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Strand Dies
Stand dies for plastic pelletizing are designed to provide uniform pellets of resin, following it's extrusion through a strand die face. Whether virgin or reclaimed material, once the resin is extruded and cooled, the strands are cut at a very high speed, yielding pellets of a prescribed size for optimal processing in manufacturing environments. Our strand dies for compounding and pelletizing are manufactured with high-quality chrome plated steel die bodies, stainless steel plates, and manifold designs for specific polymers and melt flow behavior. Each strand die is a custom product that comes with a wide range of options, like low-wear strand plates, explosion-proof and high temperature resistant wiring, liquid control, and manifold designs that incorporate restrictor bars????

RPVC Siding Dies

We have extensive experience in designing multi-channel, high out-put dies for the RPVC siding industry. Our highly accurate flow channel designs delivery significant value because less cap stock material is used to provide the same weathering resistance when compared to siding produced using less accurate equipment.

SHEET DIES

Flexible dies without restrictor bars are used for product thickness ranges below 2mm (0.080). Flexible dies with restrictor bars are used when product thicknesses range both below and above 2mm (0.080), or for highly degradable materials. When processors require larger lip gaps, a common choice is a die with a sliding upper lip. A sliding upper lip provides travel of up to 12.5mm (0.500). This design is frequently used when product thickness is always above 2mm (0.080), and materials are thermally stable. lip

adjusting system and deckle system are commonly included. Gain the convenience of rapid online lip gap control with lip adjusting system. Prevent costly down-time for width changes with deckle system. For dedicated coextrusion applications with relatively expensive cap layers, the multi-manifold approach is commonly preferred over a single manifold die with a feedblock.

Deckle Technology
Designed for adjusting width during operation, this heavy-duty, external deckling system accommodates high extrusion rates. A single-point adjustment at each end of the die actuates a wedge clamping device for seal engagement. The deckle assembly swings out to permit easy access to seals at the die ends. The deckle system is available for retrofitting on older dies. Lip Adjustment Techology A mechanism that allows for single-point adjustment, this system makes it possible to adjust the position of the movable lower lip of the die, varying sheet thickness within a range of 0.250 in. (6.4 mm) without taking the die off line. A die equipped with a lip adjustment system on its lower lip operates on the principle of separate lip responsibilities. An additional 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) is available with the top lip of the die, which controls the transverse gauge profile. Together, these capabilities increase the range of gap adjustment from the previous maximum of 0.100 in. (2.5 mm) to 0.300 in. (7.6 mm). The adjusting device used by the extrusion-line operator to activate the lip adjustment system is equipped with a micrometer-like gauge which precisely indicates gap settings.

Coextrusion technology has evolved dramatically in the last few years. Now, you can achieve the highest coextrusion performance possible by coupling the streamlined tunability of coextrusion feedblock technology with channel geometry in the die. With the broad operating windows and versatility provided by this single-source marriage of die and feedblock expertise, your line will be consistently more productive.

Co-extrusion blocks Exchangeable, streamlined flow inserts are the heart of the Ultraflow design and combine polymer streams in an optimal parallel path manner. Plus, the inserts are readily exchangeable without having to disassemble the feedblock from the line if your coextrusion requirements change. Exchangeable, streamlined flow inserts are the heart of the Ultraflow design and combine polymer streams in an optimal parallel

---Ultraflow IV feedblocks are more compact and more streamlined than Ultraflow I, yet provide the same convenient access to the flow inserts via cover plates. Exchangeable flow inserts are designed like miniature dies for uniform flow distribution before the point of combination. The compact feedblock design makes them ideal for use with Layer Multiplication Technology to help minimize the required space and reduce polymer inventory time. ----This is a highly versatile line of coextrusion feedblocks made with dependable Selector Spool technology and streamlined flow inserts (which have a contoured manifold design, like small dies). The selector spool allows layer sequence arrangements to be preset upstream of the combining point in the feedblock without removing the feedblock from the line. The layers then pass through exchangeable, streamlined flow inserts, which combine polymer streams

in an optimal parallel-path manner. Should the coextrusion requirements change dramatically, these inserts can be readily accessed and exchanged.

