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Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC designs and builds flatextrusion dies and coating heads for plastic processors and webconverters. This was our mission back in 1971, when Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries started out as a machine shop of four people in a smalltown in the U.S. Midwest. Now we are a global force – a leadinginternational manufacturer of flat dies and the field’s technologicalpartner. Our sole business goal is still the same: to provide producers offilm, sheet, coatings, and laminates with value, quality, and dependableservice.

To help our customers innovate and grow, we are constantly developingnew die systems with enhanced capabilities. Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries’ initial innovations were the Autoflex® and Ultraflex® dies, nowworldwide industry standards in gauge control. Today we are the only flatdie builder whose manufacturing capabilities are totally three-dimensional, from initial concepts through engineering to the cutting oftool steel. This enables us to produce dies with flow-channel geometriesthat used to be impractical, if not impossible, to achieve. The result:systems that provide better product quality, greater raw-materialeconomy, and higher productivity than ever before.

Every system from Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries is customengineered. Our engineers work with you to determine the manifolddesign, die body materials, flow surfaces, temperature controls, thicknessadjustment, deckling, and other elements to best meet the needs of theapplication. We have designed, built, and installed a system for every flat-die extrusion and converting technique including cast film, oriented film,extrusion coating, fluid coating, sheet, and many more. Besides supplyingdie systems directly, we also design and build them for turnkeyprocessing lines supplied by the world’s major equipment manufacturers.

Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, U.S.A. remains our world headquarters andprimary manufacturing location, but we also serve customers through oursubsidiaries positioned throughout the world: Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries - Premier Coating Division, also located in Chippewa Falls,Wisconsin, Nordson EDI Europe nv, located in Temse, Belgium, NordsonEDI Japan, located in Tokyo, Japan, and Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., located in Shanghai, China. Together withour extensive network of agents, these facilities provide comprehensivesales and technical support.

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ remanufacturing facilities in ChippewaFalls, Belgium, China and Japan help customers protect their investmentsin Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries equipment by returning dies tooriginal specifications and upgrading them with advanced systems.

Besides innovation and worldwide access, Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries helps processors and converters succeed by assuring them ofdies that arrive on time, start up quickly, and run reliably for years tocome. Some of our original dies, in fact, are still in full production. Ourcommitment to quality embraces not only performance, but service –before, during, and after the sale.

SheetOriented FilmCast Film Extrusion

Chicago, Milan, São Paulo, Beijing– Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries dies are hard at work wherevermanufacturers process polymers or coatings. NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries has been a leading supplier of flatdie systems in the U.S. for over four decades–all the whilewinning customers in every other part of the world. Todaymore than half of the dies and feedblocks we produce aredelivered to customers outside the U.S.

To help customers succeed no matter where they dobusiness, we have an international support network thatprovides rapid access to sales services, technical assistance,spare parts, and die rework. Besides supplying die systemsdirectly to customers, we also design and build them forturnkey processing lines supplied by the world’s majorOEMs.

Every die from Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries is acustom-engineered product. Working with each customer,our engineers determine the manifold design, die bodymaterials, flow surfaces, temperature controls, thicknessadjustment, deckling and other basic elements that bestmeet the needs of the application.Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries coextrusion systems range from feedblock-fedsingle-manifold designs to multi-manifold dies for sevenlayers or more. Our coextrusion feedblocks provide preciseon-line adjustment of layer thickness and sequence.Deckling options span a wide range of internal and externalsystems.

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries systems have beeninstalled for every flat-die extrusion and convertingtechnique:

Cast film. Our proprietary manifold designs and gaugeprofiling systems provide tight control over materialconsumption, increase product consistency, and preventdefects and roll distortions. Specially designed dual-chamber vacuum boxes ensure stable, uniform rolldevelopment.

Oriented film. Lip-adjusting technology developed forthis application ensures critical gauge control for thedownstream tentering process.

Sheet. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries builds diesfor applications that range from stress-free optical sheet tothick, heavy-duty products, and from narrow strips to multi-meter-wide geomembranes. Rapid width and thicknessadjustment features provide production versatility for customprocessors.

Extrusion coating. Dies are available with edge profilecontrol, full internal/external deckling, and motorized decklesthat permit fast adaptation to changes in web width.

Fluid coating. Inherently more productive than rollcoaters, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ slot diecoating heads can be configured with internal deckling andautomated thickness control.

