The Industry’s Premier Extruders
What separates a Davis-Standard extruder from the competition? Our customers will tell you it’s the unparalleled performance and durability that makes the difference. Our extruders are so reliable that some are still operating after 50 years of continuous service. This track record combined with high output rates and a rapid return on investment make Davis-Standard extruders the workhorses of the industry.
From single and twin screw extruders to specialty, reclaim, medical and elastomer extruders, the depth and availability of our extruder offering is what makes Davis-Standard the global extrusion leader. We are also recognized for our coextrusion technology, supporting both vertical and horizontal coextrusion configurations.
Regardless of application or location in the world, we have the extruder to suit your requirements and budget.
Cold Feed (DSR) Rubber Extruders
- Available in 2 1/2 inches (65mm) to 6 inches (150mm) with L/D ratios of 10.5:1, 12:1, 15:1, 17:1 and 20:1
- Equipped with unique pneumatic roller feeder to compensate for feed strip variations
- Improved output stability
- Multi-zone temperature control via double cast aluminum heater cooler
Gear Extruders
- Available in 70, 120 and 150mm sizes and with 200, 300 and 370mm screen diameters
- Two-roll feeder for single and multiple strip feeding
- Hydraulic head clamp
- Three temperature control zones
- Touchscreen PLC control
- Dual head capability
- Dancer trim control and feed strip detectors
Cold Feed Rubber Silicone Extruders
- Available in 1 1/2 inches (40mm) to 8 inches (200mm) with L/D ratios of 10.5:1 and 7:1
- Available as a silicone strainer, with a vertical crosshead, and in Lo-Boy configurations
- Unique pneumatic roller feeder to compensate for feed strip variations
- Optional stainless steel hopper with sight glass for pellet stock capability
Multipurpose Cold Feed (DSRE) Rubber Extruders
- Available 1 1/2-inch (40mm) to 8 inches (200mm) with L/D ratios of 20:1
- Equipped with unique pneumatic roller feeder to compensate for feed strip variations
- Multi-zone temperature control via double cast aluminum heater coolers
Thermatic® Extruders
- Diameters: 1-1/2-inch to 12-inch (40mm-305mm)
- Top of the line for all polymer requirements
- Air or water cooled as standard
- Integral or free-standing control panel
- Double reduction gearbox with hardened gears available
- Pressure lubrication on gearbox
Super Blue® Extruders and EuroBlue® Extruders
- Diameters: 2-inch (50mm), 2-1/2-inch (65mm), 75mm, 3-1/2-inch (90mm)
- Standard cost-effective design
- Double reduction gearbox
- Air cooled
- Control panel mounted on base
- Delivery as quick as two weeks from the order date
Groove Feed Extruders
- Diameters: 2-inch to 6-inch (50mm-150mm)
- 36:1 effective L/D ratio
- High output for polyolefin materials
- Double reduction gearbox
- Pressure lubrication on gearbox
HPE-Horizontal Extruders
- Diameters:3/4-inch (20mm), 1-inch (25mm), 1-1/4-inch (32mm), 1-1/2-inch (38mm) & 1-3/4-inch (45mm)
- Caster mounted for portability
- Double reduction gearbox
- Compact design
- Integral control panel mounted on base
HPE-Vertical Extruders
- Diameters: 3/4-inch (20mm), 1-inch (25mm), 1-1/4-inch (32mm), 1-1/2-inch (38mm) & 1-3/4-inch (45mm)
- Utilized in coextrusion applications
- Motorized and manual position available
- Vertical design for space consideration
- Control panel mounted on base
MEDD Extruders
- Diameters: 3/4-inch (20mm), 1-inch (25mm)
- (40mm)
- Direct drive motor
- Replaceable feed section liner
- Compact design for medical applications
- Interchangeable barrel liners
Thermatic® High-Speed Extruder
- Maximum Drive Power: 600 HP
- Maximum Speed: 1200 RPM
Gemini® Conical (GC) Twin Screw Extruders
- Available GC-40: 1.6/3.4-inch (40/86mm), GC-61: 2.4/5.1-inch (61/130mm), GC-65: 2.5/5.1-inch (65/165mm)
- Low rpm screws with internal sealed water-cooling systems
- Rugged, high-performance gearbox
- Flood feed capacity
- High-efficiency Thermafin air-cooled barrel heaters and sealed
- Water-tempered screws
Gemini® Parallel (GP) Twin Screw Extruders
- Models: GP-94, GP-114, GP-140
- Low RPM design
- High torque gearbox
- Equipped with a control cabinet and drive motor mounted on a common base
- Preheater available on GP-114 and GP-140 models
Ram Stuffer Extruders
- Diameters: 3 1/2-inch (90mm), 4 1/2-inch (115mm), 6-inch (150mm), 8-inch (200mm)
