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WWW.MAGUIRE.COM GRAVIMETRIC BLENDERS The world’s most popular blender range with close to 60K sold worldwide. 10 Blender Series Over 120 Models PRODUCT GUIDE
60k
CLOSE TO 60K
BLENDERS SOLD
WORLDWIDE
Our focus for design,
in order of importance is:
performance, serviceability,
ease of use, and price.
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The most popular Gravimetric Blenders Worldwide
The fundamentals of design have always been about
accuracy, quick return on investment, and ease of use.
For all our products hardware is constantly evolving that is robust and 1977
reliable, plus practically integrated software ensures that products are
continuously improved. Intuitive and
accurate liquid
Maguire’s commitment to these basic design principals and to the feedback
color pump
from our customers continues to shape and evolve each product.
All Maguire products are guaranteed with an industry leading
5 Year Warranty program.
1991 1989 1985 1981
MLAN software for WSB Gravimetric Leading US Easy to use
data communications Batch Blender supplier for range of
1993 Leading volumetric volumetric
supplier of feeders feeders
Gravimetric
Batch Blenders
1996 1997 1998 2000
100+
Integrated conveying Industry first 100+ standard Extrusion Control
solutions Micro Blender configurations for all solutions for wide range
types of application of extrusion applications
& process
2011 2010 2004 2000
Second generation MGF Gravimetric Industry first Maxi LPD vacuum dryer
VBD vacuum drying Feeder for color & Batch Blender series – 30-200 lb/hr
technology additive dosing (14-90 kg/hr)
2016 50,000 WSB
blenders globally
2017 2018 2019 2019
WXB Blender Steve Maguire – WSB 1200 Blender ULTRA Low Energy Dryer
series for advanced Plastics Hall of Fame series - increased – third generation of
Extrusion Control reclaim & recycled vacuum dryer driven by
requirements energy efficiency
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Do you need a Gravimetric Feeder or a Gravimetric
Blender: How to choose?
Choosing the right equipment could lead to
Raw materials
significantly more savings and more production
account for
flexibility well into the future.
up to 70% of a Return On
Selecting the right materials dosing and mixing control is critical processors annual
in production efficiency and raw materials cost control. operational cost Investment
Maguire Gravimetric Feeders and Gravimetric Batch Blenders Feeder approx. half the
eliminate manual handling, and reduce operating costs dramatically. cost of Gravimetric Blender.
Choosing between a single component Gravimetric Feeder or a
Control 2 or more materials with
multiple component Gravimetric Blender, should be based on the
a Gravimetric Blender, versus
materials dosing requirements both today and in the future, plus
only up to 2 with a feeder.
overall process requirements and budget.
1 What materials are you using?
Natural Masterbatch Regrind Additives Recycled
2 How many materials do you use?
2 >2 3 What are your requirements?
Manage & effective control
Dose only masterbatch
of regrind
Do not waste color when
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Why our Blenders?
01 02
A blender should
solve ALL your raw Our blenders control Our blenders are
material problems. all materials… accurate & have been
for 3 decades…
Not just a few! Not just one & guess
at the rest. We set the standard.
03 04 05
Our blenders provide usage Our controls are packed Our blenders adjust for regrind
data on all materials... with features & functions usage with every batch…
Not just one - know your as standard… Regrind is recovered at
complete process. Not optional extras that maximum value.
can’t be added later.
06 07 08
Our controls are fast Our blenders effectively Our blenders are covered by a
and s imple to use… manage vibration… warranty that’s as robust as
Not slow or cluttered Without compromizing the blender system itself…
menu systems. installation. It’s not just a marketing
exercise.
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“60K installed blenders
saves the world over 100
million dollars in reduced
Our blenders provide a
material cost and 600
sustainable solution for
million dollars in improved
your process...
productivity in plants per
Reduced scrap and waste year, that is all passed on
and increased energy to the customer.”
efficiency.
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Blender Range at a Glance
10 blender series with over 120 models suited to every process and application. Maguire offers more models
than any other producer, with off the shelf solutions and 30+ years of built in application experience.
