Static charges on a coating and laminating line

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VALENCE ELECTRONS PRIVATE LIMITED 32 K R Colony, Domlur Layout, Bangalore 560 071, India T: +91-80-4125 6570 E: [email protected] W: www.ategroup.com/valence Registered Office: 43 Dr V B Gandhi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 023, India CIN: U74999MH2000PTC127595 Application note Published date: 31-12-2016 | Rev: 1A Page 1 Static charges on a coating and laminating line Problem On a coating and laminating machine, the flexible film develops static charges as it passes through rollers, enter and exit dryer. Static charges on the film create problems of dust attraction, risk of sparks and problems in rewinding of the film. Solution It is recommended to install Valstat ® VR 20 AC and VR 80 DC static eliminating bars on the recommended locations as shown in the above diagram. Additionally it is recommended to install ATEX certified Ex. proof bars or Valstat ® passive discharge brushes before and after the coating station to ensure a static free web in the process.

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VALENCE ELECTRONS PRIVATE LIMITED 32 K R Colony, Domlur Layout, Bangalore 560 071, India T: +91-80-4125 6570 E: [email protected] W: www.ategroup.com/valence Registered Office: 43 Dr V B Gandhi Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 023, India CIN: U74999MH2000PTC127595

Application note

Published date: 31-12-2016 | Rev: 1A

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Static charges on a coating and laminating line

Problem

On a coating and laminating machine, the flexible film develops static charges as it passes through rollers,

enter and exit dryer. Static charges on the film create problems of dust attraction, risk of sparks and problems

in rewinding of the film.

Solution

It is recommended to install Valstat® VR 20 AC and VR 80 DC static eliminating bars on the recommended

locations as shown in the above diagram.

Additionally it is recommended to install ATEX certified Ex. proof bars or Valstat®

passive discharge brushes

before and after the coating station to ensure a static free web in the process.