- Designed for reclaiming low bulk density feedstocks
- Pneumatic ram to stuff material into the screw
- Extra large feed throat to maximize feeding in low bulk density material
Scrapper® Dual Diameter Extruders
- Extra large feed throat and feed assist components for added efficiency
- Widely used ram stuffer and crammer extruders available
- Models: 350/600 (Process/Feed), 450/800 (Process/Feed), 650/1000 (Process/Feed)
- Ideal for processing scrap in web form directly from rolls, low or high bulk density material
- Feed assist component eliminates cost of shredding, grinding, and densification
Hot Melt Extruders
- A throat opening that is 12 to 14 times the size of standard throat openings
- Capable of batch, continuous, or rope feeds
- L/D that is designed for specific applications
- Vented barrel available to assist with issues related to volatiles
Scrap Reclaim Extruder
- Diameters: 3 1/2-inch (90mm), 4 1/2-inch (115mm), 6-inch (150mm)
- Gear reducer, feed section, barrel and drive motor are mounted to a rugged base
- Aggressive feedscrew designs for increased production rates
- Barrels are bimetallic lined for long wear
Industry Leading Foam Extrusion
We are an industry leader in foam extrusion. Whether you’re trying to achieve a specific product density or insulation characteristic, Davis-Standard foam extrusion capabilities make it possible. Our turnkey foam solutions are backed by proven technology and excellent results, enabling us to excel in food packaging, construction and consumer products industries.
Davis-Standard’s single and twin-screw tandem foam lines, and in-line foam technology are recognized industry-wide thanks to high output processing of PE, PS and PP foam sheet. Not only do we offer the highest industry foam outputs per tandem line size, our systems allow for direct processing of foam flake, removing the need for pelletizing.
Our turnkey solutions for sheet used in board for insulation and construction applications are backed by proven technology and excellent results. Advantages of our experience and capabilities include:
- Highest industry outputs per tandem line size
- Systems that allow direct processing of foam flake, removing the need for pelletizing
- Proprietary flat die designs for high-performance requirements
- High-performance low energy secondary screw designs
We supply a wide range of Davis-Standard-built and Davis-Standard-specified equipment with experienced partners. Our application engineering is second to none, and we work side-by-side with customers to deliver solutions that meet production demands. Proven feedscrew designs and control system options further support system performance. This includes connectivity solutions for remote data access via laptop and Web browsing as well as multi-level security to protect set-up functions and accessibility.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Insulation board
Line Speed Range - Up to 50 mpm / Up to 150 fpm
Thickness Range - 20 to 100 mm / 0.787 to 4 inches
Materials - PS
Davis-Standard has extensive experience in supplying complete systems for foam sheet used in protective packaging applications. Process advantages include:
- Highest industry outputs per size
- High-performance primary for best distribution and high gas percentages
- Breaker plate and spider-less die designs depending on requirements
- Die gap toggle feature for passing melt contaminates
- Precise concentricity adjustment with fine die gap adjustment
- Low energy secondary screw designs
We supply a wide range of Davis-Standard-built and Davis-Standard-specified equipment with experienced partners. Our application engineering is second to none, and we work side-by-side with customers to deliver solutions that meet production demands. Proven feedscrew designs and control system options further support system performance.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Protective packaging
Line Speed Range - Up to 50 mpm / Up to 150 fpm
Thickness Range - 20 to 100 mm / 0.787 to 4 inches
Materials - PE
Our global experience in supplying sheet lines used in thermoformed packaging has made us a sheet extrusion leader. We understand the importance of each component and offer a range of Davis-Standard built and sourced equipment from trusted partners. We work with each customer to identify and address production demands to positively impact the bottom line.
