June 14, 2022
Safety Training Tips for Summertime and Beyond!A healthy dose of safety training is a good way to prevent accidents while improving operational efficiency. Our EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) team has created the following tips to support a strategic approach to safety training.
Read More >May 23, 2022
10 Tips to Keep Your Extruder Pumping!In this blog, we delve into maintenance by focusing on the extruder. Our team has put together their top 10 tips for keeping your extruder in top condition.
Read More >May 10, 2022
Feedscrew Wear Guidelines for Best ResultsExpanding on the feedscrew longevity series we did back in 2019, this blog provides basic wear guidelines to assist you in knowing when to rebuild or replace your feedscrew
Read More >April 26, 2022
Preventive Maintenance for Davis-Standard Gear Reducers – Oil SelectionSelecting the right lubricant for your gear reducer is important to long-term operational success. In this final blog post of the series, we’ll provide guidance on oil selection.
Read More >April 12, 2022
Preventive Maintenance for Davis-Standard Gear Reducers – Flushing the Gear Reducer In the first blog of this series, we outlined oil change intervals. In this blog, we move on to the next step, flushing the gear reducer. Flushing is a clean-fluid circulation process that removes water, chemical contaminants, air, and particulate matter. Keep your gear reducer for the long-hall with these methods....
Read More >March 29, 2022
Preventive Maintenance for Davis-Standard Gear Reducers – Oil Change IntervalsOil changes! Do we need to say more to convince you how important this regular maintenance task is for your productivity and equipment longevity? Take a look at what we recommend for your gear reducers. Including reducers with and without filtration.
Read More >March 14, 2022
Blown Film Die Coating Considerations and OptionsWhen it comes to the right surface coating for your blown film die, cost and performance can make or break your bottom line. Check out this blog where we review coating options for extrusion spiral dies beyond traditional chrome plating.
Read More >February 23, 2022
Maximizing Your Underwater Pelletizer PerformanceDo you know if your underwater pelletizer is providing you with the desired pellet quality and output? It is not uncommon for many to assume all is well, only to realize that die plate performance is not up to par. The good news is, checking is easy. Check out this blog to learn how you can maximize performance.
Read More >February 7, 2022
Tips for Blow Molding Equipment ExcellencePerformance, prevention, and preparation are essential to ensure long-term efficiency and production from your blow molding equipment. Davis-Standard’s blow molding team put these 10 tips together to help you stay ahead of the curve, keeping your machinery performing its best!
Read More >January 24, 2022
Embracing the Cloud for Smarter Unwind Splicing & TransfersOur industry has reached a point where scrap, downtime, and lost production due to missed splices during the unwinding and web transfer process should and can be prevented. Learn how in this blog...
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