SYSTEMS FOR EVERYFLAT-DIE PROCESS,

ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD

Fluid CoatingCoating

HELPING CUSTOMERS TO SUCCEED

In extrusion processing and web converting, technology is the most

powerful force for success. Many Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries

customers are engaged in competitive markets where even a slight saving in

raw material cost or a marginal increase in throughput can yield a significant

advantage. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries is a reliable technological

resource for these companies, providing a steady stream of innovations with

real benefits. Often these competitive advantages are neither “slight” nor

“marginal” but dramatic and decisive. Here are some examples:

Higher Productivity. Our proprietary three-dimensional flow-simulationsoftware optimizes flow surfaces in Multiflow® manifolds and Ultraflow®

feedblocks. And the Autoflex® automated gauge control system provides greateradjustability, shorter response times, and finer resolution than competitiveequipment.

Material Cost Savings. Manufacturers large and small cut resin consumptionand reduce scrap with Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Ultraflex® manual andAutoflex® automated gauge control systems, and Edge Profile Control

TM(EPC) dies

for edge-bead reduction in extrusion coating.Reduced Downtime. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ technologies for quick

on-line product changeovers make flexible manufacturing practical. These include:FastGap® systems for changing product thickness, Accuflow

TMonline-adjustable

coextrusion feedblocks, and Fast DeckleTM

to vary product width without stoppingproduction. To reduce downtime for maintenance, Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries has developed Autoflex VI gauge-control modules, Multiflow manifolddesigns that prevent polymer degradation and plateout, and Ultracart® rapid dieservicing systems.

Enhanced Product Quality. Multiflow manifolds provide precise melt flow distribution and layer-to-layer uniformity in coextrusion. Ultracoat® and PremierFixed Lip slot die coating heads eliminate the airborne contaminants (andthroughput limitations) of roll coating. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ advancedengineering and machining capabilities, combined with a company-wide qualityassurance system, result in high-precision dies that meet exact productspecifications year after year.

Process Laboratories. The company’s Technology Center can be used to “testdrive” virtually any extrusion or coating process that involves flat dies. Not far fromNordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ world headquarters in Chippewa Falls, WI, theCenter includes multiple self-contained process laboratories that companies canrent for product development and process testing. Recognizing that our customersseek to maximizeproduction of saleablegoods, Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries hasestablished the processlabs as a way for them toexplore all alternativeswithout incurring the highmaterial costs and lostoutput of trial runs on theirown commercial-scaleproduction lines.

To provide customers with comprehensive sales assistance and technicalsupport anywhere in the world, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries hasestablished an extensive sales network of U.S. offices and internationalagents. This global force, combined with specialists at our U.S. headquarters,Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries - Premier Coating Division, Nordson EDIEurope nv, Nordson EDI Japan, and Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries(Shanghai) Co., Ltd., gives customers access to:

Experienced sales engineers, who consult with customers to identify the bestdie systems for their specific end-product requirements. Since virtually everyNordson Extrusion Dies Industries system is built on a custom basis, salesengineers play a crucial role.

Skilled technicians, who provide customers around the world with on-sitestart-up assistance and troubleshooting.

Extensive spare parts departments in the U.S., Europe, and Asia that maintaininventories of most standard parts and ship them within a day. Elsewhere, NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries agents stock frequently requested components andinstantly refer special orders to the U.S. headquarters. With direct access tocustomer engineering records, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries can quicklyproduce custom parts to get lines back up and running.

In addition to supporting European and Asian agents by providing technicalservice and spare parts, Nordson EDI Europe nv and Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. manufacture die components to meet regionalstandards and expectations. The ultimate goal of this is to produce “completelyEuropean and Asian dies for European and Asian customers.”

SALES AND SUPPORTAROUND THE GLOBE

In manufacturing dies, Nordson Extrusion Dies

Industries combines exten-sive computerized automa-

tion with skilled metal-work-ing craftsmanship, such as

that required for hand-polishing all die surfaces.

Using proprietarysoftware, Nordson

Extrusion DiesIndustries engineers

can model in threedimensions the flow

of molten polymerthrough a manifold

(shown here) orfeedblock.

Controls for Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries’ computerized machiningcenters are linked to the company'ssimulation software, making possible fullythree-dimensional die production, from initialconcepts to the cutting of steel.

For die surfaces that must beexceedingly smooth and flat,Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries operates a climate-controlled micro-grinding plantand a laser system (shown here)for sub-micron measurementof flatness.

Five-axismachining center atNordson Extrusion

Dies Industries’headquarters can produce

complex, stream-lined flow surfaces

that previously were too costly or even

impossible tomanufacture.