1 2 3
MB Series 100MP Series 100 Series
Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity
Up to: 100 lb/hr | 45 kg/hr Up to: 350 lb/hr | 160 kg/hr Up to: 450 lb/hr | 200 kg/hr
• 5 models available • 5 models available • 7 models available
• Ideal for small injection machines • For small injection & blow molders, • For injection & blow molders, extrusion lines
• Easy flow regrind corner valve small extrusion lines • High capacity fixed hoppers – 4, 5
• All hoppers removable for quick • Easy flow regrind corner valve or 6 material compartment hoppers
cleaning and easy changes • All hoppers removable for quick • Removable hoppers for quick color changes
• Up to 4 materials. cleaning and easy changes • Up to 6 materials
• Up to 6 materials
4 5 6 7
200 Series 400 Series 900 Series 1800 Series
Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity
Up to: 900 lb/hr | 400 kg/hr Up to: 1450 lb/hr | 650 kg/hr Up to: 3200 lb/hr | 1400 kg/hr Up to: 4500 lb/hr | 2000 kg/hr
• 12 models available • 12 models available •2 1 models available • 21 models available
• For injection & blow molders, • For injection & blow molders, • For injection & blow molders, • For large injection & blow molders,
extrusion lines, central blending extrusion lines, central blending extrusion lines, central blending extrusion lines, central blending
• High capacity fixed hoppers – 2, 4, • High capacity fixed hoppers – 2, 4, • High capacity fixed hoppers – 2, 4, • High capacity fixed hoppers – 2, 4,
5 or 6 material compartment hoppers 5 or 6 material compartment hoppers 5 or 6 material compartment hoppers 5 or 6 material compartment hoppers
• Removable hoppers for quick • Removable hoppers for quick • Wide choice of add on feeders for • Wide choice of add on feeders for
color changes color changes specialist dosing applications specialist dosing applications
• Up to 8 materials • Up to 8 materials • Removable hoppers for quick • Removable hoppers for quick
color changes color changes
• Up to 8 materials • Up to 8 materials
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1200 Series 2400 Series 3000 Series Throughput
Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity Throughput Capacity Ranges
Up to: 5400 lb/hr | 2450 kg/hr Up to: 7000 lb/hr | 3000 kg/hr Up to: 11000 lb/hr | 5000 kg/hr Determined by
• 2 models available • Base unit with multiple hopper / • Base unit with multiple hopper / number of materials
• For large injection & blow molders, feeder configurations and choices feeder configurations and choices in a blend, format,
extrusion lines and central blending • For large injection & blow molders, • For large injection & blow molders, flow and density of
• Ideal specialist dosing designs for extrusion lines, central blending extrusion lines, central blending raw materials, and
a combination of pellets, powders, • Ideal specialist dosing designs for • Ideal specialist dosing designs for low
process installation.
flakes liquids or other challenging low density / poor flow materials like density / poor flow materials
materials that need precise control regrind / flake / wood flour like regrind / flake / wood flour
• Wide choice of add on feeders for • Wide choice of add on feeders for • Wide choice of add on feeders for
specialist dosing applications specialist dosing applications specialist dosing applications
• Up to 12 materials • Up to 12 materials • Up to 12 materials
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A blender for every process and application - more models than Please visit www.maguire.com
any other producer with off the shelf solutions built on experience. to download our product data sheets.
