How It Works:

Baldwin’s FilmCylinderCleaner™ system automatically cleans the cylinders used in the film extrusion process, by using a cloth-roll-based cleaning apparatus that spans the width of the extrusion web. This is paired with a precision spray system that also spans the width of the web, which precisely applies cleaning detergent to the cloth. Baldwin offers an array of cloths and detergents which are designed to ensure maximum performance for the specific needs of a variety of applications.

A touchscreen panel enables easy operation of the FilmCylinderCleaner™ system - various programmable cleaning modes, including continuous, periodical and manual-on-demand, are available to suit different needs. Cylinder cleaning can be conducted during production, without interrupting the film extrusion process, to help reduce production times while increasing product quality. Deep cleanings can be performed with the web out.

Each compact cleaning unit can be built for applications as wide as 3000mm - special solutions are available for larger widths, up to 6000mm. Systems can be installed on new or existing equipment - our engineers are experts at ensuring our systems work with your line.

Noteworthy Benefits:

  • Systems ensure no scratching of cylinder surfaces, eliminating the risk of cylinder damage caused by manual cleaning

  • Switching from a manual cleaning process to an automated one promotes employee health and safety

  • System prevents quality issues, cleaning deposits from cylinders before they become visible in the end product

  • Cleaning no longer will interrupt the production process, as it can be completed during production

  • Easy startup procedure features automatic “pre-wetting” or “priming” of the system.

  • Linear contact of cleaning avoids “lollipop” effects

  • Multiple cleaning modes are user programmable and offer near infinite flexibility to suit different needs

 

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How to Deliver Automation and Productivity in Film Extrusion

• Operator safety • Process efficiency • Energy consumption • Quality consistency
How to implement optimal chill & cast cylinder cleaning and surface treatment in cast film extrusion, plastic sheet extrusion and blown film extrusion.


FilmCylinderCleaner™ Resources:

 
FILMCYLINDERCLEANER INFOSHEET - ENGLISH

FILMCYLINDERCLEANER INFOSHEET - ENGLISH

 
FILMCYLINDERCLEANER INFOSHEET - GERMAN

FILMCYLINDERCLEANER INFOSHEET - GERMAN

 
Baldwin Technology's FilmCylinderCleaner™ (FCC) is a highly efficient solution for automatically cleaning of cast and chill cylinders in film and sheet extru...