Custom engineering. Our experienced engineers design dies that exactly meetspecifications for polymer types, throughput rates, number of layers, and otherparameters. Using resin data from our rheology lab and advanced flow simulationsoftware, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries engineers determine optimal flow pathsfor manifolds and feedblocks. Our company-wide “intranet” gives instant access todesign standards for all die components.

Precision manufacturing. Divided into focused manufacturing cells to speedworkflow and maximize quality, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ productionfacilities employ CNC milling machines capable of producing dies with widths from15 cm to 10 m (6 in. to 33 ft.). Skilled craftsmen hand-polish all die surfaces.For critical-performance dies with exceedingly smooth, flat surfaces, NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries operates a climate-controlled micro-grinding plantcontaining super-precise surface grinders and a laser system for sub-micronmeasurement of flatness.

Fully ‘3-D’ machining. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ fully three-dimensional production system begins with unique software for 3-D modeling ofpolymer flow through a die. This proprietary software is directly linked to computer-controlled milling centers, enabling us to machine complex surfaces rapidly andwithin extremely narrow dimensional tolerances.

The two 5-axis machining centers for flat-die production represent a furtherleap forward in our 3-D manufacturing capabilities. These advanced systems, firstused in the aerospace industry, machine along two more axes than conventionalmilling centers. It reduces the number of times that a die must be re-orientedbeneath cutting heads before milling of all surfaces is complete, enabling us to produce new dies in less time. The additional axes also increase Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries’ capabilities to produce complex, streamlined flow surfaces that aretoo costly–or even impossible to manufacture–with conventional technology.

Extensive rework services. In the U.S., Belgium, China, and Japan, NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries operates dedicated remanufacturing cells for dies,including ones produced by other suppliers These facilities enable customers toprotect their investments by repairing and refurbishing weary dies, returning them tooriginal—or even better—performance. We can also redesign flow surfaces, installnew-generation technology, or add new capabilities like automated gauge profiling.

COMPANY-WIDE FOCUS ON QUALITY

Quality assurance plays a central role in Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries’ entire enterprise. From the moment we start work on an order,our objective is to design and build a die that is complete in every detail,arrives on schedule, starts up trouble-free, meets end-use productspecifications, and runs efficiently and consistently. Quality also meansassuring customers that, long after the sale, they can maximize productivityby readily accessing technical support, spare parts, and remanufacturingservices.

Key capabilities of our design and manufacturing operations include:

Flexible Packaging Capacitor Film

Solar Panels

Vinyl Siding Coatings on Paperboard

Containers &

Optical Film

Shelf-Stable Juice Boxes

Appliance Liners

Medical Patches

SERVING EVERY FILM,SHEET, AND

COATING MARKET

The breadth of Nordson Extrusion Dies

Industries’ expertise in matching dies to specific

applications can be seen in the thousands of our

dies operating worldwide. Customers range

from custom processors to multinational

corporations. Installations range from small

shops to mass-production plants to clean-room

operations for transdermal medical patches or

optical films.

Major markets for the film, thermoformable

sheet, and coatings processed with our dies

include:

Packaging and disposables: bags and wraps;barrier films; retort containers; see-through windows;dairy tubs and lids; blister packs; ovenable trays;meat, produce, and cookie trays; egg cartons;“clamshell” containers; coatings on paperboardmilk cartons; plates and cups; stretch wrap.

Building and construction: vinyl siding; glazing; vapor barriers; pool and pond liners;geomembranes; insulation board; flooring; wallboard; specialty tapes; window film; door shells;shutters; corrugated panels; shower-stalls and sanitaryware.

Durable goods: refrigerator and other appliance liners; luggage shells; housings and enclosures; sporting goods; pallets.

Transportation: windshield interlayers; mudflaps; camper tops; panels and housings; fuel tanks.

Medical: blood and solution bags; disposableand surgical kit trays; transdermal patches; adhesiveliners; hospital hygiene products; pharmaceutical and device packaging.

Sustainable Energy Technology: hybrid automobile batteries; rigid and flexible photovoltaicssolar cells; optical films; water filter membranes.

Blister PackagingFoam Board

Barrier Technology

Produce Packaging Bubble Wrap

Disposable DinnerwareAuto Windshield Interlayers

Package Windows Electronic Packaging

Medical Blood & Fluid BagsLids

Spas & Hot Tubs

Battery Technology

Stretch Wrap

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries designs and manufactures a wide spectrum of flat-

die extrusion and coating equipment–from leading-edge technology for ultra-precise

applications to workhorse systems proven in thousands of installations worldwide.

Our team of seasoned sales engineers and exclusive agents around the globe can

guide you through the sometimes complex process of choosing the right die system.

