We are very pleased to introduce the FTH 4. This is the most compact and cost effective version of the flow through heater range. It will deliver 97 degC water, from cold, in sub 5 seconds. It can be supplied as a bare heater or with everything included: water fittings, NTC, thermal protection. As a compromise for cost the FTH 4 is good for max 20 bar operating pressure but not for making steam.
In response to customer feedback, we have launched the vertical steamer, which has the same features as the horizontal steamer, in a package that is easier to integrate within many ovens.
The low mass, twin track, thick film heater gives rapid start stop to the flow of steam & precise control of the volume, up to 40 grams per minute.
Water level sensing, thermal safety protection, scale resistance and NTC for control are included.
Following the success of the Flow Through Heater MKII Ferro Techniek has launched the FTH XL. This new Flow Through Heater that is also based on thick film technology has a max power of 3400W at 230V. The FTH XL is an instant heater that is able to handle high flow rates at a low back pressure because of its bigger channel size. Energy efficiency is key. There is strong interest from pharmaceutical companies, vending machine manufacturers and the medical device industry. All materials are FDA compliant!
At the second annual Congress of High Tech Platform, the networking platform for the Dutch manufacturing industry, Ferro Techniek has gained another award with the Flow Through heater 2. During this event three candidates had to pitch their innovation and the audience was asked to vote for the winner. Ferro Techniek finally turned out to be the winner of Inspiration and Innovation Award 2015. Key note speaker Willem Vermeend, former Secretary of State quoted: “ great innovation, great pitch.”
During a four day innovation festival Ferro Techniek won both the jury and audience prizes. We received plenty of applause for The Flow Through Heater mkII, which was the winning contest entry. Quote of the jury: “The FTH 2 fits perfectly in current times as It is a fast and sustainable product….”
The Region “Achterhoek” where Ferro Techniek is located is known as a center of manufacturing and innovation power. For the coming year Ferro Techniiek may call themselves “Top Ambassador of the Achterhoek”.
We have moved a 100t twin shot machine from our factory in China into SDA and bought a 100t Machine to replace a worn out Arburg injection moulding machine. the twin shot machine will be a back up for one of our existing machines
Graham Croudace has been appointed Technical Moulding Manager at SDA, Graham comes with a sound technical background in Injection moulding with Years of Automotive injection moulding experience. Lately Graham has been on board as a contractor at SDA encompassing NPI and training, these roles will still be part of his remit as will the running of the moulding department at St Davids Assemblies.
Further investment at SDA is headlined by the purchase of a £50,000 latest design 3D vision system, this enables real-time data comparison for components. It will write and prepare ISIR inspection reports, check and record customer data reports as well as giving instant feed back to the shopfloor
As is our stated policy to replace all old machines with new electric moulding machines, it is also our intention to buy additional fully electric machines for new business growth.
To this end we have taken delivery of a new 50t Intelect machine, configured to our specifications, for new business gained at Southern manufacturing show this year.
This is the second machine ordered this year already and more are planned, this proves our sustainable growth in the business is being backed at the highest level in the Otter Group.
SDA have installed a new 180t Intelect, which will be the 5th machine ordered in the last 12 months. This machine replaces an old (1997) 200t Arburg with all electric technology, which we believe is the future of sustainable economic injection moulding.
