{"id":11860,"date":"2025-06-27T14:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T14:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/summitsystems.co.uk\/plastics-automation\/?post_type=products&#038;p=11860"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T15:57:22","slug":"maguire-mgf-gravimetric-feeder","status":"publish","type":"products","link":"https:\/\/summitsystems.co.uk\/plastics-automation\/products\/masterbatch-dosers\/maguire-mgf-gravimetric-feeder\/","title":{"rendered":"Maguire MGF Gravimetric Feeders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <section id=\"page-hero-block_4e8d43ff483bbdee5c64db8ae99c4288\" class=\"page-hero relative flex bg-white-img bg-cover bg-center bg-no-repeat items-end pb-14 font-primary overflow-hidden\" style=\"padding-top: 272px;\">\n\n        <div class=\"relative w-full h-full flex items-end justify-center\">\n            <div class=\"container\">\n                <div class=\"row\">\n                    <div class=\"col-xl-10 col-lg-10 col-md-11 col-sm-12\">\n                        <div class=\"relative z-20 text-primary\">\n                                                            <div class=\"breadcrumbs mb-6 text-sm uppercase font-black text-primary [&#038;_a]:text-primary [&#038;_a:hover]:text-brand1 [&#038;_span]:text-brand1\">\n                                    <nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Plastics Automation<\/span><\/p><\/nav>                                <\/div>\n                                                                                                                    <h1 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-bold mb-4\">\n                                    Maguire MGF Gravimetric Feeders                                <\/h1>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"content-area [&#038;_h3]:text-xl [&#038;_h3]:md:text-2xl [&#038;_h3]:lg:text-3xl [&#038;_h3]:font-medium\">\n                                    <h3>Discover the Gravimetric Feeder MGF by Maguire, provided by Summit Plastics Automation. Self-calibrating, precise dosing, and masterbatch savings.<\/h3>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<div id=\"block_8a4f64342785a1fb9e08b0c053f35070\" class=\"product-highlights-block bg-white text-primary py-20\" >\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"row justify-between\">\n\n                            <div class=\"col-xl-5 col-lg-5 col-md-6  mb-16 md:mb-0 \">\n                    <div class=\"product-slideshow [&#038;_.slick-dots]:flex [&#038;_.slick-dots]:mt-10 [&#038;_.slick-dots]:relative [&#038;_.slick-dots]:bottom-0 [&#038;_li]:flex [&#038;_li]:!h-[6px] [&#038;_li]:rounded-[22px] [&#038;_li]:!w-full [&#038;_li]:opacity-40 [&#038;_.slick-active]:opacity-100 [&#038;_.product-dot]:!w-full [&#038;_.product-dot]:!h-[6px] 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h-auto rounded-lg shadow-lg\" \/>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    \n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n\n            <div class=\"col-xl-6 col-lg-6 col-md-6\">\n\n                \n                                    <div class=\"content-area [&#038;_ul]:list-none [&#038;_ul]:pl-0 [&#038;_li]:relative [&#038;_li]:pl-8 [&#038;_li]:uppercase [&#038;_li]:font-black [&#038;_li]:mb-4 [&#038;_li]:before:content-['\\e000'] [&#038;_li]:before:font-['Font_Awesome_Kit'] [&#038;_li]:before:absolute [&#038;_li]:before:left-0 [&#038;_li]:before:top-1\/2 [&#038;_li]:before:-translate-y-1\/2 [&#038;_li]:before:text-xl text-primary\">\n                        <h2>Product <span class=\"text-brand1\">Highlights<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maguire Gravimetric Feeders (MGF) offer precision dosing solutions that drastically reduce raw material waste and operational costs, making them an essential tool for manufacturers, especially when raw materials account for up to 70% of annual production expenses.<\/p>\n<p>By automating material handling and eliminating manual mixing, MGF feeders ensure accuracy and efficiency with dosing rates up to 18 kg\/hr for injection and 55 kg\/hr for extrusion.<\/p>\n<p>Selecting the right feeder can lead to substantial long-term savings and enhanced production flexibility, helping businesses maximise cost control and future-proof their operations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Huge masterbatch savings<\/li>\n<li>Advanced accuracy<\/li>\n<li>The only instant auto self- calibrating unit<\/li>\n<li>Continuous loss-in-weight measuring<\/li>\n<li>100% injection dosing, not just during screw back<\/li>\n<li>Integrated hopper loader control option<\/li>\n<li>Proven reliability with 5 year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                \n                                    <div class=\"mt-8\">\n                        <a href=\"#cta\"\n                            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calibration, easy access, and vibration management integrated into the software.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MGF Hopper<\/strong><br \/>\nPowder-coated aluminium hopper, lightweight yet offering maximum capacity for additives and masterbatch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Installation Flanges<\/strong><br \/>\nAvailable in various types to suit different machines and installation requirements.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venturi Loader System<\/strong><br \/>\nA cost-effective material loading system, controlled directly by the MGF controller.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Standard or Touchscreen Controller<\/strong><br \/>\nUser-friendly software with simple, intuitive graphics, ensuring quick and easy setup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Twin Load Cell Deck<\/strong><br \/>\nOnly the hopper and material inside are weighed, avoiding cantilever effects and ensuring consistent readings during production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screw, Barrel &amp; Stepper Motor<\/strong><br \/>\nSpecifically designed to minimise pulsation effects. A variety of screw conversion kits are available for both moulding and extrusion processes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Self-Priming Control<\/strong><br \/>\nInstant calibration \u2013 the MGF is fully automatic and ready for production within seconds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"column-item col-md-6\">\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"content-area [&amp;_h4]:text-brand1\">\n                                                <h3>Gravimetric Precision<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Return on Investment<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>MGF software and hardware significantly reduce wastage of colourants and additives.