With a thorough understanding of your company’s needs and expectations, they can

quickly provide you with the best possible system.

In many applications the solutions are simple. Yet in others there are routes to

success not readily apparent–even to process engineers with decades of experience.

Many times, investing right from the start in a flat die system with greater capabilities

results in process flexibility and productivity that yield better products and faster payback.

Here is an overview of Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ flat-die equipment and

systems. In virtually all cases, dies, feedblocks, and other critical components are custom

engineered for specific customer requirements.

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industriessupplies equipment for the full rangeof mono- and multi-layer flat-dieprocesses: film, sheet, and extrusioncoating. Our dies are also usedwidely to produce extruded webs forthe manufacture of biaxially orientedpolypropylene (BOPP), polyester(BOPET), and nylon (BOPA) prod-ucts, as well as oriented polystyrene(OPS). Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries slot-die systems areinstalled for coating a wide range ofpolymeric and non-polymeric sub-stances onto paper, film, and manyother substrates.

EXTRUSION AND COATING SYSTEMS

ULTRAFLEX® DIESOur Ultraflex system is the industry-standard flat die, a workhorse used by thousands of

processors and converters around the world. Each Ultraflex die incorporates a flexible-lipadjustment system for controlling profile thickness and ensuring consistent, defect-freeproducts. Contributing to the precision of the die is the close spacing and steady compressionof the adjusting bolts on the flexible lip. (Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries dies with Autoflex®

automatically adjustable thickness control are described in a later section.)Ultraflex dies feature streamlined flow surfaces for long production runs. Their basic two-piece

design simplifies disassembly, cleaning, and other routine maintenance. Specially designedendplates simplify maintenance of end seals. Die-body geometry is customized to minimize theair gap between the die exit and roll.

All Ultraflex dies can be provided with coextrusion capability. Die bodies are produced fromenhanced high-purity alloy tool steel (exceedng AISI P20 specifications) through-hardened forextended die life. Flow surfaces are plated with industrial hard chrome at an average thicknessof 0.001 to 0.0015 in. (25 to 38μ) and polished to a mirror finish. Exteriors are flash chrome-plated for ease of maintenance and rust prevention. Dies are supplied completely wired withcartridge heaters.

A CATALOG OF NORDSON EXTRUSION DIESINDUSTRIES DIE SYSTEMS, COMPONENTS,

AND ACCESSORIES

Flat dies fromNordson Extrusion

Dies Industries rangefrom widely-used

industry workhorses to specialty types like this die for

twin-wall sheet.Regardless of type, all

Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries dies

are custom-engineered.

THE ULTRAFLEX SERIES INCLUDES:

Lightweight and laboratory dies (L40 series) for low-pressure and narrow-web use.

Standard dies (U40 series) for extrusion coating, film, and thin sheet.

Heavyweight versions with bigger, stronger die bodies to handle higher throughput rates,wider viscosity ranges, and greater product widths. Models range from light-heavyweight(LH series) to heavyweight (H series) to extra-heavy weight (HM series).

Restrictor-bar models for sheet production, which provide uniform melt distribution over awide range of material viscosities and throughput rates. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industriesrestrictor bars are machined from hardened, corrosion-resistant stainless steel. These diesfeature the patented Krupa® stud adjusting system, which permits on-the-fly stud replace-ment in minutes. Restrictor bars can be at 45, 70, or 90 degrees.

HEAVY DUTY™ AND MAGNUM™ SHEET DIES

Designed for products with thicknesses ranging as high as 0.700 in. (17.8 mm), HeavyDuty and Magnum dies are sheet-industry workhorses, widely used by custom processors.Sliding upper lips provide gauge versatility while replaceable lower lips afford versatility ingap opening and land length. Lip lengths from 3.0 to 6.0 in. (7.6 to 15.2 cm) are available.Restrictor bars are typically at 90 degrees.

Heavy DutyTM Sheet Die

MagnumTM Sheet Die

LH40

U40

HR100

HRMC 100

R100

H75

LR100

HRC100

L40

RC100

FASTGAP® SYSTEMWorld renowned for the manufacturing flexibility

and streamlined maintenance it provides, NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries’ patented FastGap systemavailable for most Autoflex and Ultraflex diespermits processors to vary the lip gap within arange of 0.250 in. (6.4 mm) without taking a die offline. A single-point adjustment mechanism allowsoperators to quickly change thickness settings fornew runs, and return to previous settings afterpurging or die lip cleaning, saving valuableproduction time and reducing scrap.