BLENDING APPLICATIONS UP TO: 450 lb/hr | 200 kg/hr
1 MB Series
2 100MP Series
3 100 Series
lb kg 44 20 88 40 132 60 176 80 220 100 264 120 308 140 352 160 396 180 440 200
BLENDING APPLICATIONS UP TO: 4500 lb/hr | 2041 kg/hr
4 200 Series
5 400 Series
6 900 Series
7 1800 Series
lb kg 440 200 880 400 1322 600 1763 800 2200 1000 2645 1200 3086 1400 3527 1600 3968 1800 4400 2000
BLENDING APPLICATIONS UP TO: 11000 lb/hr | 5000 kg/hr
8 1200 Series
9 2400 Series
10 3000 Series
lb kg 1100 500 2200 1000 3300 1500 4400 2000 5500 2500 6600 3000 7700 3500 8800 4000 9900 4500 11000 5000
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WSB Blender - For all Molding & Extrusion Applications
Simple Operation – Load, Set, Blend. Load material hoppers with regrind,
natural, color and additive. Set the recipe percentage for each material. Run
the blender and the system will automatically weigh out each material into
a batch, and then blend batch to batch direct to your process.
High Precision Accuracy Vibration Management
1 5
• Precision dosing accuracy • System is proven to manage
• ± 0.1% on a 1% setting accuracy in vibration environments
WSB 440
• All materials controlled by MODEL • Unique controls and features to
same precision enhance even extreme environments
• Precision dynamically adjusts as • Dosing and mixing is robust even in
densities / flow rates change high vibration environments
Intuitive Control Software Integrated Conveying Control
2 6
• System monitors accuracy • Touchscreen controller allows
of total recipe easy control of conveying to and
from blender
• Adjusts dosing automatically
• Simple user-friendly graphical control
• Automatic error correction control
• Manage conveying, dosing and
blending all in one control
Regrind Control
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• Software and hardware controls Standard Solutions of
regrind effectively 7 every Process
• System manages flow rates and
regrind availability • Throat mounting for optimum
mixes in molding applications
• Options for maximizing regrind
consumption & minimizing • Range of online and offline
color if color already present solutions for all extrusion
in regrind applications
• Central blending applications
Color & Additive Control
4 Complete Materials Data
• Precision dosing devices for accurate, 8
repeatable control • Blender measures every gram of
• Integrated software to optimize dosing every material
accuracy in relation to whole blend • Complete usage data for QC /
• Savings of 30% or more compared to process control / costing / ISO
manual / volumetric dosing • Full user and alarm history
4088 Controller
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WXB Blender - For Extrusion Applications
With Integrated Loss-In-Weight Control
The WXB Series of blenders offer all the functionality and
capabilities of the WSB, plus add unique features and benefits
for extrusion applications:
Integrated Blending & Solutions for many
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Extrusion Control Extrusion Processes
• Precise dosing of all raw materials into a batch WXB 460 WXB Gravimetric Blending can bring
•M
ix chamber integrated as a MODEL major benefits to:
loss-in-weight hopper • Blown film and cast film processes
• Loss-in-weight updates process • Sheet extrusion
consumption every second • Pipe, profile & tube extrusion
• Cable & wire extrusion
Extrusion Control – Saving Maguire+Syncro Control Flexibility
10 up to 10% of Materials Cost 13
• Detailed control of materials settings,
• Switching from manual regulation to layer ratio control & extrusion control
automatic extrusion control allows • Control allows effective control for
significant savings mono and co-ex processes, managed
• Savings by reduced start-up material from 1 HMI
waste & changeover scrap • Modular upgrades available for air
• Immediate control by responding to rings, IBC, gauging and wide range of
actual material consumption versus control options for optimizing different
target required extrusion processes
• Rapid return on investment
Faster Material & Job Changes Integrated Loss-in-Weight
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• WXB blender allows the integrated • The WXB mix chamber is also a
blender and loss-in-weight control to loss-in-weight hopper
mount direct to process • The cantilever design offers consistent
• Less materials mixed and in process lb/hr or kg/hr data
• Quicker direct access and quick • The design operates effectively as
material changes process ramps up or down, as well as
during the mixing process
HMI
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Processes
Injection Molding
Benefits include:
