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News Release from: Meech International | Subject: Static Elimination solutions
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 January 2003
Static unseating of labels on plastics
avoided
Leading soft drinks manufacturer has installed static elimination solutions prevent labels peeling on soft drinks plastics bottles and avoid production stoppages.
Leading soft drinks manufacturer, Gerber Foods Soft Drinks, has installed Meech Static Elimination solutions on its Sunny Delight lines in Somerset The company produces the popular children's drink range under contract from Proctor and Gamble
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 12 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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instead of spraying plastics instrument lenses to offset static charge build-up during manufacturing, they should are now blown clean using ionizing air guns.
The juice containers are high density polyethylene bottles, which are bought in to the factory prior to labelling, filling and topping.
It was found on occasions that the lines experienced labels curling back on themselves instead of adhering correctly to the bottles, resulting in loss of productivity.
Technical Engineering Manager, Clive Strawbridge, contacted the labelling machine supplier, who recommended calling in Meech Static Eliminators.
Technical Advisor, Mark Jones, investigated the situation and ascertained that it was due to a build-up of static on the labels, induced when two non-conductive materials: the labels and the backing sheet, were pulled apart at high speed, an effect which was exacerbated during periods of low humidity.
His recommendation, that two Meech Static Eliminator Bars be installed on each labelling line, has since been implemented and there have been no further occurrences of the mislabelling problem.
The last word must go to Clive Strawbridge, who confirms that he is "delighted" with the result. Request a free brochure from Meech International ...
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