Extrusion International USA 4-2021

35 Extrusion International 4/2021 „ Davis-Standard exhibited its upgraded MEDD (Medical Extruder Direct Drive) extruder design while running a swab stick line during Plastec West in Anaheim, Calif., August 10 – 12, 2021. The new MEDD design re fl ects medical industry expectations with components encased and stainless steel surfaces throughout for ease of cleaning. The running line featured a 1-inch MEDD along with DS-eVUE controls, a Con- New Design MEDD Extruder at Plastec West air vacuum tank, puller/cutter and blowoff conveyor, as well as a Guill Tool die and Zumbach gauging system. The sleek new MEDD design merges high-performance with cleanroom convenience. Stainless steel electrical enclosures, hoods and guards make for easy cleaning and a compact footprint. Cable management is improved with an enclosed plug plate area at the front of the machine including an ac- cess door, as well as a cable divider above the front door for wire bundling and separation. Speci fi c to the extruder, there are provisions for cable routing, a bi-directional hood vent, and access doors to enclose the feed section cooling and material drain port. The access doors on both sides of the barrel allow the operator easy access for quick removal and changeover of the barrel assembly. Processors can take advantage of various MEDD models with interchangeable barrel assemblies in the following sizes: ¾ to 1 inch, 1 to 1.25 inch and 1.25 to 1.5 inch sizes, each with a 24:1 or 30:1 L/D. The DS-eVUE control has been a cost-effective option for medical processors. It is built for mid-size systems, involving up to three extruders, that require data collection or com- munication to third-party line controls. The control’s PLC is customizable and available with graphic overviews, custom reports and real-time or historical trending capabilities. The DS-eVUE operator interface utilizes an industrial panel Windows ® -based PC, a full-function SCADA (System Control and Data Acquisition), and a 19-inch widescreen monitor. Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com „ Conventus Polymers has announced the relocation of its headquarters operations to a larger facility in the Parsippany, N.J. area. The new location is designed to meet the expanded demands of the company’s growing plastics distribution busi- ness. The move represents the fourth expansion for Conven- tus over the last six years. Conventus has signed a lease agreement whichwill more than double the size of the company’s current facility. The new of- fi ce space will provide room to grow and more space for col- laboration with customers. The expanded facility will house human resources, fi nance, commercial operations, and the supply chain team, which includes customer service, import/ export, warehousing, logistics, and material management. John Jorgensen, President of Conventus Polymers, and sev- eral other personnel have relocated from the Houston area to consolidate into the new location. “With a larger space and all of us under one roof, we expect this move to yield major syn- ergies to deliver even greater service to our growing customer base,” said Jorgensen. HQ Operations to Expanded Facility in Parsippany, N.J. Moved Conventus also has approxi- mately 20 people in fi eld sales who are either direct employees or agents, along with a third-par- ty logistics team. The company distributes its materials from ap- proximately 25 local warehouses throughout the U.S. Conventus offers a highly tech- nical focus and unique expertise and strong relationships with key OEMs. The company’s highly fo- cused approach within key end- use markets and its ability to develop new applications is criti- cal in expanding penetration of its high-performance polymer portfolio. Conventus Polymers LLC, www.conventuspolymers.com The sleek new MEDD design re fl ects medical industry expectations with all components completely encased and stainless steel surfaces throughout John Jorgensen, President of Conventus Polymers