LC INDUSTRIES BUYS GRAHAM ENGINEERING MINI HERCULES ON DISPLAY WHILE AT NPE 2018

The new machine will replace the military supply expert’s decades-old Improved B30 machine

LC Industries’s operations team came to NPE 2018 on a mission to replace its aging 8-lb Improved B30 blow molding machine. It produces 5-gallon water cans for the military at the company’s plastics division in Hazlehurst, Mississippi.

They found their replacement in Graham Engineering’s 8-lb single-head Mini Hercules on display this week at the show.

“Our B30 has served a long life and it was time to upgrade,” said Patrick Lindsey, LCI ’s COO. “We have enjoyed excellent service and support with Graham, so they were at the top of the list when it was time to consider the latest technology.”

“Available in 2.5-lb, 5-lb, or 8-lb shot sizes in single or dual head configuration, Mini Hercules has many features in a compact size for small industrial applications. It is an ideal replacement for aging B30s,” said Graham strategic account manager Scott Howland. The proprietary spiral diverter offers continuous internal cleaning during production and a 1-hour color change for most materials. The system includes an XBM Navigator® control system with a 15” touchscreen operator panel.

“The market has been very receptive to our Mini Hercules since its launch in 2015,” said Graham president and CEO Dave Schroeder. “Our first shipped in mid-2015, a few months after that year’s NPE, so we are excited to exhibit one for the first time on a trade show floor at NPE 2018. It is an added thrill to receive an order for it at the show.”