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The Optimation name is synonymous with solutions in process coating systems. Our staff has extensive experience in web conveyance, roll coating and converting operations, making Optimation your go-to expert source to tackle your unique challenges and project goals. Coating operations expertise includes various coating techniques, roll coating systems, slot die/curtain coating techniques, extrusion coating, coating thin on metallized films and toll coating. Process measurement expertise includes techniques for tracking and controlling coating weight, defects and viscosity, along with process modeling.
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Example Project Applications
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Renovation of a polyethylene coating machine, comprising a new laminator, dryer, and web treatment equipment |
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Machine air system for handling of an extruded polymer film |
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Chemical mixing facilities including metering and blending systems for emulsions and polymer solutions |
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Pneumatic conveying and blending systems for bulk pelletized solids used in coating formulation process |
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Complete coating line redesign/rebuild/startup comprising web unwinding, steering, laminating, turning, gravure coating, drying, and rewinding |
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Laminator and winder foundations |
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Web flotation dryer damper and controls upgrades |
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Coating flow visualization fixture design |
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Die coating process feasibility study, preliminary design and engineering, detailed engineering and follow-up performance study |
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Coating line redesign/rebuild/startup of high speed, multi stage laminating, printing and coating machine comprising unwind, tension controls, gravure printer with independent dryer, dual extrusion laminators, ozone surface activation systems, web traversing optical scanners, dip coating stations, slitting stations, VOC fume containment enclosures, and all services including electric, hydraulic and chilled water |
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Mixing and delivery system for high viscosity multi-component coating formulation, including high temperature processing, sanitary piping, and control and elimination of air entrainment in system |
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Automatic profile extrusion coating die system design |
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Cooling roll structural, thermodynamic and hydraulic design |
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Photographic paper extrusion coating line rebuild |
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Wingems/Visual Basic coating formulation process model |
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Integrated control system for pilot and manufacturing plants for new emulsion coating process, including mixing, blending, and ultrafiltration of highly viscous coatings |
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Coating formulation facility, equipment and controls; coating delivery system to slot die applicator; optimization of slot die |
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Laboratory, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plant Design, Build, and Start-up |
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Coating Process Development and Design |
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Web Handling Systems, Design, Installation, Automation and Control |
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Vision Systems, Image Acquisition, and Digital Image Analysis for On-Line and Off-Line Coating Defect Detection and Analysis |
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Coating Flow Visualization Tools and Techniques |
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Coating Fluid Rheology Measurement and Analysis |
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Process Area, Warehousing and Material Handling System Layout |
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Plant and Process Electrical Design |
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Process Control and Automation From Level I Through Level IV |
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Software Development and Implementation for Monitoring of Process Variables and for High-Speed Data Acquisition |
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Optimation’s applied experience in machine design and build ranges from providing
single discipline expertise such as software and automation services; to full turnkey
solutions, from conceptual design to implementation, testing, installation and maintenance.
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