• Vibration management
• Color and additive control
• Rapid changeover
• Scrap reduction
Blow Molding
Benefits include:
• Blend control
• Automatic regrind usage
• Expensive masterbatch control
• Cost reductions
• Process control
Film & Cast Extrusion
Benefits include:
• Quick payback
• Process fluffy scrap accurately
• Continuous material flow
• Material savingsGravimetric Blender - Product Guide V20-01 l 11
Sheet Extrusion
Benefits include:
• Quick payback
• Process fluffy scrap accurately
• Continuous material flow
• Regrind control
• Material savings
Pipe & Profile, Wire
& Cable Extrusion
Benefits include:
• Control the flow of material
• Digital encoder
• Haul off speeds
• Process control
Compounding
Benefits include:
• Quick payback
• Process all materials accurately
• Continuous material flow
• Material savings12
Controls
4088 Standard:
Introducing the world’s most intuitive next • Robust & user-friendly
generation blender controller. The Maguire 4088 • Easy settings via digital
controller has an option of a removable touchscreen thumbwheels
interface with embedded conveying software to • Multilingual display
control loading of multiple materials into a blender. • Multiple features
and functions
Benefits of the 4088 FlexBus Lite:
Thumbwheel Control Or Regular Touchscreen
4088 FlexBus Lite
Touchscreen
Integrated Loading Control
Greater Data Processing Capability
Fully Retrofittable
ALL CONTROLLERS INTERCHANGEABLE
Maguire controllers are interchangeable and With close to 60,000 units in service in the widest range of
applications and processes, the software is full of features as
backwards compatible allowing controls to be
standard. The controls improve dosing and blending control across
easily upgraded, and easy to service and support. many everyday requests.
All our controllers are interchangeable and backwards compatible
Previous Controller Generations to ensure a simple upgrade to the next version.
Standard Controller Touchscreen Controller
6811 1212 4088 Standard Touchscreen 4088 FlexBus Lite
Controller Controller Controller Controller Touchscreen
Red Display: Blue Display: Standard Control: Touchscreen Gen 1: 4088 Touchscreen:
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Data Options
Since 1989 Maguire has been leading the materials blending & dosing communications by
providing open access to materials usage data, alongside process information and control.
Customers have a wide choice of means to integrate data to and from Maguire blenders depending on their
individual preferences. The choice includes the following:
Maguire G2 - Off The Shelf Software
Standard software package to allow a user to:
• Build materials database
• Build recipe database
• Send new recipes to blenders
• Monitor production progress and
materials usage
• Monitor blender and materials alarms
& operator changes
• Report on materials consumption
• Option to integrate to MySQL databases
• Multilingual support
Maguire provides several methods to allow customers to
connect their blenders to other third-party systems.
Fieldbus Protocols Third-party Database Interface
Fieldbus industrial communications, typically for Connections to leading industry applications via
PLC to machine communication are supported SQL or OPC based links.
by a Fieldbus interface adapter developed for Application include: Central PLC Control Panels,
Maguire. Protocols supported include: SCADA Systems, Plant Wide Control Systems,
Accounting Systems managing materials stocks.14
FlexBus Lite
FlexBus Lite allows a Maguire blender to control up to 10 material receivers and 1 vacuum pump with a
full feature conveying control, all built within the blender control.
FlexBus pump and receiver cards are available to allow a customer to utilize any third-party vacuum pump or receiver and control it from
the Maguire blender.
Full Conveying Control
FlexBus Lite – standard on the 4088
touchscreen. Provides a full feature
central conveying control with all
the features and functions of central
system controls within the blender.
FlexBus Lite Features
FlexBus includes features typically
Fully Retrofittable
only found on larger central systems
The Maguire 4088 touchscreen controller controls including line cleaning,
can be easily retrofitted to the vast majority prioritization, backup pump
of Maguire blenders installed already, interfaces, and easy management of
providing the latest generation of controls materials loading times and receiver
even if hardware is 15 to 20 years old. and pump setup and control.
Designed For Easy Operation
Our 4088 touchscreen controller uses operator-friendly icons to navigate receiver & pump menus and blender modules.
