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WXB Gravimetric Blenders

The WXB Gravimetric Batch Blender includes a fully integrated Loss-in-Weight mix chamber for all extrusion processes.

  • Automate material usage control for all extrusion processes
  • Raw material savings up to 10%
  • Return on investment within 8-12 months

WXB Blender for Extrusion

Integrated Blending & Extrusion Control

  • Maguire’s proven WXB Gravimetric batch blending technology combined with comprehensive loss-in-weight control.
  • Batch blending from 2 - 12 materials with dispense accuracy of +/- 0.1% on a 1% setting.
  • Integrated Loss-in-Weight control monitoring live consumption rate to an extruder and updating process rate every second.

Maguire + Syncro Syntrol Control

  • Maguire + Syncro specialist extrusion control for every type of extrusion process.
  • Syntrol touchscreen allows quick and easy setup of extrusion process. 
  • Easily set process parameters like gram/meter, micron and layer ratios.

Key Benefits of Extrusion Control

  • Overall raw materials savings of up to 10% compared to manual regulation. 
  • Reduced start-up material wastage & changeover scrap.
  • Achieve faster startup times.
  • Automatically regulate extruder and haul-off speeds to always be on target.
  • Eliminate process variations due to screen pack, voltage fluctuations and MFI differences.
  • Document clearly materials usage and process parameters for quality, process and cost control.
  • Return on investment within 6 months. 
  • Fast payback by reduced material usage, production scrap, manual intervention and increased productivity.
  • Optimize process from constant extrusion control.

See the WXB in Operation

What makes the WXB blender uniquely positioned for all extrusion processes?

Watch and learn more: 

  • See typical installations.
  • See quick and easy setup.
  • See how the WXB compares to the WSB Blender. 
  • See how you can gain return on investment within 6 months. 
  • Top 5 benefits of Maguire WXB Extrusion Blenders.


Solutions for Every Extrusion Process

Solutions for Extrusion Processes

  • Suited to continuous extrusion processes for mono and co-extrusion processes.
  • Applications include cable, cast film, blown film, sheet, pipe, tube & profile extrusion.

Maguire+Syncro Control Flexibility

  • Detailed control of all materials settings, layer ratio control, & extrusion control.
  • Controller allows effective control for mono and co-ex processes, managed from 1 HMI.

Expandable & Modular

  • The WXB control is expandable and can be simply integrated with further downstream controls for automatic gauging and process control.
  • WXB extrusion control module can easily be retrofitted with other modular components from Maguire + Syncro including air rings, IBC control, Gauging, and in-line recycling.

WXB Blender at a Glance

1. Integrated Loss-in-Weight

The WXB mix chamber is a combined Loss-in Weight hopper which provides live lb/hr (kg/hr) data updated every second.

3. Up to 10% Material Cost Reduction

Up to 10% material cost reduction from automatic gram/meter / micron regulation, quicker start-up and reduced start-up material scrap.

5. Modular Upgrades

Control integrates to allow modular upgrades for air rings, IBC, gauging and a wide range of downstream controls to optimize multiple extrusion processes.

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2. Gravimetric Batch Blending

Precise, reliable dosing control for 2 - 12 raw materials, providing material control for every extrusion process.

4. Control Extrusion

Immediate responsive control from setpoint to actual, maximizing on materials formulations, minimizing on material cost.

6. Co-Ex Layer Control

Easily set, monitor and adjust layer ratios and easily manage multi-layer applications.

Extrusion Control Configurations

OptionDescription
OPXS-W-MM+S Extrusion Control for WSB or WXB Gravimetric Blender - Main box with PLC I/O, without HMI touchscreen.
Control interface to #1 Extruder + #1 Haul Off. OPXS-HMI-**-OEM required for user interface.
OPXS-W-SM+S Extrusion Control for WSB or WXB Gravimetric Blender - Secondary box with PLC I/O, no HMI touchscreen, Control interface to #1 Extruder.
OPXS-W-M-07M+S Extrusion Control for WSB or WXB Gravimetric Blender - Main box with PLC I/O,with 7" HMI touchscreen. Control interface to #1 Extruder + #1 Haul Off.

OPXS-W-M-10M+S Extrusion Control for WSB or WXB Gravimetric Blender - Main box with PLC I/O, with 10" HMI touchscreen. Control interface to #1 Extruder + #1 Haul Off.
OPXS-HMI-07-OEMM+S Extrusion Control - 7" HMI Touchscreen Panel - to position remotely in OEM cabinet.
OPXS-HMI-10-OEMM+S Extrusion Control - 10" HMI Touchscreen Panel - to position remotely in OEM cabinet.
OPXS-LINEKITM+S Extrusion Control - #1 Metric Wheel with Encoder, + #1 Installation Bracket, +100ft (30m) Cable.



WXB Blender vs. LIW & MGF

Using a WXB Blender compared with a WSB Blender and Maguire Surge Hopper, LIW Loss in Weight provides multiple benefits. 

  • Save space. 
  • Faster material changes. 
  • Faster start up - scrap reduction. 
  • Precise, reliable dosing control for 2 - 12 raw materials.
  • Easily set, monitor and adjust layer ratios and easily manage multi-layer applications.
  • Full system control flexibility, all from 1 screen.