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Choosing the Right Static Monitoring Solution: A Brief Guide

Managing static eliectricity effectively requires the right tool for the job. Simco-Ion offers several instruments designed for different aspects of static monitoring, measurement and verification. While they all relate to static charge, each serves a distinct purpose depnding on whether you need co...

Improving Bag Count Accuracy in Film Converting Operations with the PD-22

In high-speed converting and bagmaking operations, accurate counting and quality detection are critical. Whether you’re counting bags on a film web or detecting perforations used for positioning or tear-off features, the wrong sensor can lead to miscounts, misfeeds, machine stoppages, and prod...

Cold Air, High Charge: Understanding Static Buildup in Winter

Why Static Spikes in Cold Weather—and How to Stay Ahead of It As temperatures drop each year, manufacturers across industries start to notice familiar challenges returning to their production lines: film clinging to rollers, material misalignment, contamination, labels refusing to lay flat,...

Fighting Leaching - How Teknek Keeps Contamination Off Your Product

What Is Leaching? Leaching occurs when adhesive materials or residues from tapes, liners, or surface-protection films migrate onto your product. In industries such as display and electronics manufacturing, even microscopic traces of contamination can lead to visible defects, adhesion problems, or...

See Our Static Control Solutions at Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025!

Pack Expo Las Vegas 2025 is just around the corner, and Simco-Ion is excited to showcase our latest innovations in static control and web cleaning technology. Join us at Booth #SL-12071 to see firsthand how our static control solutions are driving efficiency, reliability and cleanliness acr...

From Lab to Launch: Controlling Static in Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are the critical bridge between scientific discovery and patient treatment. Every capsule, vial, or blister pack produced in this stage represents years of research and investment. But even seemingly minor issues like static electricity can disrupt production, compromise sterility, a...

Which Ionizing Blower is Right for Me? A Brief Guide

When it comes to static control, choosing the right ionizing blower can make all the difference in product quality, process efficiency, and safety. But with several models to choose from - each designed for specific applications - it's important to understand which one best fits your needs. ...

The Power of Preventative Maintenance in Industrial Manufacturing

In industrial manufacturing, efficiency, safety, and product quality are non-negotiable. One of the most effective ways to uphold all three is through preventative maintenance - the strategic, scheduled upkeep of machinery and equipment to prevent unexpected failures. From conveyor belts to static c...

Tariffs, Trade and the Future of Plastics Packaging

The plastics packaging industry has always been tightly interwoven with global trade. From raw resins to finished films, the supply chain that supports plastic packaging is truly international. But in recent years, tariffs and trade disputes have added pressure across the board—disrupting mate...

Improving Medical Blister Packaging with Static Elimination Solutions

Blister packaging is a critical component of the medical device packaging industry. It ensures product protection and extended shelf life, which are essential factors for compliance and patient safety. Used extensively for surgical instruments, diagnostic devices and disposable components, blister p...