Who says less is more? When it comes to resources, we say the more the merrier! After all, you have a lot on your plate running a world-class operation. If we can give you one less thing to worry about, we’re pleased to oblige!
That’s why we’ve developed an extensive portfolio of resources to help your operation run like a well-oiled machine. Your profitability depends on maximum efficiency, consistent productivity, greater up-time and responsive service. Our engineering, manufacturing and aftermarket teams collaborate on a regular basis to ensure we’ve got you covered. Tap into this knowledge base any time.
Technical Resources
We like to share knowledge and offer access to white papers and informational blogs written by our in-house experts. You’ll find lots of good information about a host of topics and applications. You can access them any time and share with your colleagues.
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- D-S connect blog: Download and save this PDF to access the topics most important to you. We have a wealth of action-driven content to make your company, operations, and processes better – for your bottom-line! Just click on any title in the document and it will bring you to the blog post of your interest.
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- Resources Center: For all product-specific downloadable PDFs
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- White papers including technical articles and tech tips
Below is to help you navigate the resource page to find technical articles. Feel free to email marketing if you need help.
R&D Capabilities
Your innovation is a priority! We are continually developing and testing new technologies and invite you to do the same by taking advantage of our laboratory capabilities. Our labs are available to you for proof of concept, product trials, machinery qualification, and so much more. Different lab locations offer different capabilities and are set up with various control technology. If you are interested in setting up a lab consultation, inquire here.
Pawcatuck, Conn., USA: Testing for single screw extrusion (sizes ¾ inches (19mm) to 4.5 inches (114mm), coextrusion sheet applications, smooth and groove feed applications, and medical tubing in a clean-room environment.
Fulton, New York, USA: Testing for converting processes with capabilities for unwind and winding, extrusion coating, lamination, cast film, liquid coating and pelletizing.
Suzhou, China: Testing for high-speed FPVC extrusion and microbore tubing.
Vantaa, Finland: Testing for a range of wire and cable and pipe and profile processes, including an extruder laboratory and capabilities for HV and EHV cables, LV jacketing, high-speed buffering, flexible factory joints (AC and DC), and more.
Machinery Upgrades and Parts
We offer multiple aftermarket services to support you. This includes equipment upgrades, replacement parts, custom engineering and existing equipment analysis. Did you know we can do a line audit to see what upgrades may be beneficial? Inquire today!
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- AC motor and drive conversions
- Air-to-water conversion packages
- Die and head upgrades
- Drive system integration
- Feedscrew replacement and rebuilding
- Gearcase retrofits
- Internal diameter increase (IDI) conversions
- L/D conversions
- Melt pumps
- Proces control upgrades
- Splicing upgrades
- Total line upgrades
- UEM (Used Equipment Remanufacturer)
- Web handling
24/7 Customer Service
We have an entire team dedicated to answering your call, 24 hours a day, 7 days week, 365 days of the year. Our customer service hotline (844-MYDAVIS) is a global number and you will automatically be directed to the appropriate location and department for your needs. We also have service numbers according to location:
Davis-Standard, CT: +1-800-480-8105
Davis-Standard, NY: +1-800-338-3660
Brampton Engineering, Canada: +1-647-262-8031
Davis-Standard Limited, UK: +44 (0) 1384 471930
ER-WE-PA GmbH: +49 173-710-6407
Maillefer, Finland: +358 40 773 0339
Maillefer, Switzerland: +41 21 694 4100
Suzhou, China: +86 189-1319-6058
Deacro, Canada: +1-905-564-6566
Thermoforming Systems, LLC, WA: +1-509-454-4578
Davis-Standard Emails
Are you signed up for our emails? If not, please feel free to sign up here. We share company news, provide educational content from our experts, offer tradeshow discounts, send quarterly newsletters, and so much more! You can even update your preferences to choose what types of content you would like to receive. Stay in the know and sign up today!
Seminars
Last but not least, we offer a spring and fall seminar that takes us back to the basics. Appropriately named, The Basics of Plastics Extrusion seminar is one of the most popular in our industry. The positive feedback from attendees has been off the charts!
We recommend this seminar for anyone who is new to the extrusion process. This seminar is also beneficial for anyone who needs a review of extrusion fundamentals. Do not hesitate to add yourself or anyone else to the seminar waitlist. Those on the waitlist receive first notice of open registration before we go public! Each seminar only has 25 seats to ensure an ideal student-to-teacher ratio, so getting on the waitlist is ideal! For a list of topics covered during the seminar, click here to view a sample agenda.
We hope these resources help you with what you need, when you need it. Please feel free to bookmark this page for future reference. If you have any comments or questions related to this post, comment below.
For any other needs, please e-mail marketing.
Cheers,
The D-S Connect Blog Team