Web Cleaning & Static Control
iONstream Fusionadvanced static neutralisation I
n 2011, Hildebrand Technology introduced a fully integrated, intelligent self-monitoring, 24V DC supply static neutralising system with its
iONstream Fusion range. By incorporating the high voltage generators and control system within the iONstream Fusion bar profile itself this eliminated the need for external bulky low and high voltage power supplies and high voltage cables, which had been the standard static control configuration within the industry for many years up until that point. Today, Hildebrand Technology has taken the
next step in the field of static control with the introduction of a hazardous location version of iONstream Fusion, certified to the very latest EU Directive 2014/34/EU, II 2G IIB T6 for solvent and II 2D IIIB T 85°C for dust. Ionstream Fusion incorporates advanced on-
board self-monitoring technology. The system initiates in Pulsed DC mode and fires a quick succession of positive and negative ion pulses toward the target material to establish if there is a dominant polarity charge. If a dominant polarity charge is detected on
the target material, for example a negative charge, the system switches from Pulsed DC
mode to Auto DC mode. In auto DC mode the on board control system increases the output of the opposite polarity generator, in
this case the positive generator, so it emits a long 90 per cent pulse of the required positive ions so as to neutralise the negative charge on the target material.
At the end of this long pulse, a short 10 per cent negative pulse is emitted so the system can check if the materials dominant polarity has changed since it went into Auto DC mode. If no change is found, the system continues in Pulsed DC mode. If a polarity change is detected on the material, the Ionstream Fusion bar switches back into Pulsed DC mode and begins the electrostatic field sampling process again. This long pulse of the required positive polarity ions with only a very short pulse of the non
required negative polarity ions results in a very efficient neutralisation of the static charge on the surface of the target material. When Auto DC with its 90 per cent required or 10 per cent non-required output is compared to other types of technology used today — such as Pulsed DC with its output of 50 per cent required or 50 per cent non-required ions, or with AC systems and their approximate 30 per cent output efficiency (due to incorrect polarity output, zero volt pass point and corona build point) — it is easy to understand how Auto DC makes iONstream Fusion one of the most efficient static neutralisation systems in the market today.
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Expansion: The launch of a new company
Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, has its eyes set on expansion with the launch of a new company in the Far East. Based in China, the business, Shanghai Fraser
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Static Technology Co. Ltd, will provide support to existing distributors whilst targeting high growth sectors. Fraser is one of many European companies
taking advantage of the rapid growth in advanced manufacturing throughout China. Bruce Clothier, CEO of Fraser Anti-Static UK, says, “Many advanced manufacturers in China are using western production equipment, so when issues arise, such as static management, western- based solutions are often first on the list. “In every sector, we’re seeing the same issues.
Ever more complex materials, the need to produce new and innovative products and an increasing demand for production efficiencies. These issues are often compounded in the plastic converting industry, where production run lengths and
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materials vary from project to project. Static electricity is already inherent within the process, but exacerbated further by the use of different materials,” Clothier adds. “As anyone in the
industry knows, static brings with it wide ranging
issues: Slower production speeds, quality problems and even health and safety concerns. In these situations, standard static elimination techniques simply do not apply. Ultimate ionisation power to deal with the highest speeds and different materials is key. This is an area in which Fraser Anti-Static excels, and where we see tremendous growth in China and internationally,” concludes Clothier. The use of Fraser 24V DC Long Range bars allows the final user to run a slitter rewinder at the fastest speeds for high throughput and to process the latest versions of materials such as BOPP, multi-layer and surface coated films. Measuring, eliminating and generating static has
been the focus of Fraser Anti-Static Techniques for over 25 years. Investing heavily in research, its products are now sold in over 40 countries worldwide, and are used in projects as varied as automotive, cleanrooms, aerospace and converting. Of particular interest to the Chinese market are
Fraser’s Long Range Static Eliminators, including the 3024 24v DC and NEOS range. Clothier says, “Our 3024 is a market leader, and has been specifically engineered for the demands of advanced manufacturing, whether in slitting, rewinding or coating and laminating. They can be fully integrated so they can be monitored remotely with 100 per cent coverage and no dead zones.” The NEOS range, introduced in 2015, is another range of static eliminators, ideal for advanced manufacturing. Fraser has appointed George Ren to be the general manager of the Shanghai-based company, he says, “Fraser’s products are technically excellent, and I am confident that Chinese customers will benefit from Fraser’s world class delivery performance, short lead times, flexibility and competitive prices.” Fraser will be exhibiting at ChinaPlas in May 2018.
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