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Tungsten vs. Titanium

Choosing the Right Material for Static Control Emitter Pins In the world of static control, even the smallest components can make a big difference. One crucial element in static control systems is the emitter pin on a static bar, which generates ions to neutralize static charges. At Sim...

Join Us at Pack Expo 2024 to Discover Static Control Solutions for Packaging Efficiency and Quality

Featured Products at Our Booth At Pack Expo, we’ll showcase some of our most impactful products designed to address static and contamination challenges in the packaging process: IQ Power Neutralizing System: This sophisticated system not only neutralizes static charges but also monito...

Contamination Control with Clean & Capture Technology

The Situation: In the food and beverage can and bottle cleaning methods rely heavily on high-pressure water washes, leading to excessive water consumption and environmental concerns. Additionally, these methods often fail to thoroughly remove contaminants, impacting product quality and increasin...

Enhancing Battery Production with Advanced Cleaning and Static Control

In battery production, maintaining cleanliness and controlling static electricity are essential to ensuring quality and efficiency. Even microscopic contaminants can lead to defects, affecting battery performance and safety. Simco-Ion, a leader in static control, and Teknek, a pioneer in web cleanin...

Navigating the Future of Static Control

Looking ahead to the next few years, the landscape of static control is poised for further evolution. In this blog post, we explore the anticipated changes and demands in static control solutions as industries continue to prioritize sustainability. As converters increasingly embrace sustainabilit...

The Evolution of Static Control: Trends Over the Years

In the ever-evolving landscape of manufacturing, the demand for effective static control solutions has seen a remarkable transformation. In this blog post, we explore the changing needs and demands for static control over the past few years. A notable trend that has emerged is the shift in attitu...

Leading the Charge in Static Control at The Plastics Show

Prepare to confront static challenges head-on with Simco-Ion, the world-wide leader in static control. We're excited to announce our presence at booth S-17036, where we'll be showcasing our latest innovations and sharing our unparalleled expertise in static management. Join us at NPE: The Pl...

Proper Cleaning Procedures for Ionization Emitter Points

Emitter points must remain clean and clear of debris to ensure optimal ionization. This is made difficult by airborne contaminants like paper shavings, residues from off-gassing processes, and dust. Improper or infrequent cleaning will not only lead to reduced ionization eff...

How Static Electricity is Created in Manufacturing

Across a wide array of industries static electricity is the principal obstacle to achieving higher processing speeds and the main cause of quality problems. Significant surface charge levels build up as a by-product of the material being conveyed, Fig 1a. Fig 1a, Cumulative charges on...