TPT September 2023

TECHNOLOGY

Davis-Standard’s pipe extruder and DS-XEL control

DAVIS-STANDARD recently exhibited at MD&M West 2023, held in California, USA. Visitors had an opportunity to view a running polycarbonate pipette line equipped with a Davis-Standard high performance extruder and new DS XEL process control. The line also features downstream equipment from the Conair Group and an OD/ID/Wall gauge system by Zumbach Electronics, both Davis-Standard technology partners. In addition, a 2.5" (50mm) Davis-Standard Super Blue ® extruder will be displayed with DS-XEL controls, and customers can learn more about the company’s DS Activ Check™ cloud-based platform for preventative maintenance and monitoring. The DS-XEL, introduced last autumn, implements high performance HMI features to better facilitate the data acquisition and process information required for modern manufacturing. Processors benefit from built-in security to prevent unauthorised changes to system set-up parameters, multi-language support, process alarm logging, and real time and historical data trending. In addition, visual attention is given to active functions for a better operator experience and improved connectivity. The DS-XEL is the new standard control for Davis-Standard’s Super Blue ® and HPE extruders. Davis-Standard’s HPE extruder will power the line. This extruder is available in an adjustable vertical or horizontal configuration in sizes ranging from ¾" (19mm) to 1¾" (44mm). A direct coupled motor and smaller footprint make this machine ideal for tight manufacturing spaces and clean room environments. The HPE can be run as the primary extruder, or as a complementary extruder in a coextrusion arrangement. The Super Blue ® is easy-to-maintain, energy efficient, and provides increased torque capacity for high viscosity resins. It is available in sizes from 2" (50mm) to 4½" (114mm) with a range of DSB ® barrier screw designs and a three-year warranty. “We continue to expand upon our medical tubing solutions targeted at energy efficiency, sustainable practices, and process versatility to address evolving resin and end-product requirements,” said Kevin Dipollino, Davis-Standard’s senior product manager of pipe, profile and tubing systems. “We have had excellent feedback on the DS-XEL, and can engineer this system to accommodate our DS Activ Check™ digital transformation tool in order to achieve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).” DS Activ-Check™ is gaining popularity as a smart manufacturing solution due to its many advantages, such as real-time monitoring, predictive and preventative maintenance, process and equipment analytics, and multi faceted team connectivity. Processors can apply DS Activ Check™ to amplify production efficiency, easily connect and collaborate using smart devices and remote PCs, manage cloud-based data collection, improve operator productivity and safety, and accelerate service and support. Davis-Standard LLC www.davis-standard.com

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