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4.0 to a new level according to company CEO, Frank Eisby. “Many see integrated display as the end- game – we see it as the beginning and have made it available on our iCC7 unit since 2017,” he comments. The overall aim of Vetaphone designers is
to facilitate technology operation so that it is as easy and effective as possible. By making control of the surface treatment system an intuitive task, and collating and utilising feedback from operators who use the technology in a commercial environment on an everyday basis, Vetaphone claims to have refined the function to its maximum point in current working conditions. “On the iCC7 we keep the front page of the display simple, with optional in-depth
Vetaphone moves beyond Industry 4.0 C
orona and Plasma surface treatment technology provider, Vetaphone, has taken Industry
sophistication that allows the operative to explore more detailed information as required. Our iCC7 logs function and maintenance requirements, with remote analysis via a download tool and USB port,” he explains. With numerous iCC7 units already working in the market, Eisby says it is more evidence of the pioneering work undertaken by the company that began when his father invented Corona treatment
back in the 1950s. In taking Industry 4.0 to the next step, Vetaphone is well aware that surface treatment alone is only part of the process. A hardware interface, such as PROFINET, is just one of the many different types available on Vetaphone equipment that allow centralised set-up and control from the main machine HMI. Centralised HMI allows one operator to oversee production, including several lines at the same time. The company provides free software advice during implementation of the interface, which with graduated feedback provides the operator with only the information required at that stage – although full details are accessible at any time. Vetaphone knows the importance of hassle-free set-up on the latest presses, laminating, and extruding lines. Corona or Plasma surface treatment is a vital link in any smooth and efficient production line.
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Meech to show new static control and web cleaning technology products
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eech International will be showcasing its recent technological developments at the K Trade Fair (Hall 11 - B60) including the new CyCleanTM R web cleaner,
Hyperion IonCharge50 (75W) and IonCharge30 (15W) static generators and the Hyperion 960IPS - Meech's newest static control bar. Meech will also be displaying its full, long-standing and well established static control and web cleaning product range at the largest exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry. "K is a huge event in the calendar for Meech," explains Ralph Simon, sales
director at Meech Elektrostatik SA. "With so many specialist companies in attendance, the platform the event provides for us is invaluable. We are delighted to be highlighting the role that Meech plays within the plastics and rubber manufacturing industries by presenting both our well established products and the newest additions to our web cleaning and static control ranges." Ideal for wider webs where lower tensions are common, Meech's
CyCleanTM R is a single or double-sided non-contact web cleaner that uses positive and negative airflows to clean low-tension plastic webs. "CyCleanTM R possesses all the qualities found in our original CyCleanTM," continues Simon. "It's compact, making it suitable for use in tight spaces, and is capable of handling high speed webs up to 800m/min. What's more, it only requires a low level of air consumption to operate, meaning energy usage is kept to a minimum." Meech's newest static generators - Hyperion IonCharge30 (15W) and
IonCharge50 (75W) - are versatile, technologically advanced, compact and simple to install. They are suitable for use within a range of plastic-based applications that require temporary bonding of materials. IonCharge30 is compact and simple to install, while IonCharge50 is
Meech's most powerful static generator. "They deliver excellent performance, reliable connectivity and ease of use," says Simon. "They are compatible with existing PLC networks and their touch screen interfaces allow for the monitoring and alteration of their performance." Meech's new mid-range, Pulsed DC Ionising Bar, Hyperion 960IPS, is
versatile and simple to install. With adjustable voltage, frequency and balance, the bar possesses extremely powerful ionisation of up to 15kV and provides 50 per cent greater maximum working distance than the popular 929IPS ionising bar, though it retains all the other key features of its
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predecessor. Meech's Ion Current Monitoring technology is incorporated, ensuring performance is maintained and that local and remote alerts signal when the bar needs to be cleaned. "Our newest static control bar is joined by our long-standing Hyperion
range, including the short-range 924IPS and long-range 971IPS. All of these bars, suitable for use in a variety of plastic applications that require static elimination, can be controlled via Meech's Industry 4.0 solution - Hyperion SmartControl - which gives operators access to static bar performance information on a fixed or remote device and enables them to adjust the operating settings to achieve maximum productivity and maximum quality of output." Meech's comprehensive range of web cleaners will also be on display at
its stand. The CyCleanTM and ShearCleanTM will be demonstrating their non-contact cleaning capabilities, alongside contact cleaners TakCleanTM and VacCleanTM.
Simon concludes: "Our extensive range of products has been manufactured following close consultation with companies within the plastics manufacturing sector. We invite all those attending K 2019 to visit Meech's stand and see for themselves how our technology can help them reduce waste and boost productivity."
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