Davis-Standard - Foam extrusion systems

Product catalog summary

Overview of Foam Extrusion Systems
Davis-Standard offers advanced foam extrusion systems used in various industries such as packaging, automotive, industrial, and graphic arts. These systems include single screw tandem designs and twin screw arrangements, available in diameters from 2 1/2 to 16 inches with L/D ratios of 30:1 and higher. The company also provides coextrusion systems, turnkey equipment, and solutions for weight reduction in solid sheet applications.

Applications

Packaging: Products like meat trays, egg cartons, cups, and plates.
Automotive: Custom profiles, seals, gaskets, and interior padding.
Industrial: Ceiling tiles, insulation boards, and pipe insulation.
Graphic Arts: Displays, poster boards, and signage.

Specialty Die Offerings

Sheet Die: Features remote die lip adjustment and adjustable choke distribution ring.
Board Die: Suitable for 24” to 48” wide boards.

Materials and Blowing Agents

Materials include PS, LDPE, PET, PP, and others.
Blowing agents include hydrocarbon, atmospheric, and blends.

Key Components and Systems

Primary Extruders: Single or twin screw Thermatic® series with patented screw designs.
Gas Injection Systems: Use of hydrocarbon and atmospheric blowing agents with mass flow meter control.
Cooling Systems: Include closed loop cooling systems and cooling extruders with dual pass heater coolers.
Process Controls: EPIC III™ and Mesa III systems with Allen-Bradley PLC or Siemens control systems.

Advanced Technology and Capabilities
Davis-Standard emphasizes technology advancement through a dedicated Technology Center, focusing on improving equipment and processes. The company offers high-output feedscrews and coextrusion dies for efficient production.

Product Lines

PS Foam Sheet Lines: For thermoformed and flexible packaging applications.
PE Foam Sheet Lines: For protective packaging and insulation.
PP Foam Sheet Lines: Used for thermoforming food containers and automotive parts.

Contact Information
For more information, Davis-Standard can be contacted at various locations worldwide, including the USA, China, the UK, and Germany.

Catalog excerpts

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Davis-Standards foam systems are used in R&D and production applications by industry leaders in the packaging, automotive, industrial, and graphic arts markets. Versatile, high performance, direct gas injection foam systems are available in single screw tandem designs, as well as counter- or co-rotating twin screw arrangements. Extruders are available 2 1/2- to 16-inch (64 - 400mm) diameters with L/D ratios of 30:1 and higher. Coextrusion systems, turnkey equipment, and weight reduction solutions for solid sheet applications are also available. > Foam End Products We believe that experience is...

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Hydrocarbon and atmospheric blowing agentsՕMass flow meter flow control Multi-gas and/or blending systems > ՕSlide plate and continuous styles > Gas Injection System Built for 10,000 psi (680 bar) operation ՕSpherical joints for thermal expansion Static mixer ՕMelt pump > Davis-Standard Thermatic > ծ series extrudersSelf-starting polymer sealing system ՕWet barrels for 30% more cooling Dual pass heater coolers ՕLow torque high output screws > Multiple closed loop temperature control systems ՕDesigned for 100F (38ںC) plant cooling water > Spider and spiderless designs ՕOn the flyӔ gap adjustment...

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Optional driven and manual edge guide system > ՕDual cantilevered design with pneumatic push-offsSurface winder designs for PE foams ՕAccumulators for high output lines > EPIC III > ՙ and Mesa III process control systemsAllen-Bradley PLC or Siemens control systemsՕComplete line integration with touch screen computerRecipe storage and production reporting and troubleshooting ՕDiscrete controls available on request > Dual Cantilevered Sheet S-Wrap Technology is what sets extrusion equipment apart in performance and quality. We have a dedicated Technology Center that focuses on finding ways to make...

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Flat Die Forming Box assembly for Foam Board >

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11)Web Guide Systems Optional driven & manual edge guide systems > 12)Winders Օ Dual cantilevered design or pneumatic push-offs Surface winder designs for PE foams Օ Accumulators for high output lines 13)Process Controls Epic III 6)Closed Loop Cooling System Օ Two closed loop temperature control systems Designed for 100Ջ F (38ڋ C) plant cooling water 7)Annular Foam Die ڕ Spider & spiderless designs ՓOn the fly gap adjustment ԕ Monolayer & coextrusion available 8)Air & Water Cooling Rings Internal & external air rings Օ Compressed air & blower type available Water rings available for product flatness...

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Room 1007, Jing An China Tower 1701 Beijing (W) Road Shanghai 200042 P.R. CHINA Tel: +86-21-5150 1908 Fax: +86-21-5150 1906www.davis-standard.com#1 Extrusion Drive | Pawcatuck, CT 06379-2313 USA | Tel: +860-599-1010 | Fax: +860-599-6258 | www.davis-standard.com Unit 33 Hainge RoadTividale, Oldbury, West Midlands B69 2NY UNITED KINGDOM Tel: +44-121-522-0030 Fax: +44-121-522-0031 www.davis-standard.com 46 North First StreetFulton, NY 13069-1297 USA Tel: +315-598-7121 Fax: +315-593-0396 www.bc-egan.com 36 South Adamsville Road Somerville, NJ 08876-0671 USATel: +908-722-6000Fax: +908-722-6444www.bc-egan.com...

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