Advantages of our capabilities in this area include in-line and off-line thermoforming sheet designs; high-speed extrusion systems, non-dried and dried APET solutions; on-line low bulk density scrap re-processing capabilities, single or multi-lane extrusion for optimal cooling, special FFS quality sheet line designs, and unique nipping and non-nipping auxiliary cooling carts.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Thermoformed packaging, form fill seal (FFS) packaging
Line Speed Range - .5 to 60 mpm / 5 to 200 fpm
Thickness Range - 0.25 to 2.5mm / 0.010 to 0.100 inches
Materials - HIPS, PP and PET
Flexible and Customized Extrusion Control Solutions for Every Process
- DS-eTPC touch-screen control
- DS-Tablet hand-held operator interface
The brain of the extruder drives your operation and smarter process controls make a huge impact on the bottom line. That is why every system in Davis-Standard’s full line of process controls is operator-friendly, efficient and reliable. From discrete to full supervisory control, our control systems are engineered in-house to ensure quality and value.
The signature EPIC III® and Integrator controls, the portable DS-Tablet and affordable DS-eVUE are just a few of our technologies that take the guesswork out of your extrusion operation. Davis-Standard’s proven systems do the thinking for you about systems integration, temperature control and process controls.
Davis-Standard's EPIC III® is an advanced Windows®-based touch screen extrusion process control system offering complete plant management and process control capabilities. Advantages include:
- Adaptable and expandable touch screen displays
- Supervisory features: event logging, customized reports, SQC, historical trending, maintenance/troubleshooting, pressure set-up and more
- Partial and complete line overview, detailed extruder data, recipe creation/storage, etc.
- iFIX™ SCADA software for Windows®
- ControlLogix™ PLC platform (optional Siemens S-7)
- Connectivity solutions for remote data access via laptop and Web browsing
- Object linking and embedding for process control
- A multiple-level security system to protect set-up functions and accessibility
- Network capability for remote monitoring of multiple systems
- Available DVD writer and removable hard drive for secure system data back-ups
Davis-Standard’s EPIC IV® integrates a high performance HMI experience with supervisory control for complex systems. With Windows®-based plant management and extensive process control capabilities, the EPIC IV can be customized for any extrusion or converting application. Supervisory features include alarm and event logging, customized real-time reports, SQC, historical trending, data collection, maintenance/troubleshooting help files, calibration, tuning, and more.
- iFIX SCADA software for Windows®
- Premium connectivity solutions enable the EPIC to communicate with a wide variety of third party equipment.
- ControlLogix PLC platform standard
- Best-in-class historian software solution that collects, stores, and retrieves data efficiently and securely
- ReACT - Remote access for service and support - requires an Internet connection
- Multi-level security system to protect set-up functions and accessibility
- OPC UA server available for MES/ERP connectivity.
- Multi-Language support for global availability
- Adaptable and expandable touch-screen displays
- Machine KPI data clearly displayed on line overview and control screens that are customized to match the specific application
The DS-eVUE combines many features of the EPIC III® with the low-cost requirements of previous HMI applications. Features include:
- 15-inch widescreen
- Graphics overview
- Reports
- Trending
- Event log
- Data collection
- WEB interface (2 concurrent users)
- Email notifications
- FDA-21 Part 11 ready
- Electronic signatures
The DS-eTPC (touch panel control) offers comprehensive integrated touch-screen control with attractive pricing. Advantages include:
- Coordinated line drive control (standard feature)
- Operator friendly design
- Cold start inhibit
- High and high-high alarms for each pressure point
- Recipe creation and storage
- Provision for system networking to a supervisory computer via Ethernet LAN
- Pre-configured and engineered levels with added temperature and line control options
- Optional closed loop pressure control for melt pump operation, additional line drive and heat zones
- Optional line drive
The DS-XEL control system is the new standard for extruder controls. The XEL features a high performance design approach that helps users be more productive by highlighting extruder key performance data and streamlining operating
features. It also supports connectivity to supervisory systems to allow users to collect real-time data for their manufacturing execution system (MES) or asset performance management (APM) systems.
