Davis-Standard to be Systems Integrator for Prodigi Die System

Davis-Standard has announced the systems integration of the EDI Prodigi die system, an APC (automatic profile control) die for cast film, sheet and extrusion coating applications.

The die, which was tested and proven at Davis-Standard’s lab in Fulton, N.Y., is said to be three to five times faster than previous heated die bolt type systems. The new APC uses a direct motorised bolt adjustment for instant modification versus slower responding heaters used in current thermal bolt models.  

“The Prodigi die, when integrated with Davis-Standard’s control system, is able to achieve APC control specification in a few minutes compared to more than 10 minutes when using a heated die bolt, depending on the situation. We look forward to demonstrating these results to the industry and integrating the Prodigi die into our machinery portfolio,” said Rick Keller, Davis-Standard’s vice president of market development for converting systems. “Being the process control system integrator of EDI/Nordson in this endeavour as well as other vendors for major developments enables us to deliver value-added technology to our customers.”  

The technology behind the outstanding performance of the Prodigi die system will be presented at 3:30 p.m. each day for the duration of K at Davis-Standard’s exhibit.