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Getting‘smart’with Activ-Check

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▲ ▲ A screenshot of Davis-Standard’s Activ-Check system, allowing for quick reference of monitor points and trend windows

provide data regarding the condition of the gears, bearings and lubrication system. The extruder motor is supplied with combination temperature sensors and vibration sensors. The reducer lubrication system (if provided) includes pressure, flow and temperature sensors to indicate system performance. Operators are also able to monitor key health indicator parameters in the drive power unit, providing an early indicator of potential power unit issues. provides much-needed data for processors to improve performance, including being able to plan production around scheduled maintenance activities,” said John Clemens, director of extrusion controls. “Having the capability to monitor extrusion line variables such as mechanical and electrical system conditions is essential in order to bring products to market faster and minimise unplanned downtime. This technology will also allow customers to address a pending condition that could become a more serious issue in the future. All of this is valuable and much-needed knowledge to strengthen existing extrusion and converting processes.” Davis-Standard LLC – USA Website : www.davis-standard.com “The Activ-Check system

IN response to the increased demand for “smart” technology, Davis-Standard has launched its DS Activ-Check system for continuous extruder monitoring. This technology is an available option with the company’s Integrator, Epic III® and DS-eVue control systems. to take advantage of real-time predictive maintenance by providing early notifications of potential extruder failures. Machine operators are alerted to issues before they happen, reducing unplanned downtime while also collecting valuable data. Users receive notifications via email or text, and continuous monitoring of production machine status is available on smart devices and remote PCs. Key parameters monitored include extruder reducer, lubrication system, motor characteristics, the drive power unit, barrel heating and cooling. The system is easy to operate due to overview screens that provide a quick reference of monitor points and trend windows, providing a graphic indication of measurements. Users can touch a location to view details, or use on-screen set-up for email or text notifications. Activ-Check enables processors

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Vibration sensors on the extruder reducer

New basic partial discharge calibrator Haefely Hipotronics, a developer and provider of high voltage test systems and measuring devices, has launched the new Basic Partial Discharge Calibrator – KAL 9511. KAL 9511 is a successor to the Tettex 9216 and covers a wide range of applications. It is compact, easy to use and has the same long battery operation capability of Tettex 9216, but offers higher performance by using an injection capacitance more than ten times smaller. It has a higher SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) than the recommended current and proposed future standards. Haefely Hipotronics – USA Website : www.haefely-hipotronics.com

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