Ultracoat II Adjustable Lip Slot Dies

Achieve high precision coating when applying low-viscosity coating materials with Ultracoat slot dies. EDIs manufacturing capability ensures die flatness and optimum coat weight uniformity. Plus, since all of the coating material is applied to the substrate in a metered fashion, you'll see significant savings in raw materials! A flexible lip refines coat weight distribution across the substrate with manual or automatic adjusting mechanisms. (Application specific lip face designs are available.) Corrosion-resistant body materials Removable lip inserts Computer-engineered coathanger manifolds

Die Fluid Delivery Systems

Ensure proper coat weight by filtering the coating fluid and providing consistent, nonpulsating pumping with a metered fluid delivery system. EDI combines standard components into a fluid delivery system that is matched to your process and equipment, including: Gear pump, progressing cavity pump, or pressurized vessel (size and type selected based on your specifications) The pumping system designed to minimize the introduction of air into fluid during operation and can be explosion proof. Custom cart on which the system is mounted so it can be easily moved and cleaned. All necessary pressure indicators and air purge ports. Filtration system with cartridge-style filters. Fluid delivery hoses and three-way valves at die inlet (designed to minimize clean-up from spills, including valve location to avoid spills on cart).

Ultracoat V Adjustable Lip Slot Dies

Achieve high precision coating when applying low-viscosity coating materials with Ultracoat slot dies. EDIs manufacturing capability ensures die flatness and optimum coat

weight uniformity. Plus, since all of the coating material is applied to the substrate in a metered fashion, you'll see significant savings in raw materials! A fixed wet lip to prevent distortion A flexible lip refines coat weight distribution across the substrate with manual or automatic adjusting mechanisms. (Application specific lip face designs are available.) Corrosion-resistant body materials Removable lip inserts Computer-engineered coathanger manifolds

Ultracoat IV Adjustable Lip Slot Dies

The convenience of online lip face offset tuning capability is what sets apart the Ultracoat IV series of slot dies. A differential thread offset adjusting system provides processors with precise control of the wiping lip position. Earlier Ultracoat versions require a shut down to exchange shims when the offset between the wet-side and dry-side lip faces needs to be changed.

Ultracoat III Adjustable Lip Slot Dies

Save money by incorporating an exchangeable distribution manifold instead of purchasing a completely new die. The manifold allows operators to install a new, customized distribution manifold for each different family of coating materials.

Magnacoat Adjustable Lip Slot Dies

Achieve high precision coating when applying low-viscosity coating materials with Ultracoat slot dies. EDIs manufacturing capability ensures die flatness and optimum coat weight uniformity. Plus, since all of the coating material is applied to the substrate in a metered fashion, you'll see significant savings in raw materials! The magnacoat allows you to use a streamlined manifold for production of filled low viscosity fluids such as magnetic media or ceramic slurries. A flexible lip refines coat weight distribution across the substrate with manual or automatic adjusting mechanisms. (Application specific lip face designs are available.) Corrosion-resistant body materials Removable lip inserts

Computer-engineered coathanger manifolds

Deckling Systems
Deckles are adjustable devices that vary end product width by blocking off portions of the die slot from both ends of the die. EDI offers a wide range of external and internal types. External deckling systems include: fixed-side deckles, flex-side deckles, sliding cantilevered wedge-style deckles, and Fast Deckle. Internal deckling systems include: EPC full internal/external deckle with edge profile control and EPC-R partial internal deckles (lip-land blades) for edge profile control. Both internal deckling options are available in motorized systems.

Die Carts
Safely support your extrusion die while it is in operation with a horizontal mounting die cart. Design your cart to help you work more efficiently, include an operator's platform or supports for other items mounted close to the die (e.g., feed pipes or screen changers).

