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Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) Systems

Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) Systems

Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) Systems

Product catalog summary
Overview
Marshall and Williams Plastics, a division of Parkinson Technologies, is a leader in the field of Machine Direction Orientation (MDO) systems for plastics. With over 50 years of experience, they offer innovative solutions for the orientation of plastic films and sheets.

Specifications and Features
  • Experience: Over 50 years in MDO technology.
  • Material Compatibility: Expertise with a wide range of materials.
  • Configurations: Available in single or multi-stage draw sections, with horizontal or vertical setups.
  • Roller Technology: Compression roll drawing with custom roll surface coatings for anti-stick, anti-scratch, and improved traction.
  • Control Systems: Combined or independent roll speed and temperature control for precise processing.

Engineering and Customization
Marshall and Williams provide custom-engineered solutions tailored to specific customer needs, utilizing their exclusive heat transfer simulation program to optimize machine selection and roller configuration.

Advantages
  • Custom Solutions: Vertical, horizontal, cantilevered, and sliding module designs.
  • Configuration Options: Off-line systems complement existing platforms, while in-line systems save space and manpower.
  • Economical and Precise: Offers both economical solutions for less demanding applications and precise control for high-quality film production.

Technical Specifications
  • Heating Mediums: Oil, Water, Electrical, IR, and others.
  • Stretch Ratios: Up to 20:1.
  • Production Rates: Up to 5 tons/hour.
  • Line Speeds: Up to 1500 fpm (450 mpm).
  • Web Widths: 4”-160” (0.1 - 4 m).
  • Operating Temperatures: Up to 750º F (400º C).

Contact Information
For more information or to discuss specific applications, contact Parkinson Technologies at their Woonsocket, RI location.
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Catalog excerpts

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Machine Direction Orientation Systems Uniaxial In-Line or Off-Line Longitudinal Stretching Marshall and Williams Plastics is a recognized global leader and innovator in plastics orientation. Marshall and Williams designed and built the first Machine Direction Orienter in 1961; and now with over 50 years of MDO experience, the brand remains one of the most trusted and experienced in the plastics orientation equipment industry. Machine direction orientation of plastic film and sheet is accomplished by heating the web and stretching it in the machine direction over a series of rollers. The device is commonly called a Machine Direction Orienter (MDO). Plastics Orientation www.parkinsontechnologies.com

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Machine Direction Orientation Systems Uniaxial In-Line or Off-Line Longitudinal Stretching Marshall and Williams Plastics Advantages Vertical Configuration for Narrow Floor Space 50 years of MDO experience Expertise with a broad variety of materials Single or multi-stage draw sections Horizontal or vertical configurations Compression roll drawing Full-scale lab facility for material testing Flexibility to meet customer specific requirements Engineered solutions based on proven performance Innovative designs for technology advancement For each application, Parkinson’s exclusive Marshall and Williams...

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