machinery feature | Static control
Simco-Ion says that its IQ Easy platform is ready for Industry 4.0
cleaning, a device is not functioning optimally, or if any set levels are exceeded – means that it can be corrected before the process is affected. The Manager IQ Easy is prepared for connection to a fieldbus interface for integration in the machine or process control system. Ethernet and USB connections can be used for data collection. “For many years, static control has been treated as a
The R60 discharging bar from Eltex has a free standing, air-supported spring tip
last resource – a cost factor instead of a benefit,” said the company. “Combining all components into a system that can be controlled from one central location puts static control in another light.” In a typical example – shown in the diagrame – it can be used across an extrusion operation, including production of the film, slitting it into smaller rolls, printing it and finally converting it into bags. “It becomes clear that when static levels are too high
– resulting in bags delivered to the customer that do not open – all efforts have gone to waste,” said the company.
Continuous developments towards reducing film
thickness – in order to reduce cost and weight – while increasing machine speed make films more susceptible to problems with static charge. Simco-Ion’s IQ Easy system will minimise static
charge at each stage of the process, ensuring that it is as low as possible on final delivery of the finished product.
Data can be linked to the Scada or quality control server to provide a protocol that ensures conditions to produce a high quality end product.
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Range extension Meech International has extended its range of anti- static systems with the launch of the Hyperion 971IPS- 30 extra long range pulsed DC ionising bar. The 971IPS-30 is the most powerful ionising bar in the Hyperion range and was unveiled at K2016. “We value feedback from our customers, and have
recently noticed an increased demand for longer range ionisation in certain applications – which led to our decision to upgrade the Hyperion 971IPS bar,” said David Rogers, technical director at Meech International. “The new 971IPS-30 is powered by a +/- 30kV 24V DC Integrated Power Supply (IPS), which effectively makes it the most powerful bar we have launched to date.” With an operating working distance of 200-1500mm, the 971IPS-30 suits very long-range applications, such as large diameter rewinds and turret winders in the plastics sector. As with the previous version of the bar, the 24V DC supply removes the need for high voltage wiring. Meech’s Ion Current Monitoring (ICM) technology
ensures the performance of the bar is maintained with the aid of local and remote alerts, which indicate when the bar needs cleaning. The titanium emitters can easily be cleaned in situ and replaced when required, which preserves the 971IPS-30’s high quality performance over lengthy periods of time. The Hyperion BarMaster Remote Programmer can also be used to adjust the frequency and balance of the bar, optimising it for any application.
“The 971IPS-30 is the latest enhancement that
showcases our ability to adapt to sector requirements,” said Rogers.
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