Distribution Blocks & Adapters

Whether you require a small transition plate, a sophisticated distribution block for routing multiple flow streams to multi-channel dies, or a lengthy feedpipe network, we pay the same attention to detail as we do for all dies. Distribution blocks and adapters are: Designed based on flow streamlining and engineering safety Machined from high-quality steel forgings Hand polished with the same quality finish as extrusion dies

Dual Chamber Vacuum Boxes

Achieve better stabilization of extruded film with a dual chamber vacuum box than with other web-impingement devices. A pre-sweep chamber removes the entrained air between the surface of the casting roll and the film. A second chamber develops a higher vacuum that stabilizes the film forming area, reduces neck-in, and controls the movement of the film's edge. To simplify cleaning, maintenance, and installation, the dual chamber vacuum box is constructed of stainless steel and features a swing-out, split chamber. Various blade configurations, adjustable at the pre-sweep section as well as between pre-sweep and primary chambers, can be supplied. CLOEREN When our customers need to improve an existing extrusion process or bring something completely new to market, the innovators at Cloeren will find a solution. Thats how weve done business from day oneworking closely with our customers from material selection to process optimization to help them develop better, more competitive extruded products. To achieve the performance standards for which were known, Cloeren takes a disciplined approach. Starting with a proper definition of expectations, the organization emphasizes a scientific methodology applied to the Thermo-Mechanical-Fluid Science of the extrusion head system. Comprehensive application of three-dimensional FEA and CFD coupled with 3-D CAD-CAM manufacturing insures seamless integration from concept to delivery. Cloerens decades of in-depth engineering expertise covers everything from the most essential sheet and cast film processes, to emerging applications in coatings and packaging; including Biaxially-Oriented Film, Cast Film, Extrusion Coating, Web Coating and Sheet processes. Why we are the performance standard in extrusion technologies When you choose a Cloeren system, you know we stand by every aspect of our products and services. That commitment applies to everything from on-time delivery to attentive technical support to fastresponse service from our facilities around the world. Our knowledge of the your industry and processes enables Cloeren to design and implement the most reliable, exacting equipment. In addition, our service team will be there for the life of your Cloeren product. Manifold Design A critical component to the success of any extrusion or coating process is the Die. Understanding fluid flow and designing the flow geometry of the Die based on interpretation of the polymer rheology and extrusion application is what Cloeren Incorporated does best. We have set the world standard in superior Die performance through its design

know-how for a wide variety of polymers, processes and applications. Cloeren has the most comprehensive knowledge of the interaction of fluid, mechanical, and thermal interaction (disciplines) in the flat extrusion process. Engineered reliability To consistently achieve the performance standards for which we're known, Cloeren uses the most advanced manufacturing tools and techniques available. Our engineering and manufacturing operations are computer-integrated to ensure consistency and reliability. No one understands the fluid, mechanical and thermal interactions of the flat extrusion process better than we do. Cloeren Dies are available from as narrow as 50mm (2 inches) to as wide as 10M (400 inches) to produce film that is a few microns thick or to produce sheet that may be over 40mm (1.5 inches) thick.

Single Manifold Die The Cloeren Epoch Die Series feature unique manifold geometries, complemented by a patented two-stage mass flow compensating preland. This exclusive combination provides heretofore unattainable individual layer uniformity in Feedblock coextrusions. The patented Epoch Die was the first commercially established Die comprising a mass flow compensating preland and uniform wetted surface area to address non-uniform Die Clamshelling. Multi-fold Manifold Die The patented Epoch IV Multi-Manifold Die is perfect for combining materials with widely diverse polymer rheologies. Available from 2 to 5 layers and when combined with Feedblocks, Epoch Multi-Manifold Dies offer the ability to increase the number of layers while still maintaining the established performance and reliability expected from Cloeren

Feedblocks. In addition, each manifold can be designed to control the width of the individual Die channels by using internal deckles. Extrusion Coating die Our patented EBR (Edge Bead Reduction) Internally Deckled Die consists of independently adjustable components and a self-sealing external seal insuring optimum sealingan industry first. Plus, the edge trim is more suitable for recycling since it is made of a single polymer.

Cloeren Mastercoat web coating Dies provide a superior alternative to virtually any other conventional coating methods, offering significant performance advantages over roll, blade, bar, air knife and knife over-roll technologies.
The advantages of using a Cloeren coating Die include:

Cleaner, easier application with reduced waste thanks to a closed delivery path and metered flow rate Uniform deposition Less material usage Better gauge control The ability to apply multi-layer and pattern coatings.