High-performance HMI design philosophy for enhanced operator experience. Allows operators to focus on relevant controls and data.
- Built in security to prevent unauthorized changes to system setup parameters.
- Multi-Language support built in.
- OPC-UA for easy supervisor system connectivity.
- Safety integrated into the PLC control system.
- Process alarm logging.
- Real time and historical trending.
- Data logging
- Recipe creation for product repeatability.
- IIoT licensing MQtt protocol
- Heater zone alarming – deviation, process, power fail, load fail, T/C break
- Monitoring of individual zone heater current draw
- Auto and Self tuning options per zone
- Extruder maintenance run timer
- Bar graph display of speed deviation from setpoint
- Min/Max and average motor load during a run
Davis-Standard’s hand-held operator interface – the DS Tablet – is a convenient option available with the EPIC III® (iFIX) system. It features:
- 10.4-inch touch-screen
- Wireless connection to EPIC III®
- Windows embedded software
- Docking station, USB ports, charger, and solid-state drive
- Rugged design for industrial environment
- Operator access functions while in areas not practical for typical OCS locations
- Concurrent remote viewing of EPIC III® on office PC with Internet Explorer®
Other advantages of the DS Tablet include:
- A process control screen similar to the EPIC III®
- Temperature screens to change set-point
- Line control screens to change drive set-points
- Ability to create, select and view historical trend groups (historical data is stored on the EPIC III®)
- Viewing and acknowledgment of new and current alarm settings
- Print reports at the EPIC III®
- Security for engineer, supervisor and operator groups
Using the ReACT support system customers can enjoy high-speed remote troubleshooting support from Davis-Standard via a secure Internet connection. This system provides real-time viewing and control of EPIC III® screens and PLC systems without affecting the current application. It also provides a faster response to customer needs regarding EPIC III®/PLC controls or process issues.
- Uses standard Internet Explorer®
- Service is intended for troubleshooting and process support
- Works using a third hard drive, which is connected by the customer when support is needed
This cost-effective system, an upgrade from the MACO® 6500RS introduced in 2005, is available for retrofit to existing systems. It offers a number of enhancements including screen updates nearly three times faster than older systems. The Operator’s Graphical User Interface has been upgraded to Wonderware® 8.0 and Windows® XP Professional that communicate with the PLC over two separate servers instead of one. This allows for transmission of set points over one server while values are transmitted over another, saving time and improving functionality.
Other significant upgrades include machine screens in several languages, an upgraded setpoint change log to track changes made by the machine operators, a Statistical Process Control program to continuously track 34 items each cycle, and a recipe “save” function to verify recipe names and eliminate the potential for lost recipes. A new “Heat Soak” feature reduces the chances for a cold start-up by requiring machines to be above the low-temperature alarm for at least two hours before the extruder and head tooling programming hydraulics will run. In addition, now both the PLC and Operator’s Station have an uninterruptible power supply to keep them from shutting off during momentary power failures.
As with the MACO® 6500RS, this system includes closed-loop synchronous shoot/fill, adaptive speed control and a PLC ladder logic that can be viewed in real time. Davis-Standard also offers a range of on-site training programs as well as 24/7 telephone service. Especially advantageous is the availability of real-time computer-direct machine service through the Internet.
Davis-Standard’s international presence as a premier supplier of sheet extrusion machinery reaches customers in the automotive, construction, industrial and recreational markets, foodservice industry, and those in high-end medical and personal care applications.
Our signature XP Express® and EX-M-PLAR® series roll stands, chill roll technology, feedscrew designs, and coextrusion knowledge enable value-added manufacturing of multi-layer sheet. This includes heavy gauge, high-density PE, low-density PE, PMMA, PS, ABS, PP, PET, high barrier and high-temperature sheet.
We’ve engineered sheet systems for foam, flexible and rigid sheet extrusion for applications up to nine layers. Bring us your idea and we’ll deliver the solution.
