Extrusion International USA 4-2019

PREVIEW 72 Extrusion International 4/2019 Davis-Standard and Maillefer will showcase new technology at K2019 in Dusseldorf, Germany. A range of extrusion and converting technology will be shown, highlighting the ways Davis-Standard, Maillefer, Brampton Engineering and Thermoforming Sys- tems LLC (TSL) deliver technology, val- ue and market expertise to customers. Davis-Standard’s support of a circular economy in terms of sustainable pro- cessing practices, waste reduction and alternative polymer use will be at the forefront. “The K show is always a tremendous opportunity to connect with our global customer base,” said Jim Murphy, Da- vis-Standard President and CEO. “Our exhibit will highlight an excellent cross- section of technology at our booth. We will also share progress on our prod- uct lines and continual efforts to im- prove customer service responsiveness. K 2019 will also mark the second an- niversary of our acquisition of Maille- fer. This partnership has significantly broadened Davis-Standard’s reach and capabilities throughout Europe and theMEA regions.” Following are highlights of the display: • DS Activ-Check – This “smart” tech- nology system enables processors to take advantage of real-time predic- tive maintenance by providing early notifications of potential machine fail- ures. Machine operators are alerted to issues before they happen, reduc- ing unplanned downtime while also collecting valuable data. Users receive notifications via e-mail or text, and continuous monitoring of production machine status is available on smart devices and remote PCs. Key param- eters monitored include extruder re- ducer, lubrication system, motor char- acteristics, the drive power unit, barrel heating and cooling. The benefits of Activ-Check will be demonstrated on a profile line using Microsoft ® Windows 10 on an EPIC III ® control system. • Bluebox: Maillefer’s Industry 4.0 data strategy is developed for high-speed Engineering under the Davis-Standard banner offers customers with GEC Ex- trol control systems the ideal oppor- tunity to upgrade their existing blown film control systems to ITALYCS ® 5. Additionally, the Vector ® air ring will demonstrate hownewair control tech- nology can improve the uncorrected film gauge (also called starting gauge) by as much as 60 to 80 percent. The Vector ® air ring provides stable air ve- locity resulting in consistent cooling to minimize variations in gauge across the width of the film. • Aftermarket Advantages – Davis- Standard offers multiple services to support product line performance. This includes die reconditioning, new feed- screws to improve outputs and mate- rial homogeneity, and control system upgrades toenhancedigitalizationand product changeover. Davis-Standard also offers a full range of spare parts as well as feasibility studies to determine the potential of existing lines in terms of production increases, resin changes and product development. Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com New Technology at K 2019 acquisition and storage from all levels. Maillefer will show a lively implemen- tation of a smart factory, where data from different exhibits including the stand itself are correlated into informa- tive dashboards. The real-time exhibit provides visitors with insight on how Industry 4.0 applies to their particular manufacturing environments. • Elastomer Developments – Equip- ment for both medical and automo- tive applications will be shown. This includes silicone technology for pro- ducing medical grade silicone tubes, wound drains and catheters as well as elastomer capabilities for manufactur- ing hydraulic and automotive hoses and automotive seals. The Model 3000A crosshead is an example of this technology, reducing scrap and allow- ing faster start-up times. The crosshead offers preferred features such as a ta- pered mandrel and highly engineered flow paths to ensure consistent flow through all speed ranges, as well as a thrust bearing on pin adjustment to adjust wall thickness without interrup- tion. • Profile Capabilities – Pipe and tubing applications will bewell-represented at K. This includes solutions andmanufac- turing configurations for automotive fuel and vapor tubes, micro-drip irri- gation laterals, heating and plumbing pipe, blown fiber micro-duct, medical tubes, offshore flexible pipe, custom pipe and tubing, and wire and cable. • New Extrusion Die for extrusion coat- ing applications – The new Series 510A extrusion die will show the advantages of a short lip design and edge bead re- duction (EBR) functionality. Thedie fea- tures an exchangeable lip optimized for specific resin types, a motorized in- ternal and external deckling system for safe operation, an internal die channel for optimal melt flow and deckling ad- justment, and an internal rod for edge bead reduction and leakage-free op- eration. • Blown Film – The partnership of Gloucester Engineering and Brampton K 2019: Hall 16, Booth A43 Spare Parts display; Vector ® air ring and operator; Model 3000A crosshead; Bearing monitor screen fromD-S Activ Check; MXC 80- 24D, MXC 45-24D andMXC 200-24D extruders from the family of Maillefer components; VLCH 305/400, TL 28 and ECH 8/24 extrusion heads from the family of Maillefer components (very large crosshead, longitudinal mono-layer head andmulti-layer crosshead)