Davis-Standard will exhibit a running TPE tubing and ABS filament line during MD&M West (11-13 February).
The line will demonstrate processing versatility by running TPE tubing on the first two days of the show and ABS filament on day three. The line is capable of processing a variety of flexible tubing materials.
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Davis-Standard TPE MD&M West
Super Blue Extruder with TPC II
Senior Product Manager of Pipe, Profile and Tubing Systems Kevin Dipollino said: “This line is an excellent example of a space-saving system that can be used for both medical and industrial tubing … For purposes of the show, we want to demonstrate a smaller footprint and functionality for line speeds up to 300 feet per minute (~91mpm) when space is a limiting factor. The line also features a turn sheave to enable processing at a 90-degree angle to accommodate additional space limitations such as those found in clean room environments.”
Collaborative approach
Line components include a Davis-Standard 50mm Super Blue Extruder with e-TPC-II controls, a Guill spiral crosshead die and tooling, a Conair 12-foot multipass vacuum sizing tank, a servo puller and automatic and transfer coiler, and Zumbach OD/ID wall gauge and control system. The TPE material will be supplied by Teknor Apex.
Davis-Standard has worked with Guill, Conair and Zumbach for many years to supply complete systems solutions to customers. The TPE tubing that will run at the show will measure 0.145” OD by 0.0108”ID and the ABS filament rod will be 1.75mm OD. Every line component is engineered for tight tolerances, consistent quality and output efficiency.
