EuroWire September 2016

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New extruders maintain long relationship

As Mr Donaldson explained, pellet geometry is especially important when the material is used as blasting medium so it doesn’t damage the part. Maxi-Blast technology is not only used to clean screws and moulds, but it is capable of deflashing rubber, phenolic and die-cast metal parts. The company is so astute at what it does, that the recent facility expansion is 25,000ft 2 larger than the old facility. Thermatic extruder because it is built for the most demanding processing requirements. Customers often describe this model as an “industry workhorse” because of its durability, minimal maintenance, and quiet operation for multiple processing requirements and applications. Another advantage is the Thermatic’s availability with a wide range of feedscrews and control systems. Sizes range from 1½ to 10 inches (40 to 250mm) with L/Ds from 12:1 to 40:1. “Maxi-Blast is all about quality. The facility expansion, the new extruders and other equipment upgrades are all part of our ongoing investment strategy to support customers by making the best product possible,”Mr Donaldson added. “Our new Thermatic extruders are giving us 20 per cent more product in the same amount of hours, which is essential to meeting production goals. We tell our customers we’re in this for the long-haul and it’s good to know we can rely on Davis-Standard’s technology along the way.” Davis-Standard – USA Website : www.davis-standard.com Mr Donaldson appreciates Davis-Standard’s

Long-time Davis-Standard customer Maxi-Blast Inc installed six Davis-Standard Thermatic® extruders at its new 40,000ft 2 facility in St Petersburg, Florida, USA. This is the latest extruder addition for Maxi-Blast, whose chairman and CEO Robert Donaldson has been purchasing Davis-Standard extruders since founding the company in 1981. Maxi-Blast supplies both cleaning/deflashing equipment and blasting media to support customers in the construction, electrical, rubber and automotive industries, among others. The Davis-Standard extruders process nylon and polycarbonate pellets used in the company’s proprietary line of cabinets for cleaning screws and moulds and deflashing parts. “From the time I started the company, I felt Davis-Standard built the best extruders,” said Mr Donaldson. “They build a lot of the components in-house, their service is excellent and they are a well-run organisation. I am constantly striving to upgrade technology and stay current, so I’ve been replacing my Davis-Standard extruders every 15 years. “Not only have I got excellent production out of these machines, but I sell the used ones on the secondary market. Used Davis-Standard extruders are always in demand because they are so well-built.” Davis-Standard’s extruder and feedscrew technology has been instrumental in Maxi-Blast’s quest to make the perfect pellet for their process. Pellets are manufactured in a variety of sizes, shapes, colours and formulations depending on application.

▲ ▲ Robert Donaldson with a Thermatic extruder

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