Plastic Application Solutions

Injection molded parts can have high static charges which attract airborne contamination, resulting in product rejects. Operators may also experience uncomfortable shocks when working next to the collection bin. A Simco-Ion Phoenix Ionizing Blower provides ionization to quickly neutralize the molded parts. As a result, the parts do not attract airborne contaminant and remain clean and operator shocks are eliminated.

Thermoforming trays attract dirt and contamination resulting in rejects. Simco-Ion’s Phoenix Static Control Blower installed directly above the delivery of the thermoformed trays offers improved product quality with the reduction of dust and dirt.

Plastic parts can have high static charges and attract dust and dirt, resulting in rejected parts. Simco-Ion’s Phoenix Static Control Blower installed on a belt conveyor, directed at the plastic parts, will neutralize the static charges, prevent reattraction of contaminates and reduce rejects.

A Simco-Ion charging applicator at each edge of the roll applies a static charge to the extruded film as it contacts the chill roll. The static charge effectively prevents 'neck-in' of the film.

Highly charged slitter trim materials cling to the sides of the cyclone of the trim collection system, forming a clog across the exit duct. The trim collection system must be shut down - affecting all operations producing slitter trim. The Conveyostat system controls static on trim materials prior to entering the cyclone. Once neutralized, the materials flow smoothly throughout the system, eliminating system shutdown.

Static charges can be used to pin a decorative decal tight against the inner mold surface during injection molding, a procedure which greatly improves finished product quality. A decal is placed by robot into the mold cavity. An electrostatic charge is applied simultaneously as label vacuum is turned off. The static charge pins the decal to the mold. The decal will not slip or change position in the mold.

Chargemaster applies a temporary charge to the leading edge of the roll of film at rewind. The edge then adheres to the core without the use of tape or messy adhesives. Finished product quality is enhanced by elimination of creases in the roll of film caused by tape and glue on the core.

Chargemaster pins the protective sheet to the base material, holding it in position through the shearing and stacking processes. Chargemaster equipment supplies the electrostatic force to bond a protective layer of paper or film to cut sheets of metal, glass, wood, and other products. Chargemaster is also used to hold wood laminates to core board prior to thermal bonding of desk tops and panels.

The PerforMAX IQ Static Control System is capable of neutralizing charged materials traveling up to 2,500 feet per minute, and faster depending on conditions. In addition, the PerforMAX works well in all types of applications and neutralizes even very high levels of static charges. It is particularly well suited for difficult applications, where a traditional static control bars may not be enough:

Particulate is attracted to a charged rubber roller causing impressions from the contaminant to be transferred to the paper. A Blue Bar installed facing the roller takes the charge off the roller.

Static charges can make bags stack poorly, decreasing production yields and increasing rejects. Because of its extended range and high ionization output, the Blue Bar can neutralize static on materials several inches away, eliminating the static charges responsible for stacking problems on the wicketer.

The speed of the conveyor can cause the lead edge of the bag to lift up and shift. Electrostatically pinning trailing to leading edges prevents lifting and keeps bags proceeding smoothly along the conveyor line. Chargemaster can also be used to remove air from bags prior to packaging. The reduced thickness allows the use of smaller, more cost-efficient packaging.

Simco-Ion's ionizing air nozzles are ideal for delivering ionization into inaccessible trouble spots, such as isolated, hard-to-reach sections, dirty areas, or small spaces. Operating on compressed air, nozzles provide a highly efficient pin-point source of ionization to neutralize charges in very specific spots, often several inches away from the nozzle tip. At the same time, dust, dirt, and particulate are blown away from the targeted surface. Available in four styles, the nozzles can be arran

Static charges on an open web can attract dirt, shock operators and cause product defects. A Blue Bar will neutralize the static charges, eliminating production problems. The Blue Bar neutralizes static charges on webs at speeds to 2500 fpm at 1 and can be mounted up to 6 from the web at slower speeds.