<\/li>\n<li>Maguire Gravimetric Feeders eliminate manual handling and mixing, lowering operational costs.<\/li>\n<li>Typically save 30% on masterbatch costs compared to manual or volumetric dosing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Twin Load Cells<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A lightweight aluminium hopper mounted on two load cells measures the weight of the hopper and material\u00a0<em>only<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>It continuously monitors the loss-in-weight as material is dosed, automatically adjusting the flow rate.<\/li>\n<li>By only weighing the hopper and masterbatch, finer resolution load cells can be used, as opposed to weighing the entire feeder assembly and motor. This ensures maximum precision and control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Accuracy of \u00b10.2%<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The system automatically and continuously updates flow rate calibration throughout the production process.<\/li>\n<li>A stepper motor provides high-resolution control to dose masterbatch with an accuracy of \u00b10.2%.<\/li>\n<li>The combination of dosing screws and software control offers industry-leading precision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>PRIME Calibration<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Fast-track calibration at startup, fully automatic and ready within seconds.<\/li>\n<li>The system primes the screw and barrel with material, preparing it for immediate production.<\/li>\n<li>This results in faster startups and reduced scrap rates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>100% Injection Colouring<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for critical additives, masterbatches, and tints.<br \/>\nAll material in the injection moulding machine barrel is now coloured, eliminating gaps and waste.<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for fast cycling and small shot weight applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        \n                                                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"block-wrapper bg-white text-primary py-20\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                                                                                        <div class=\"image-text-group mt-12\">\n                                                <div class=\"row justify-between items-center\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-xl-6 col-lg-5 col-md-6 col-sm-12 order-2 md:order-1\">\n                                                                            <div class=\"content-area [&#038;_h4]:text-brand1  [&#038;_ul]:list-none [&#038;_li]:relative [&#038;_li]:pl-8 [&#038;_li]:uppercase [&#038;_li]:font-black [&#038;_li]:mb-4 [&#038;_li]:before:content-['\\e000'] [&#038;_li]:before:font-['Font_Awesome_Kit'] [&#038;_li]:before:absolute [&#038;_li]:before:left-0 [&#038;_li]:before:top-1\/2 [&#038;_li]:before:-translate-y-1\/2 [&#038;_li]:before:text-xl [&#038;_li]:text-left [&#038;_li]:leading-relaxed\">\n                                            <h2>Why choose the MGF Gravimetric Feeder?<\/h2>\n<p>The MGF Gravimetric Feeders from Maguire are designed to cater to a wide range of applications, providing precise and efficient dosing solutions for both moulding and extrusion processes. For injection moulding, the feeders ensure continuous accuracy, delivering exact amounts of critical additives, colours, and tints throughout the entire shot.<\/p>\n<p>With advanced integration options, the system is adaptable to both newer and older machines. In extrusion applications, MGF offers complete control with various extrusion modes that automatically adjust dosing based on real-time data, significantly reducing material waste and improving operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>This versatility, combined with seamless integration and savings in material costs, makes the MGF ideal for virtually any production environment.<\/p>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    \n                                                                    <\/div>\n                                                                    <div class=\"col-xl-5 col-lg-5 col-md-6 col-sm-12 order-1 md:order-2 mb-8 md:mb-0\">\n                                        <div class=\"image-wrapper\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/summitsystems.co.uk\/plastics-automation\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/Maguire-MGF-Gravimetric-Feeder_500x300_-1300x780-1.png\" alt=\"Gravimetric Feeder\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover object-center\" \/>\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_7e93436a4ceb837b36cd55f1a86bc618\" class=\"block-wrapper product-resources-block bg-[#F7F7F7] text-primary py-20\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                    <div class=\"row mb-12\">\n                <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <h4 class=\"text-3xl font-black text-primary\">\n                        Resources                    <\/h4>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"row justify-between\">\n                            <div class=\"col-12\">\n                    <div class=\"video-container relative rounded-[8px] overflow-hidden [&#038;_.wp-video]:!w-full [&#038;_.wp-video]:h-full [&#038;_.wp-video-shortcode]:!w-full [&#038;_.wp-video-shortcode]:!h-full\">\n                        <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How Does It Work - MGF Gravimetric Feeder\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mqQsFOSOvY0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>\n    .product-resources-block .video-container {\n        aspect-ratio: 