Cast Film, Extrusion Coating & Lamination Facility

Product catalog summary

Program Features
The facility specializes in testing a variety of products including Cast Polypropylene Films, Stretch Wrap, Packaging Films, Flexible Packaging, Board Coating, and Fluoropolymer Films. It aims to assist in the development of new products, processes, and equipment designs, offering early market entry and cost reduction strategies.

Line Specifications
The facility is equipped with advanced machinery capable of handling various specifications:

Unwind and Winder: Core sizes of 3” or 6” with maximum roll diameters of 60” and 24” respectively.
Operating Speed: Ranges from 15 to 600 fpm.
Film Gauge: Ranges from 0.5 mil to 20 mil, with typical usage between 0.5 to 8 mil.
Extrusion Throughput: Maximum of 1200 lbs./hr.

Equipment and Capabilities
The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of equipment for testing needs:

Extruders: Three extruders with varying diameters and drive systems.
Resin Blending and Drying: Includes BC off-line tumble blender and Conair drying units.
Feed Screws: Various high-performance screws for different applications.
Co-Extrusion Feedblock: Capable of creating up to five-layer structures with distinct polymers.
Dies: Multiple die options for cast film and extrusion coating with adjustable deckles.
Casting Section: Features chill rolls, stripper roll, and plate-out roll for cast film.
Cooling System: A 300 gpm chill roll recirculation loop with precise temperature control.

Additional Features
The facility includes a vacuum box, Enercon treater, Integrator™ Process Control System, NDC Gauge, and a robotic winder/roll changer. These components enhance the facility's capability to provide precise and efficient testing and production processes.

Contact Information
For further inquiries, contact Davis-Standard at 800.678.7121 or visit their website at www.davis-standard.com.

Catalog excerpts

Cast Film, Extrusion Coating & Lamination Facility-1

ADVANCE PROGRAM CAST FILM, EXTRUSION COATING & LAMINATION FACILITY Let our Cast Film, Extrusion Coating & Lamination Facility assist New products before you go to the expense of trials on your production equipment New equipment designs that will drive flexibility and efficiency into your operations Early entry into a market by scaling up with our equipment Your switching costs as you look for lower cost resins PROGRAM FEATURES These are a few of the many products capable of being tested in our Cast Film & Extrusion Coating Laboratory: ■ Cast Polypropylene Films

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CAST FILM, EXTRUSION COATING & LAMINATION FACILITY Our Cast Film & Extrusion Coating Laboratory offers the following equipment for your testing needs: Maximum Cast Film Width: 54” Finished (1372 mm) Maximum Extrusion Coating Width: 50” Finished (1270 mm) Extruder “A”: 3.5” Diameter (89 mm), 30:1 L/D with 150 HP Eurothem DC Drive Extruder “B”: 3.5” Diameter (89 mm), 30:1 L/D with 150 HP Eurotherm DC Drive Extruder “C”: 2.0” Diameter (51 mm), 17:1 L/D with 25 HP Hydraulic DC Drive Conair Automatic Hopper Loaders: Three Dustbeater Hopper Loaders are available. Maximum rate is 500 pounds/hr (227...

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