corp has obtained exclusive North American rights for the acquisition of Hitachi (Dong Guan) bimetallic barrel blanks.
Spirex Corp has obtained exclusive North American rights for the acquisition of Hitachi (Dong Guan) bimetallic barrel blanks Through this agreement Spirex will be positioned to expediently complete the barrel manufacturing process per the requirements of its wide customer base of plastics processors in the USA, Canada and Mexico
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 9 May 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Effective immediately, Spirex customers will benefit from two new readily available options in superior barrel liner metallurgy.
Hitachi C-020 is an iron/boron base alloy capable of withstanding abrasive environments.
Hitachi C-070 features the exceptional durability of a unique carbide alloy.
Finished barrels will be produced at Spirex's state-of-the-art manufacturing sites in Ohio and Wisconsin.
According to Spirex President Paul T Colby: "Our exclusive new access to Hitachi (Dong Guan) barrel blanks is a tremendous opportunity for our customers.
Specifically, we will stock a wide variety of both C-020 and C-070 types in diverse ID sizes and lengths.
These barrel blanks will accommodate most OEM brands of processing equipment.
The ultimate benefits will be increased product alternatives and enhanced quality, coupled with reduced lead times and lower prices".
In addition, Spirex manufactures a family of single alloy and bimetallic barrels for specific systems and applications, all designed to optimise the plasticating process: SPX-60 is the standard for bimetallic lining; SPX-50 is one of the most corrosion-resistant alloys in the industry; and SPX-Titan delivers exceptional abrasion resistance and moderate corrosion resistance.
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