Cloeren manufactures Dies for specialty coating applications such as proximity, contact and curtain coatings and Dies for the production of pressure-sensitive adhesives, hot-melt adhesives, and aqueous, emulsion and solution coatings. Our highly innovative designs, choice of flexible and fixed-slot lip Dies,

and wide range of custom and NanoLayer technologies dramatically simplify coating operations. Our Dies are manufactured to the most exacting tolerances in our climate-controlled, precision grinding and lapping room where laser inspection certifies dimensional accuracy. Cloeren's most recent innovation, the patent-pending Mastercoat III Die, provides a unique adjustable preland to allow processors to fine-tune the transverse thickness distribution of fixed-lip coating Dies independent of the lip gap. This novel solution answers our customers requirements for ever wider fixed slot Die processes and increasingly demanding tolerance standards and process flexibility. Our product line includes Specialty Web Coating Dies for pressure-sensitive and hot melt adhesives, solvent, aqueous, emulsion, solution, slide and curtain coatings. Our product offering includes Mastercoat (flexible lip) Coating Dies and Fixed Slot Coating Dies, in either Single or Multi-Manifold designs with single or multiple lip openings. Web Coating Products: Flat-panel Displays Pressure Sensitive Labels Transdermal Patches Breath Strips Stamps Sand Paper PDA Batteries

With such a wide range of polymers, widths and thicknesses processed, the Sheet industry requires the broadest possible selection of equipment options. Cloeren offers the most diverse and innovative portfolio of solutions for Sheet extrusion including Feedblocks, Single and Multi-Manifold Dies, and optional equipment to suit virtually any process environment. We offer a range of technologies ideal for the sheet market:

QuickGap patented single adjustment point lip adjustment system separates the cross web gauge control from the overall gap control. For Sheet applications, this extends the total Die lip opening for broader product thickness range or facilitates cleaning of the Die lip gap when particles become lodged in the Die lips. Multiple hinged lip adjustment options are available, including Manual Push Only, Push and Pull, and AutoGauge automatic lip adjustment systems. Removable lips can be configured as matched lips for optical and thermally sensitive polymers. Sliding lips via shims or threaded studs are available extending the lip opening. Power Wedge Deckling is an external deckle that enables on-line changes to polymer extrudate without costly downtime. Other types of external deckles include flex-side mounted and fixed-side mounted. IDS (Internal Deckle system) features a solid plug and blade that eliminates polymer degradation by filling the manifold of the Die. This internal deckle permits very close lip-to-nip penetration for polymers with little hot-melt strength. Restrictor Bar Dies process a broad range of polymers, or for thicker sheet products providing maximum processing flexibility for your Die.

Our vast industry knowledge and commitment to advancing Die and Feedblock technology has resulted in major breakthroughs in industries from food packaging to pharmaceuticals to aerospace. Cloeren technology also allows appliance Sheet manufactures to produce thinner, more uniform multi-layer sheets. We've developed Dies that allow blood and IV bag suppliers to increase production rates and run times, and a unique Cloeren technology extrudes filled polymers onto the back of carpet for automotive applications. Plus, by developing a way to coextrude the color band for tinted windshields, we cut 30 days from our customers' production cycle. From the widest geomembrane applications to narrow sheets for lab applications, and from thin sheets for thermoform packaging to over 30 mm (1.25 inches) sheets for chemical-resistant applications, we cover the spectrum of sheet possibilities. Sheet Products:

Plastic Cups Refrigerator Liners Clam Shell Packaging Disposable Storage Containers Vinyl Siding Foamed Trim Boards Windshield Safety Films Shower & Tub Surrounds Microwaveable Soup Cups Cookie Trays Dual-Ovenable Trays Carpet Backing Organic-Filled Boards IV Bags Blood Bags Architectural Window Films for Energy Savings and/or Safety Glass Shelf Stable Microwaveable Bowls Shoe Soles

Specialized Application Products: Non-Woven Bags & Rags Plastic Pellets

Foam Board Insulation Iridescent Films Disposable Hospital Gowns & Gloves Die refurbishment Cloeren offers two types of Die refurbishment from our U.S. locations. We can recondition Cloeren Dies as well as those of our competitors to address wear and tear, and restore them to like-new condition. In addition, we are able to reshape internal flow geometry to accommodate a change in your process or polymers. Feedblocks Our Feedblocks allow users to handle a wide range of polymers, rates and structures, from two layers to hundreds of nano layers, without sacrificing performance.