Part of Davis-Standard, Thermoforming Systems LLC (TSL) designs, manufactures and markets leading-edge thermoforming equipment to the North American food packaging industry. TSL is the market leader in thermoforming equipment technology for high-volume packaging. TSL solves thermoforming challenges by providing the appropriate products and services that are quantifiably superior to other options. Alongside Davis-Standard, TSL has a variety of manufacturers in the extrusion, tooling, automation, and granulating industries in the USA and worldwide to offer full project services, providing the end customer with a single point of contact for their project.
Davis-Standard has years of experience supplying complete turnkey sheet extrusion lines for sheet utilized in thermoformed packaging. Our experience and capabilities include:
- In-line and off-line thermoforming sheet designs
- High speed extrusion systems
- Non-dried and dried APET sheet solutions
- On-line low bulk-density scrap re-processing capabilities
- Single lane or multilane extrusion to maximum cooling performance
- Special FFS quality sheet line designs
- Special nipping and non-nipping auxiliary cooling carts.
We understand the importance of each piece of equipment on a sheet line and offer a wide range of DS-built and DS-specified equipment with experienced partners. Our application engineering is second to none and we work with each customer to deliver a sheet solution that will meet their production demands.
Bigger and faster sheet lines require most sophisticated controls and our DS-eVue and EPICIII® control systems allow complete line control, with the following benefits:
- Touch-screen displays with complete line overview, detailed extruder data, recipe creation, etc
- ControlLogix or Siemens PLC platform
- Connectivity solutions for remote data access via laptop and Web browsing
- Multi-level security system to protect set-up functions and accessibility
Typical Specifications
Applications - Thermoformed packaging, Form Fill Seal (FFS) packaging
Line Speed Range - 1.5 to 60 mpm / 5 to 200 fpm
Size Range - 0.25 to 2.5 mm / 0.010 to 0.100 inch
Materials - HIPS, PP and PET
Achieving cost reduction is our goal for applications in the packaging, automotive, appliance, building products and consumer products industries. One of the best ways to do this for sheet applications is through density reduction and/or the use of lower cost fillers. Davis-Standard offers sheet and foam application engineering that is second to none, working with experienced partners to ensure customers have the system their process demands. This includes chemical and physical blowing agent system that allow for material savings of five to 30 percent, as well as systems for feeding talc, CaCO3 and other fillers.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Thermoformed packaging, form fill seal (FFS) packaging, insulating sheet
Line Speed Range - 1.5 to 90 mpm / 5 to 300 fpm
Thickness Range - 0.25 to 2.5mm / 0.010 to 0.100 inches
Materials - HIPS, PP, PE, HDPE and PET
Appliance and high-quality electronic sheet applications demand perfection. Davis-Standard has extensive experience in this area. We supply sheet systems that achieve high-quality surface finishes and that utilize engineering plastics to deliver required physical property performance. This includes sophisticated controls for bigger and faster sheet lines.
Advantages include on-line low bulk-density scrap reprocessing capabilities, single lane or multi-lane extrusion for optimal cooling performance, and high-speed stacking systems to accommodate maximum available output and cooling.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Signage, POS/PPS displays, LCD screen components, lighting and white goods
Line Speed Range - 0.5 to 30 mpm / 1 to 100 fpm
Size Range - 0.25 to 12mm / 0.010 to 0.500 inches
Materials - HIPS, ABS, Acrylic (PMMA), PC, PETG
Davis-Standard’s innovative extrusion design engineering and extensive field experience enable us to supply proven technology for plastic sheet utilized in heavy sheet applications for the marine and automotive industries. In addition to Davis-Standard engineered technology, we have trusted relationships with industry partners who augment our lines with specified equipment needed to support our customer’s production demands. This coupled with our extensive control system capabilities give our customers peace of mind knowing that they can come to a single source for the heavy gauge sheet requirements.