Home Screen Receiver Features Pump Features
Touchscreen Control Option Full System Functionality Easy Access To All Features
Intuitive display shows functions such as: Receiver set up allows you full system Pump set up with easy access to all
functionality control of each receiver features for complete pump control - back
Loader Demand - load times, retries, dump time, filter up, easy switch over, controls for bypass,
control, line cleaning, and prioritization. filter cleaning, purge, and alarm monitoring.
Loader Discharge
Loader Filling
Filter Cleaning
AlarmGravimetric Blender - Product Guide V20-01 l 15
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Material Loading
Maguire offers a range of materials conveying options to load raw materials to the blender. These range from
single station loaders to complete materials central system solutions. A few examples from the ranges are below:
ML Series Venturi Loaders MLS Conveying Systems
•C
ompact venturi loader • L ocalized central conveying
for low throughput loading for beside the machine
•M
odels to load from 1 to 4 • Flexible
and compact – 3
material stations vacuum pump sizes from
•O
ptions for alarms and 1 HP / .75 kW to 11 HP / 7.5 kW
adapters to fit different •R
ange of Clear-Vu receivers
hopper sizes for easy visual status on loading
• Ideal for masterbatch and •C
ompatible with FlexBus &
additive loading beside FlexBus Lite systems controls
the machine
GHL Glass-Vu Hybrid Loader GHR Glass-Vu Hybrid Receivers
•5
lb (3.75 L) and 10 lb (7 L) •5
lb (3.75 L), 10 lb (7 L) or 20 lb
loader capacities (14 L) receiver capacities
• Single phase motor •C
lear-Vu design for easy
• Easy
viewing of loading status view of load status / easy
and easy cleanout / access cleaning and access
• Ideal
for single station • Air
cannon option for high
loading of a main material dust filter cleaning
•F
lexBus interface or
24 VDC / 110 V interface for
third-party systems
GSL Brushless Vacuum Loader FlexBus Receiver Control
•G
SL-12 650 lb/hr / 300 kg/hr or •C
ontrol interface for FlexBus
GSL-19 1000 lb/hr / 450 kg/hr Lite / FlexBus central systems
• Lid
body & tilt design for easy •A
llows third-party interface
access / cleaning via 24 VDC
• Heavy
duty filter with •E
asily convert third-party
filter cleaning receiver to run on FlexBus
•R
obust brushless motor • Quick & easy to retrofit
for high throughput
standalone loading
LowPro Conveying Systems FlexBus Vacuum Pump Control
• Ultra-low profile • Control interface for
• Simple easy access FlexBus Lite / FlexBus
central systems
• Range of receiver sizes
• Allows third-party
• Ideal
for low headroom
interface via 24 VDC
applications and
standalone solutions for •E
asily convert third-party
3 or 4 materials vacuum pump to run
on FlexBus
• Quick & easy to retrofit16
Dosing and Dispense Devices
Dispense devices provide the ability to dose a flexible range of percentages for different material types with
maximum accuracy and control.
3” x 6” Slide High Volume Corner Valve Wood Floor /
Gates (1200 G) Pivot Valve Powder Feeder
LARGE GRAM
TARGET
Standard dispense Dispense valve for For poorly flowing regrind For low bulk density
device for free-flowing granules for high or high volume pellets. powders, model AWF/64.
materials. throughput applications.
2” x 3” Slide Pivot Valve Add-On Pellet Feeder Add-On Powder Feeder
Gates (1200 G)
MEDIUM GRAM
TARGET
Standard dispense Vertical valve for Add on feeder – 3 sizes Add on feeder – 3 sizes
device for free-flowing removable hoppers. – for dosing additive & – for dosing free flowing
materials. masterbatch granules. additive powders.
Micro-pulse Valve Add-On Pellet Feeder Add-On Powder Feeder Add-On Liquid
Color Feeder
LOW GRAM
TARGET
Vertical valve for low Add on feeder – 3 sizes Add on feeder – 3 sizes Liquid color pump
dosing (10 g or less). – for dosing additive & – for dosing free-flowing integrates to blender to
masterbatch granules. additive powders. dispense liquid colors
and additives.