Cloeren provides a wide variety of Die options to help optimize your process, to control gauge uniformity, reduce edge trim and neck-in, and even create monolithic edges on coextruded products.

Lip Adjustments Deckles Encapsulation Cloeren Die technology includes optional lip adjustment features which may be applicable to your particular process. These innovative features are designed to give you optimum control of the Die gap for better thickness uniformity and to rapidly adjust the Die gap opening. Manual AutoGauge QuickGap Removable Lip

We offer a complete range of deckling systems that can be customized to control the extruded product width, reduce edge trim and even to create monolithic edges on coextruded products. IDS Fixed-length & Adjustable External Deckles Power Wedge Low Profile Boat Deckles EBR EDS

Utilizing our patented EDS (Encapsulation Deckle System) increases film production by stabilizing film edges and reducing the amount of neck-in. Plus, the edge trim is more suitable for recycling since it is made of a single polymer. Edge Control EDS Materials of Construction Platings We offer a wide range of high-quality, American-made construction materials to suit your application from mold steel and stainless steel to wear-resistant tool steel. Mold Steel Stainless Steel High Element Steels For lasting protection, Cloeren offers several types of platings to protect against corrosion and to provide a strong and durable finish. Nickel-based Silicon Carbide Nickel-based PTFE Chrome

EXPERTISE: Allied Dies, Inc is a leading manufacturer of Coextrusion Feedblocks, Dies and related equipment. We excel in design, manufacture and service for Dies to processors of Slot Die Coating, Extrusion Coating and Laminating, Cast Film and Sheet. ENGINEERING: All ADI products are designed based on a thorough understanding of fluid flow. Special attention is given to the mechanical and electrical components to facilitate operation and maintenance. SERVICE: Allied Dies, Inc offers new design and remanufacturing services to domestic and foreign processors. ADI provides a full range of Die repairs and modifications to update or re-certify an existing Die to meet todays demanding product demands. QUALITY: ADI's extensive knowledge of Dies and the applicable process allow us to offer quality products at exceptional value. We understand the cost of downtime and poor performance; therefore we strive to provide the best quality product in a timely fashion. At Allied Dies, Inc, we are proud of our reputation for putting customers first in every area of business. We feel that this attitude is one of the most important contributors to ADI's growth and success and the mutually beneficial relationship with our customers. ADI's goal is to always improve and provide customers with the best quality, value and delivery.

Co-Extrusion Systems
Allied Dies Inc. offers Co-Extrusion systems for enhanced product performance. Whether its oxygen or moisture barrier for rigid or flexible packaging, adding colored cap layers, burying recycle, adding a heat-seal later, making stripes or combining any performance enhancing polymers, Allied Dies, Inc. has the expertise and products to help improve your product.

Improve layer uniformity Versatility and flexibility are built into every system Multi-Manifold Dies Feedblocks and Single Manifold Dies Coextrusion Dies for producing alternating stripes of polymer

Sheet Dies
The production of Sheet Dies is one of the most diverse segments of the extrusion industry, in terms of width, thickness and polymers. Allied Dies offers the products and experience to serve the varied industries, including thermoformed packaging, appliance, automotive, home building and construction, optical quality sheet, litho-grade sheet and industrial applications, to name a few. Superior designs and quality products include Single and

Multi-Manifold Dies, Manual and DuraGauge Automatic Lip Adjustment Systems, and a wide range of optional and auxiliary equipment.

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Extrusion Coating
Allied Dies understands the advantages of having an internally deckled Die that permits ease of width chance, reduction or elimination of the edge bead and leak-free operation. Whether coating or laminating paper, foil or film, Allied Dies offers the quality and performance that producers expect and deserve.

Cast Film
Allied Dies offers Dies and related tooling for Cast; Cast embossed and oriented Cast Film. Streamlined manifolds in our DuraFlex and DuraGauge Dies offer superb gauge control with minimal hang-up and degradation. Our Vacuum Box offers stable web-to-roll contact resulting in higher production rates and reduced neck-in.

