Gloucester’s Symphonix Control System gives you intelligent, intuitive, single-point graphic control of every component and process on your line, including:
- Vacuum loading, gravimetric blending and layer thickness control
- Auto-profile film thickness control
- Drive speed and temperature control
- Auto-trending of all data inputs
- Full data logging of alarms and events
- OPC data links with other computers, networks
- Fully automated and efficient startup and shutdown
- Automatic ramping of all drives
- On-demand SPC/SQC data and reports
- Sophisticated safety logic
All of our exclusive control technologies are designed so that software upgrades integrate seamlessly with your installed system to reduce maintenance costs and downtime.
Gloucester’s unique design and innovative control system maintain barrel zone temperatures precisely and consistently. This, combined with our exclusive Variable Lead Barrier Screw, which maximizes efficiency and reduces wear, ensure optimum quality. Single or multiple venting stages and a full range of surface plating and other treatments are also available.
Gloucester offers the widest possible selection of dies for every application. We can precisely match the resin you are running as well as the gauge and layer construction of the film, and your desired throughput levels and quality parameters. From the most basic monolayer die, to complex multi-layer dies and die/feed-block combinations, the design is integrated into the overall system for optimum performance.
Gloucester’s casting units feature the latest technology for easy operation, maximum process flexibility and minimal maintenance. Constructed with precision ground steel, high line speed and low vibration deliver improved film quality, plus laminating, coating and embossing capabilities.
Gloucester offers a diverse selection of configurations and models to assure optimum roll quality for your unique application. Rigid construction eliminates vibration for high speed operation without compromising roll edge quality. Software-based Programmable Logic Control (PLC) can be readily applied to your specific production needs. AC Flux Vector drives provide extended performance range whether the product is a thin mulch film or a thick heavy-duty sack.
To maximize profitability and flexibility, Gloucester offers Touchscreen controls on Series 1000 Winders allowing easy access to the PLC. Stored recipes make custom winding setups easy to duplicate.
Gloucester Series 1000 Winders offer:
- Single or dual turret designs
- Shafted or shaftless winding
- Forward and reverse winding and cutover
- Load cell tension monitoring and control
- Closed loop layon roll control and optional gap winding mode
- AC Flux Vector drives with closed loop control dependent upon the application
- Speed matched automatic adhesiveless transfer
- Center, surface or center/surface winding
- Wound roll diameters to 60” (1520 mm)
Our self-contained embossing units are keyed and bolted for fast, easy changeover. Designed to interface smoothly with the casting unit, each unit features a positive rubber nipping roll, engraved steel chill roll, separate temperature control and water bath.
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