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INDUSTRY PRODUCTS
PDC International Corp. High-speed Shrink
Sleeve/Neck Banding System Benefits
Challenging Packages

PDC International Corp., has re-introduced a shrink sleeve
applicator/bander that operates at up to 400 cpm, and has proven
ideal for a broad range of applications, including bottled and jarred
foods, pharmaceuticals, and products with irregular shapes or
inconsistent sizes, such as candles and syringes.
The new 75C-E Shrinksealer has 2 proprietary technology advantages that are exclusive to PDC. The first is The Indexing Tooling
technology, a film management system that precisely handles sleeving
material through feeding, cutting and application with extraordinary
consistency. The second is a cutting blade assembly that is a unique

- and uniquely long-lived - alternative to the spinning knife configurations that are standard in the packaging industry.
PDC's patented blade assembly is engineered for precision cutting
and perforating. It delivers precise, clean cuts for months, even under
continuous high-speed conditions. Blades can be re-sharpened
repeatedly, and many are double-edged. Double-edged blades are
reversible, so one set provides extraordinary service life. PDC's proprietary blade design translates directly into exceptional packaging
appearance, less machine downtime and substantially longer intervals between blade replacements. PDC blades last months! Not days.
This Shrink Sealer is compatible with standard and sustainable
films, including PVC, PETG, OPS and PLA, including thin gauge
(1.25 mil/30 micron) material. The system applies banding material .375 to 3.0" in diameter and .625 to 4" high for tamper evident
banding and shrink labeling.
The 75C-E is a robust shrink sealer built to UL standards and
engineered for continuous operation. Like other systems in PDC's
product portfolio, it is manufactured in the USA and uses readily
available, off-the-shelf components to minimize Total Cost of
Ownership and prevent unscheduled downtime.
The PDC Model 75C-E Shrink bander is high-volume shrink
sleeve technology that is supplied with tooling tailored to the
product mix. PDC can also supply conveyors, inspection systems,
Zero-Downtime roll unwinds and shrink tunnels (steam, hot air
or infrared.) Vertical and Horizontal perforators can be added for
tamper evidence.
Test processing can be arranged at the PDC Development Lab,
one of the industry's foremost facilities for prototyping, and for the
evaluation of films for package development. Our technicians will
videotape your product and send you the resulting samples.
PDC International Corp.
+1 203.853.1516
Norwalk, CT
www.pdc-corp.com

New Programmable Pump from Fluid Metering
The Intelligent Programmable Pump from Fluid Metering, Inc.
combines FMI's precision valveless STH Stepper Pump with integral
programmable driver in a compact design ideal for integration with
OEM instrumentation. The driver provides precision servo control
of the STH pumps stepper motor for resonance-free, quiet operation.
Having 5 programmable inputs and 2 outputs, the Intelligent Pump
is compatible with multiple programming platforms, including Visual
Basic, C/C++, Delphi, LabView, Analog 0-5 VDC, RS-232, and
CANopen protocol are supported with an optional EtherCAT communication module available.
The Programmable Driver and Stepper provide precision control of
FMI's CeramPump® integral valveless piston pump. FMI's CeramPump® technology features only one moving part, a sapphire-hard
ceramic piston, in contact with fluid. The rotating and reciprocating
piston accomplishes both the pumping and valving functions effectively eliminating check valves present in conventional reciprocating
piston and diaphragm pump designs.
Fluid Metering, Inc.
+1 800.223.3388
Syosset, NY
www.FluidMetering.com

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