Slot Die Coating

Slot Die Coating is a repeatable, reliable coating method that continues to gain favor in a variety of coating applications. Slot Die coating offers many advantages over alternate coating methods. The pre-metered application, in a properly designed system, provides uniform coat weights, with the ability to handle a wide range of viscosities, flow rates and percent solids, with extremely thin coatings capable of being applied to a wide range of substrates. The Slot Die process provides a closed delivery path eliminating potentially harmful volatiles of solvent-based fluids from evaporation and the resultant change in viscosity and consistency in the coating. Stripes and patterns can be easily applied using the Slot Die process. Allied Dies builds Fixed Slot Dies, Flexible Lip Dies, with or without hardened Lip Inserts. Dies are constructed from corrosion resistant materials to the highest quality and precision

Specialty & Ancillary Equipment

Strand and pelletizing Dies are designed to meet any polymer requirement. Allied Dies also provides custom designed Dies for specialty applications. Adapter Pipes, transition plates and any related tooling are designed and built to interface Dies and Feedblocks with extruders, screen changers or melt pumps. Die Support and Die Cleaning Carts are custom designed to facilitate handling of Dies and related tooling. Allied Dies DuraGauge Automatic Lip Adjustment System offers fast, repeatable and reliable adjustment of the Die lip gap. The thermal translator is designed to provide responsive expansion and contraction resulting in extended movement of the Die lip opening. The Translator is isolated from the Die lip with Titanium Push Rod for low thermal conductivity. A manual over-ride screw is available in Push Only or Push and Pull Adjustment.

Die Refurbishment

Complete rework services of all makes of Dies. Inspection and confirmation of all work to be performed. Fast, timely repairs to like-new condition. Emergency repairs in Allied Dies or customers facility. Flow surface, manifold and entrance up-grades. Mechanical and electrical upgrades. Conversion of manual lip adjustments to DuraGauge Automatic system.

Combining R&D, manufacturing with service, China Jing Cheng Times has made creating value for customers as its tenet and sincerely provides customers with comprehensive product solutions and quality service. Feedblock One of the key components in the co-extrusion line, the function is to extrude plastic melt into several sheets, then combined these sheets together, through the flow channel of the die, finally extrude a multi-layer film, sheet, board products. Fast Open Lip Die Characteristics

Filexible lower lip fast open adjust system, range between 0-4mm, upper lip flexible for fine adjustment, tolerance can be controlled within 2%. The lower lip can be adjusted easily without stopping the line and this system will reduce your adjusting time from normal 20 minutes to 2 minutes Die lip is more closer to the roller, reduced moulding time, raises product quality. Die lip openess indicator, make operation more presice, more convenient. Inner self-lubrication system effectively avoids wear-out of the components, and save timely maintenance Improved die lip adjusting system, protects die lip and roller as well as the operator.

Automatic Die The automatic die is able to control the precision of products effectively and promptly through fine-tuning by thermal expansion bolts in accordance with the feedback data measured by thickness sensor through automatic transverse shuttle motion. Features Lip adjusting: Push & pull or push only fine adjustment on flexible lip. Central distance between fine adjusting bolts: 25.4mm or 28mm. Standard die width: 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, tailor made upon specific customers request is also available. Both internal deckling system with thick edge reducing device, and external deckling system are supplied for customers option. Heating in different zones with stainless steel rod, 220V/60Hz or 380V /50Hz, fully isolated wire collection. Surface of flow channel is hard chrome plated, with thickness of 0.02-0.03mm, hardness 6065 (ROCKWELL); outside die surface chrome plated thickness 0.01-0.02mm, facilitating maintenance and corrosion prevention. Lip surface finish precision reaches 0.05-0.1(m), other surfaces 0.12-0.18(m).

Foam Sheet Die Features Special flow channel design, sutiable for different raw materials, JCtimes has developed series of dies for PE PP PVC EVA foam products.

Independent temperature control system in lips ensures very identical temperature on the whole width, in order to get most proper expansion rates for different raw materials. Equipped with the feedblock can produce the co-extrusion foamed products, in whiich surface layers are compact and the internal layer is foamed Width adjustment system According customers requirement to design various width adjustment system, include: external deckling system and inernal deckling system.

Features Internal deckling system have reducing thick edge function, mainly use for coating extrusion line. Due to the special adjust requirement, the flow channel of the die also have special design. Screw type external deckling can adjust the width on line and it working can save time, labour, and raw materials,