Summary
One of DSM Xplore’s patented innovation is
the micro film device. In combination with our micro compounders,
it’s now possible to obtain cast film from a few grams
of material. In this way material development times are drastically
shortened and considerable less money is consumed.
Representative
film is obtained within a few moments and only a fraction
of material is used compared to conventional film development.
The micro film device is especially useful when only small
amounts of material is available or when expensive additives
are used, like nano-tubes, active pharmaceutical ingredients,
etc. With our continuous feed kit, which consists of a mountable
barrel hopper and continuous feed screws, their special geometry
enables easy auto feeding, it is now possible to process
extreme long film samples (continuous extruding).
Example
Film
The micro film device is able to produce cast film and sheets; the integrated
air-knife enables to process film up to a width of 30 to 35 mm. The film is practically
obtained between 100 and 5000 mm of material per minute and the drawing unit
can be adjusted with increments of 1 mm/min. The winding unit (collecting) is
torque controlled, it’s diameter will grow during the test run, and can
be adjusted with increments of 1 N/mm.
In combination with our latest generation
micro compounders, which are featured with through put control by adjusting the
die pressure, DSM Xplore enables you to produce gradual film thickness without
the use of a gear pump. Latest results showed that films as thin as 5 µm
are easily obtained; SEM graphs do show no holes. |
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Technical Specifications
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- Overall dimensions: 43x16x25 cm
- Weight: ~10 kg
- 2 Drum winders
- Speed controlled; 100-5000 mm/min
- Torque controlled; 230 adjustable increments
of 1 N/mm
- Film die: width 35 mm, thickness between 0,2 – 0,6
mm
- Controls: control box with integrated operating
display
- Supply voltage: 115 or 230 Volts
Optionally:
- Custom made slit die
- Thickness can be defined
- Surface finish can be defined
- Continuous feed kit:
- Cooled hopper
- Continuous feed screws
- Additional drum winder(s) for stretching
- Heated film die, width 65 mm
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