Extrusion 2-2017

Last September, Sigma Plastics went into production with the first SML cast stretch film line for the US market. The 9-up line with a width of 180" (4.5m) was built to back-up, he is also assisting Sigma’s maintenance personnel as part of SML’s commitment to help customers minimise operating costs. SML extrusion lines are a familiar sight at production plants around the globe and with its first cast stretch line now in ope- ration in the USA, the company is look- ing to further expand its business in North America with the same combina- tion of winning features. A djusting the line design to meet Ca- lifornian demands was a straightfor- ward process owing to the fact that SML supplies machinery worldwide, including the USA, and utilising many standard components that are already UL-ap- proved. More difficult and key to being awarded the order was gaining Sigma’s confidence that SML, a new supplier to the group, could complete the project on schedule and provide seamless training and support post-commissioning. To simplify planning for Sigma and pro- vide SML with greater control over the schedule, the film line was offered with a turnkey package that ran from delivery 28 Film Extrusion Extrusion 2/2017 and installation all the way through to full production. In combination with SML’s all-inclusive approach to line sup- ply, which involves the shipping of all in- terconnecting components such as pipe- work and cables along with the line, this resulted in both a minimal workload for Sigma’s personnel and rapid assembly and start-up. From the shipping contai- ners arriving on site to commencement of production took less than 12 weeks. With the line now in full operation, an SML field engineer based in Los Angeles, within an hour’s drive of the Riverside plant, is available for ongoing support. As well as offering technical and process US-Compatible Stretch Film Line is up and running in Record Time SML Maschinengesellschaft mbH Bundesstr. 1a, A-4860 Lenzing, Austria www.sml.at UL specifications and following modifica- tions to meet state code requirements was installed by SML at Sigma’s Riverside facility in California.