PNA TECHNICAL SERVICES

We are your reliable source for:

  • Preventative maintenance contracts
  • Screw and barrel measurements and repairs
  • In-house processing and controller training
  • Service contracts for general repairs and maintenance
  • Material handling and equipment installations
  • Auxiliary Equipment Refurbishing Services – dryer desiccant and filter replacement programs, motor and pump seal replacement, motor rewinding, granulator blade replacement
  • Used equipment search, inspection and reporting services

MAKE YOUR DRYER LIKE NEW!

Try PNA Technical’s Complete Dryer Rejuvenation Program. We can work on any brand.

“PNA Technical Services completes the package of supplying value to your business.”

2026 Class Schedule

All Classes are located at the Shibaura tech center in Elk Grove, IL

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January 27 – 28 – V70 Controller Training

January 29 – 30 – EC Maintenance Training

February 24 – 25 – Processing Principles

March 17 – 19 – Molding 360

April 7 – 8 – V70 Controller Training

April 9 – 10 – EC Maintenance Training

    May 12 – 13 – Processing Principles

May 18 – 21 – Paulson Pro Molder I

August 11 – 12 – V70 Controller Training

August 13 – 14 – EC Maintenance Training 

August 17-21 – Paulson Pro Molder III

September 10 – 11 – Processing Principles

September 15 – 17 – Molding 360

October 20 – 21 – V70 Controller Training

October 22 – 23 – EC Maintenance Training     

November 10 – 11 – Processing Principles   

November 16 – 20 – Paulson Pro Molder II

PNA Technical Training Classes

Where: Shibaura Training Center Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Processing Principles

Processing Principles is designed for a new technician to the molding industry seeking a basic understanding of the operations of a molding machine; how to set and prepare a tool for production. The class will review the machine set up for processing the tool and emphasize how pressure and speed affect the final part. Class is taught using an all-electric injection molding press. Class is suitable for all processors – content is not specific to one press manufacturer. 

V70 Controller

The V70 classes will cover V70 enhancements as well as the features and functionalities of the V50 controller that remain consistent.

The class is designed for technicians in the molding industry who need a basic understanding of the operations of our V70 controller. In this class, students will learn the ins and outs of the controller in detail including machine capabilities, highlights of special features associated with an SX machine, and an understanding of general and sub screens.

Basic EC Maintenance

The attendee must have a basic understanding of Shibaura EC All-Electric machines. Details of machine parameters, requirements for proper machine upkeep, and review of control functions will be presented. A Shibaura All-Electric machine will be used in process demonstration in conjunction with classroom training.