Advantages of our sheet extrusion equipment include capabilities for producing heavy gauge sheet from 1/2 to 3-inch thicknesses, an online lamination system to allow quick pattern changes, single or multi-lane extrusion for maximum cooling performance, and high-speed stacking systems to accommodate maximum available output and cooling.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Wall partitions, canoes, fender wells/guards, cutting boards, marine applications
Line Speed Range - 0.25 to 3 mpm / 0.5 to 20 fpm
Thickness Range - 12 to 75mm / 1/2 to 3 inches
Materials - HMWHDPE, PP, PMMA
Davis-Standard has over 40 years experience supplying complete turnkey sheet extrusion machinery solutions for roofing and coating sheet applications. In addition to versatile equipment options, we supply control systems to support processing efficiency and user-friendly machine operation.
Our sheet extrusion capabilities for roofing lines include direct in-line compounding or single screw extrusion systems (TPO and FPVC) for roofing and waterproof membranes. Advantages include innovative designs for heat-sensitive formulations, process verification capability prior to machine production, customized widths based on output rates and variable width requirements, and multiple unwind and secondary substrate laminating capability.
For automotive and industrial carpet lines we supply carpet back extrusion coating systems (PE, FPVC, TPO) for commercial carpet and tile carpet applications as well as automotive floor mat and sound attenuation applications. Our thermoplastic extrusion process replaces solution latex coating processes. Advantages include high output extrusion rates for efficient processing, energy savings through reduced solution-based product drying, and a smaller footprint. High material mineral fill levels also reduce production costs as does the addition of recyclable content.
Typical Specifications
Applications - Roofing membrane, waterproof membrane, geotextiles, banner/signage
Line Speed Range - 1.5 to 90 mpm / 5 to 300 fpm
Thickness Range - 0.25 to 2.5 mm / 0.010 to 0.100 inch
Materials - TPO, FPVC, PP, PE
With continued growth in the PPE marketplace due to COVID-19, Davis-Standard is equipped to supply new line capabilities or upgrade existing lines. A variety of PPE resins can be processed on most sheet lines with a few modifications. Our extruders, melt pumps, dies, and roll stands offer the versatility needed for making FDA approved clear plastic sheet in a cost-effective manner. Factors such as extruder torque, optimized screw design, machine direction thickness control, dies built for specific resins, and the right roll stand configuration all contribute to a more efficient PPE sheet process and desired outputs.
Equipment advantages include extended field range motors, vented and plugged extruder barrels, controlled leakage flow, reduced pressure variability, preferred die features, vertical downstack, J-stack and horizontal stack roll stands, and a range of control system technology. Our team is available to evaluate existing capabilities and make recommendations based on application or quote a new system, sized to meet your needs.
Typical Specifications
Applications – Barrier guards, Face shields and protective devices, disposable healthcare products.
Materials – PET, PETG, PMMA, PC, CPS, PP
Davis-Standard offers a comprehensive line of laboratory and pilot-scale equipment designed to meet sheet processing requirements for product development, polymer research, material testing, and validation. This includes extruders, process controls, feedscrew technology, and
roll stand options. Single or multi-layer laboratory systems are available as well as individual components. Sturdy and reliable construction simulates production performance and accuracy. Advantages include:
Vertical Down Or Horizontal Stack Configurations:
- Stack width from 8”-24”
- Roll diameter from 5”-12”
- Stack rolls can be driven individually or with single chain drive
- Pneumatic or hydraulic nip pressure
- Touch screen control of independent stack drives
- Independent torque and speed control available
- Meets ANSI B 151.20 sheet safety standards
- Options: high-temperature rolls, slitting, substrate pay-off, corona treating, stack rolls with alternate finish, and on-line thickness gauge
Typical Specifications
Line Speed Range – 1-20fpm
Thickness Range – .005”-.125”
Materials – Typical thermoplastics and engineered resins
As a world class equipment supplier and preferred business partner of EDI®, Davis-Standard is pleased to be the systems integrator for the new Prodigi™ die systems. Using this die technology, converting customers have the opportunity to boost converting performance at a significant cost savings. This patent-pending motorized lip actuator system allows for faster APC control achieving spec in 3-4 times faster than thermal bolt dies.
- Improve team safety
- Greater energy savings
- Optimal repeatability
- Faster set-up speed
- Gain additional stroke
- Results validated