ALPHA GLACIERTM DOWNWARD WATER QUENCHING FILM LINE

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document outlines the benefits and features of the ALPHA GLACIER 10-Layer Water Quenching Line, a product by Alpha Marathon Film Extrusion Technologies Inc. This technology is designed to enhance film extrusion processes.

Key Benefits:

No Edge Trims: This feature makes the process more economically favorable by reducing waste.
Improved Thickness Deviation: Achieves a deviation of +/- 4-6% across the roll width through oscillating haul-off.
Enhanced Film Properties: Improves barrier and shrink film properties, and enhances film opacity compared to blown film.
Rapid Cooling: Minimizes crystallization and prevents the amorphous stage, improving film roll geometry.
Variable Tubular Film Production: Allows for customization to meet specific lay-flat needs.
Low Biaxial Orientation: Provides films with balanced mechanical properties.
Reduced Cooling Height: Lowers building and tower height requirements, saving on infrastructure costs.
Higher Output: Achieves output similar to cast film with less capital investment and floor space.
Energy Efficiency: Consumes less energy compared to upward blown film processes.
Operator Friendly: Features a low-maintenance process that is easy to handle.
Cost-Effective Resin Use: Allows the use of less expensive resins while achieving optimal film properties.
Thermoformability: Enhances the film's ability to be thermoformed.
Improved Film Curling: For non-symmetrical film structures, curling in the water quenching line may be improved.

Technical Insights: The document highlights the superior thermal characteristics of water as a cooling agent compared to air, emphasizing its greater heat capacity and potential for better heat transfer.

Catalog excerpts

ALPHA GLACIERTM DOWNWARD WATER QUENCHING FILM LINE-1

YOUR VISIBLE VALUE a ALPHA MARATHON FILM EXTRUSION TECHNOLOGIES INC. POLYSYSTEM ALPHA GLACIER ALPHA GLACIER TM 10-LAYER WATER QUENCHING LINE powered by ALPHA MARATHON 170 Hanlan Road, Woodbridge Ontario | L4L 3P6 Canada Phone: (905) 265 - 2055 Fax: 905 265 - 8817 e-mail: [email protected] web: www.alphamarathon.com

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ALPHA GLACIERTM DOWNWARD WATER QUENCHING FILM LINE-2

ALPHA MARATHON Film Extrusion Technologies Inc. T he attraction of water as a cooling agent compared to air becomes obvious upon considering the thermal characteristics of the two substances. The greater heat capacity of water compared to that of air offers the potential to achieve better heat transfer between the film and the water. Benefits: No Edge v trims, thus more economically favorable Improve v thickness deviation of +/- 4-6 % distributed over the whole roll width by means of oscillating haul off Improve v Barrier and Shrink film properties Increased v rapid cooling to minimize crystallization...

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