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When is a portable trim removal system the best option?
Companies without automated trim removal systems face unnecessary hassles. They need to stop their presses to deal with their trim waste, which usually ends up on the floor. Then someone needs to clean it up. Plus, trim waste on the
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Why do inline cutters & granulators need regular sharpening?
In order to cut properly, the cutting clearance between the bed and fly knives must be less than the thickness of the material you are cutting. Over time, your blades will dull. When the knives are worn down so that
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How can pressure sensitive adhesive trim and matrix waste be pneumatically conveyed without system clogs and build-ups?
Whether converting labels, paper, film, web or vinyls, companies that handle pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) material face a unique set of challenges when considering an automated trim removal system. If untreated, sticky trim and matrix waste conveyed through a pneumatic
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How does a static eliminator bar improve a trim or matrix removal system?
In a high-speed trim or matrix removal system, static is a constant byproduct. As chopped paper, plastic, textiles and other trim and waste materials race through the system, they often develop a static charge as they approach the air separator.
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How can sound attenuation quiet down my trim removal system?
Noisy operations aren't just a nuisance; if your shop floor exceeds OSHA standards, your operators can suffer physical and psychological stress, tinnitus (ringing in the ear) and/or temporary or permanent hearing loss. If the sounds from your trim waste removal
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