Examples of countermeasures in the film/paper industry

Foreign particle removal before coating

  • Adhesion of foreign particles
  • Staff discomfort

Utilising static elimination with a large air flow makes it possible to remove foreign particles adhered to targets even without a factory air supply.

Eliminating static on the back side of film and other areas with limited space

  • Adhesion of foreign particles

When using film, ionizers are needed on both sides of the film. Spot-type ionizers make it possible to ensure sufficient static elimination even in areas where space is limited, such as on the back side of film.

Eliminating static charge in front of measuring devices on papermaking equipment

  • Equipment faults

Paper with a strong electrostatic charge entering a BM meter (which measures water content, for example) can cause equipment faults or unstable readings. An ionizer can eliminate these problems.

Preventing problems with offset printers

  • Clogging, sticking, splashing

Offset printers generate strong electrostatic charges that lead to problems such as double sheet feeding, sheets sticking to the feed tray or impression cylinder, ink splashes, uneven powder dispersion, jammed or misaligned paper in the output, and disruptions in the rest of the process. An ionizer can eliminate these problems.

Eliminating static charge during coating

  • Adhesion of foreign particles
  • Product defects
  • Staff discomfort

In order to coat the paper with a silicone layer, a very strong electrostatic charge (50 to 100 kV) is generated in the sticker release paper, which can lead to problems such as adhesion of foreign particles, sparking and staff discomfort. An ionizer can eliminate these problems.

Preventing double sheet feeding and displaced stacks during collection

  • Clogging, sticking, splashing

Electrostatic charge can cause problems such as double sheet feeding, paper jams and misaligned sheets. Sheets cannot be collected when these problems occur, so countermeasures are necessary. An ionizer provides precise countermeasures and reduces operating costs.