16\/9;\n    }\n\n    .product-resources-block .video-container iframe {\n        position: absolute;\n        top: 0;\n        left: 0;\n        width: 100%;\n        height: 100%;\n        border: 0;\n    }\n\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\n        .product-resources-block .files-grid {\n            margin-top: 2rem;\n        }\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div id=\"\" class=\"block-wrapper bg-white text-primary py-20\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"faq-group\">\n                        <div class=\"row justify-between\">\n                                                            <div class=\"col-xl-4 col-lg-4 col-md-3 col-12\">\n                                    <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-black mb-4 text-primary\">Gravimetric Feeder MGF: FAQs<\/h2>\n                                <\/div>\n                            \n                                                            <div class=\"col-xl-7 col-lg-7 col-md-7 col-12\">\n                                    <div class=\"faq-accordion\">\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item rounded-[8px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                                <button class=\"faq-toggle w-full flex items-center justify-between text-left py-4 text-brand1\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-black\">What are the dosing capabilities of the Maguire Gravimetric Feeders?<\/h3>\n                                                    <i class=\"fa-kit fa-summit-faq-toggle transition-transform duration-300 text-sm md:text-base\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                                <div class=\"faq-content faq-closed transition-all duration-300 ease-out overflow-hidden\">\n                                                    <div class=\"content-area pb-4 text-primary [&#038;_h4]:text-brand1\">\n                                                        <p>The MGF feeders are designed to handle various dosing requirements with precision. For injection moulding applications, they can dose up to 18 kg\/hr, while for extrusion processes, they handle up to 55 kg\/hr. This flexibility ensures that the MGF can meet the needs of different production environments, delivering accurate, consistent dosing of masterbatch and additives.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item rounded-[8px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                                <button class=\"faq-toggle w-full flex items-center justify-between text-left py-4 text-brand1\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-black\">How does the MGF improve production efficiency?<\/h3>\n                                                    <i class=\"fa-kit fa-summit-faq-toggle transition-transform duration-300 text-sm md:text-base\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                                <div class=\"faq-content faq-closed transition-all duration-300 ease-out overflow-hidden\">\n                                                    <div class=\"content-area pb-4 text-primary [&#038;_h4]:text-brand1\">\n                                                        <p>The MGF boosts production efficiency by automating material handling, eliminating the need for manual mixing, and ensuring precise dosing. This reduces the risk of human error, decreases material waste, and cuts operational costs. The feeder continuously monitors and adjusts the flow rate in real-time, maintaining optimal accuracy throughout the production process, which helps minimise downtime, reduce scrap, and streamline operations.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item rounded-[8px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                                <button class=\"faq-toggle w-full flex items-center justify-between text-left py-4 text-brand1\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-black\">Why is the MGF ideal for cost control?<\/h3>\n                                                    <i class=\"fa-kit fa-summit-faq-toggle transition-transform duration-300 text-sm md:text-base\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                                <div class=\"faq-content faq-closed transition-all duration-300 ease-out overflow-hidden\">\n                                                    <div class=\"content-area pb-4 text-primary [&#038;_h4]:text-brand1\">\n                                                        <p>With raw materials contributing up to 70% of a processor\u2019s annual operating costs, the MGF plays a crucial role in reducing waste and maximising material usage. Its precise dosing ensures that only the necessary amount of masterbatch or additive is used, leading to less overconsumption. By cutting waste and optimising material usage, the MGF helps businesses achieve significant long-term savings and increases production flexibility, making it a highly effective tool for managing operational expenses.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                                                                    <div class=\"faq-item rounded-[8px] overflow-hidden\">\n                                                <button class=\"faq-toggle w-full flex items-center justify-between text-left py-4 text-brand1\">\n                                                    <h3 class=\"text-xl font-black\">Where can I purchase Maguire MGF Feeders in the UK?<\/h3>\n                                                    <i class=\"fa-kit fa-summit-faq-toggle transition-transform duration-300 text-sm md:text-base\"><\/i>\n                                                <\/button>\n                                                <div class=\"faq-content faq-closed transition-all duration-300 ease-out overflow-hidden\">\n                                                    <div class=\"content-area pb-4 text-primary [&#038;_h4]:text-brand1\">\n                                                        <p>You can purchase Maguire MGF Gravimetric Feeders from\u00a0<strong>Summit Systems<\/strong>. We offer both new and used MGF feeders, such as the 3\/8&#8243; auger models, which are available at competitive prices with warranty options. 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