This presentation identifies Gruber Systems' integrated process control solutions and capabilities. Gruber also is a leading manufacturer of molds for cast polymer, FRP and other applications, and serves a broad range of composites industries and customers.

1. Raw Material Handling Metering Methods PLC Control/User Interface Recipe Based Control Vacuum Processing Mixing and Blending Production Equipment www.gruber-systems.com

2. Process Control Solutions Mix, Meter, Dispense, Automate Continuous Metering, Blending & Casting Control Automation with Custom User Interface Recipe Control Multi-Component Material Systems Metering with Volumetric or Weight Measurement Accurate Dispensing of Catalyzed Materials Continuous or Batch Processes Conveying, Storage and Transportation of Material, Molds and Equipment

3. Raw Material Handling Polyester Resin Acrylic Resin Epoxy Urethanes Catalyst Additives Fillers Fiberglass Pigment METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

4. Material Transfer Systems Secondary Transfer Station – Holding Tank, Containment Stand, Diaphragm Pump, And Control System Off the Shelf or Custom Solutions Expert Engineering and Manufacturing METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

5. Raw Material Handling METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

6. Recirculation Systems Move materials from storage tanks to their point of use and back to the storage tanks Materials available upon demand Keep materials mixed METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

7. Automatic Material Transfer Control exchange of material between batch and day tanks Transfer materials to mixing tanks METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

8. Mixer and Tank Design METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

9. Bulk Filler Handling Systems METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT Meter, Convey, Transport and Store Powders Granules Aggregates and more!

10. Groundhoppers are Manufactured to Meet YOUR Needs Standard Mobile Pneumatic Others Used for: - Composites - Paint and Coatings - Engineered Composites - Polymer Concrete METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

11. Pneumatic Bulk Filler Handling System The Pneumatic Ground Hopper combines a robust ground hopper with a diaphragm pump. This allows the ground hopper to pump light weight filler materials. Options include lightweight filler containment. METERING METHODS RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

14. Load Cells Load cells are teamed with plcs to meter based upon either weight loss or weight gain. RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

15. Volumetric Metering RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

16. Self Metering, Bulk Filler Handling System RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT The Self Metering Ground Hopper combines a robust ground hopper containing a solid core auger with a PLC control system that meters bulk filler feed rates.

17. Recirculation Systems/Metering Pumps Recirculation lines are run from the day tanks to the dispense head. Pumping material through the recirculation lines provides instant material availability at the dispense head. The matrix delivery pump ensures continuous flow of matrix to the matrix metering pump. The matrix metering pump provides matrix to the dispense head at a controlled rate. RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

18. Electronic (PLC-based) Control Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE METERING METHODS RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MATERIAL DOSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT Set Recipes Monitor Alarms Start / Stop Processes Establish System Parameters Record / Report Process Data Network Monitoring/Access

19. Electrical Control Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE METERING METHODS RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

20. PLC Control Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE METERING METHODS RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING, DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

22. Recipe-based Control RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE with the Autocaster Continuous Casting System

24. Dispense Heads RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS RECIPE BASED CONTROL VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE

25. Void, Free Densified Polyester and Acrylic Matrix RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Gruber’s line of quality Vacuum Mixers NEW! 5 Gallon Vacuum Mixer!

26. Vacuum Casting with the Vacuum Autocaster Ultra For Closed and Open Mold Continuous Casting of Solid Surface and Densified Acrylic materials. RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

28. Vertical Mix Head Mixing RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

29. Blenders and Vacuum Mixers RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

31. Remote Dispense Head RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Solvent Tanks Catalyst Tanks Dispense Head The dispense head receives material from the matrix metering pump, adds catalyst, mixes and dispenses the material in a controlled manner.

32. Filled Resin Systems Computer Controlled Blend Monitoring RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

33. Pre-Blend Units Mixes the fillers and liquid additives used in a batch, then pumps it to a mix tank. RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Pre-Blending

34. Accurate Dispensing of Catalyzed Materials RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

35. Material Dosing RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Applying material in metered doses.

36. Material Dosing RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Applying material in metered doses. Shown here dispensing composite.

38. Multiple Filler Metering Hoppers RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

40. Tanks and Mixing Systems 60 Gallon Tank 310 Gallon Tank Tanks, Mixers & Control Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

41. In-line Density Measurement RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Coriolis Mass Flow Meter The control station software will display the density vs the target density generated by the recipe and allow the operator to adjust the mix as required.

42. Remote Mix Head – catalyze while dispensing RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

43. Gruber Production Equipment Cranes & Gantries Conveyors Panel Sanders Tunnels/Booths/Rooms Carts & Tables Grinding & Spray Booths RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

45. Powered Conveyors RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

46. Exchange and Elevating Carts RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Mold Storage Systems Shown: Hi-Boy Elevating Exchange Cart Dozens of Carts and Tables to choose from, or we’ll build what you need!

47. Dust Collection Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Variety of technologies: - Cartridge based - HEPA - Baghouse - Internal/External Cartridge Unit

48. Cure Rooms/Tunnels RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Gelcoat or other materials

49. Spray Booths RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Gelcoat and other spray application materials

50. Grind Booths RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Cartridge Filtration HEPA Filtration Baghouse Filtration

51. Post Cure Systems RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL Control cure cycles and temperature ramp-up: Solid Surface Epoxies Acrylics

52. Robotic Grinding Cell RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

53. Material Handling Systems “ Off-the-Shelf” or Custom Solutions Expert Engineering and Manufacturing RAW MATERIAL HANDLING METERING METHODS VACUUM PROCESSING MIXING, BLENDING & DISPENSING PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT PLC CONTROL USER INTERFACE RECIPE BASED CONTROL

54. See us on the web! www.gruber-systems.com Over 4000 Gruber products included! Manufacturing Automation Equipment Molds for FRP, Closed Molding and more Granatex ® “Granite Effect” Solid Surface Fillers Duraflo ® Whirlpool Equipment & Supplies Seamless ™ Adhesive & Accessories Buy Seamless online at www.seamlessadhesive.com