Beating Static Woes

Meech's latest developments are the Model 976 Long Range Pulsed DC Bar and Model 977v2 Power Supply. "Most static control users are familiar with AC equipment, which in most cases has a very limited range, typically 1˝-3˝. Our Pulsed DC Bar (PDC) uses DC technology as opposed to AC," Fyffe says." This allows the end user to have greater control over the ion output of the bar. The customer's benefit is that it will work over much longer ranges—up to 24˝ without the use of air, and 48˝ with an air boost option." These systems are ideally suited for use on winders. Fyffe explains that by directing the bar at the space where the film and roller separate at the unwind, you will be able to remove the charge from the roll as it is generated. "At the rewind area, a bar is positioned in the same area near the contact point. This will alleviate the problems of dust attraction and severe operator shocks," he concludes. PDC systems are easily maintained and have replaceable emitter points.