Hopper Extensions Bridge Breakers Low Lever Removable Hopper
Hopper Alarm Receiver Support Bracket
Range of hopper Range of bridge breakers 1 to 6 position low level Support bracket for two
extension sizes for to help keep regrind / hopper sensors to alert removable hoppers, for
different models to flake flow consistent. critically low materials in easy hopper access
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Product Configuration: Installation Options
Generally, there are 3 ways a Maguire blender can be installed for the process. Maguire provides a range of
accessories to assist, depending on the preference.
WSB / WXB - Throat Mount Removable Hopper
Model as543 Flow Control Butterfly Valve
Installation Benefit - Machine Material Drain Chutes Model FCA-B
mount on throat ideal for Model 572
optimum mix control, minimal
cleaning in materials changes,
maximize use of space around
process machine.
Controller Remote Cable Kits
Flow Control Assembly Model AEK
Model FCA
Removable Hopper Receiver
Support Bracket
WSB - Mounted On Floor Stand
Material Drain Chutes Floor Stand Wheels
Installation Benefit - Blenders Model 572 Model AHM-05
mounted on floor stand allow
for easy access beside the
machine for material changes
and cleaning.
Flow Control - FCA valve
between blender and stand
ensures material held in mix
chamber for good mixing
prior to automatic release to
materials bin below.
VTA Blender Floor Stand
VTA Stand + WSB-140R on VTA Stand
Flow Control Assembly
Model FCA Additional Stand Probes
Probe for vacuum take-off stand
WSB - Mounted On Mezzanine Floor
Flow Control Butterfly Valve
Installation Benefit - Blenders Model FCA-B
Material Drain Chutes
mounted on mezzanine floor
Model 572
allows for easy access above the
machine for material changes
and cleaning.
Flow Control - FCA-B butterfly
valve between blender and feed
to machine ensures material held
in mix chamber for good mixing
prior to automatic release to
process machine. Stub Tube
Model 573
Clear-Vu™ Surge Hopper
Model MCSH18
Where To Find Us
Our aim is to support our customers locally, with our extensive
global network of agents and distributors. Maguire Headquarters
Agents & Distributors
Tamworth
Ontario
x2
Philadelphia
EUROPE
Shanghai
Dubai
x18 x19
ASIA
NORTH x2
AMERICA
x4
Taiwan
x3 x2
AFRICA x2 x2 x2
x2
SOUTH Singapore AUSTRALIA
AMERICA & OCEANIA
x3
Contact Our Teams
Maguire USA Maguire Asia
Aston, PA, USA Singapore
T: +1 610 459 4300 T: +65 6848 7117
F: +1 610 459 2700 F: +65 6542 8577
E: info@maguire.com E: magasia@maguire-products.com.sg
Maguire Canada Maguire China
Innovations For Raw
Ontario, Canada Shanghai
T: +1 905 879 1100 T: +86 21 5882 3410 Material Handling For
F: +1 905 879 1101 F: +86 21 5882 3420 Over 40 Years - Blending,
E: info@maguirecanada.com E: amber@maguirechina.com
Drying, Feeding &
Maguire Europe Maguire Taiwan Conveying.
Staffordshire, UK Taichung City 435
T: +44 1827 338 280 T: +886 4 2658 1535
F: +44 1827 338 285 E: mptw.mgmt@maguire.tw
E: info@maguire-europe.com
Connect With Us:
Maguire IMEA
@MaguireProducts
Dubai, UAE
T: +971 4 817 0419 Maguire-Products
E: info@maguire-imea.com MaguireProductsGravimetric Blender - Product Guide V20-01 l 01
60K INSTALLED BLENDERS SAVES THE WORLD
OVER 100 MILLION DOLLARS IN REDUCED
MATERIAL COST AND 600 MILLION DOLLARS IN
IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY IN PLANTS PER YEAR,
THAT IS ALL PASSED ON TO THE CUSTOMER.
STEVE MAGUIRE, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT
MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
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