Now installed on many Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries dies, FastGap operates by means of“separate lip responsibilities,” with gauge profilecontrol carried out by the flexible top lip and gapadjustment by the operation of the FastGap systemon the movable lower lip. Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries’ Advanced Lip Technology(ALT

TM) system can be used in conjunction with

FastGap to further increase production flexibility. It employs interchangeable lip land inserts that permit theprocessing of a wide range of products on the same die.

FastGap®

single-point adjustment

system (shown here

on an Autoflex die)

makes it possible

to vary the lip gap

within a widerange

without taking the

die off line.

AUTOFLEX®

DIES WITH AUTOMATED GAUGE PROFILING Installed on more than 2000 dies worldwide, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Autoflex automatic

thickness control system is the premier technology for precisely controlling the thickness profile of film, thinsheet, and coatings. In addition to making possible higher-quality, more accurate products, the Autoflexsystem can generate substantial raw material savings compared to conventional manual adjustment.

All Autoflex systems center on a series of closely spaced thermally-actuated adjuster blocks arrayed alongthe flexible lip of the die. These blocks operate in response to feedback from computerized downstreamgauging systems. When a thicker-than-target area is detected in the extrudate, power to the cartridgeheaters at corresponding points in the lip is automaticallyincreased; this causes the blocks to thermally expand, whichtightens the lip gap in the area. Conversely, thinner-than-targetareas are addressed by a reduction in power. All Autoflexsystems have forced-air cooling to optimize response times.

The industry-standard Autoflex IV system is used widely infilm and extrusion coating applications, making possiblecorrections within the +/- 200μ (0.008-in.) range. Dies in themore widely adjustable Autoflex VI series nearly double therange to +/- 380μ (0.015 in.). In addition, the gauge-profilingsystem in the Autoflex VI-R model is a module that can bereadily disengaged from the die for fast and easy maintenance.

Also available, for applications where ultra-fine gauge-controlmay be required, are specially designed Autoflex VI modelswith Microflex

TMtechnology, which incorporates reduced adjusting-block centerlines and other measures to

increase resolution.

CONTOUR DIE FEATUREThe uniquely ‘sculplted’ geometry of the Contour Die assures uniform dynamic die body deflection across

the die width, reducing the time required to adjust the die to within target parameters. Unlike conventional“constant-deflection” dies, however, the Contour Die has a coathanger manifold that provides streamlinedflow allowing for a significant reduction in scrap. As a result of these features, processors may be able toincrease throughput, within the production capabilities of their extrusion equipment.

AFVI IV H75

This cast filmsystem

includesAutoflex® die

andUltraflow®

feedblock.

DIES FOR FLUID COATING

ULTRACOAT PRECISION SLOT DIE COATING HEADSFor applying low-viscosity coating materials, Ultracoat dies provide a

high precision coating system. Since all of the coating material isapplied to the substrate in a metered fashion, significant savings in rawmaterials can be realized. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’manufacturing capability ensures die flatness, and optimum coat weightuniformity. Ultracoat dies incorporate a flexible lip feature to refine coatweight distribution across the substrate and are available with manual orautomatic lip adjusting mechanisms (application specific lip facedesigns are available).

Ultracoat dies incorporate corrosion-resistant body materials,removable lip inserts, and computer-engineered coathanger manifolds.The Ultracoat Die Support System positions the coating die at the best possible angle and proximity to the roll.This provides the accuracy and repeatability that are essential, given the tight operating windows for backup roll applications.

PREMIER FIXED LIP SLOT DIESNordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Premier fixed lip slot dies are precise coating devices that are used for a wide range of

products in the paper industry, medical field, electronics, solar panels, and flat panel displays. When surrounded by the properequipment, Premier dies yield excellent coating results. By using an internal shim to establish the slot gap, our dies can handlefluid viscosity from 1 to 175,000 cps. The coating thickness can be as low as 1 μm (0.000039”) to as much as 2,300 μm (0.091”)making the fixed lip slot die a very versatile tool.

MULTIFLOW® MANIFOLD DESIGNSThe heart of an extrusion die, the manifold is the flow channel machined into

the die body that distributes molten polymer from an extruder into the requiredend-product width and thickness. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries suppliesa range of Multiflow manifold designs to meet the specific requirements ofdifferent materials and applications. Some of the designs are:

Multiflow I, a standard coathanger design whose teardrop-shaped cross sectionprovides streamlined flow suitable for all polymers. Applications include mono-layerproducts, as well as coextruded structures of heat-sensitive materials.

Multiflow I-R, whose almost completely rounded back wall provides processors ofheat-sensitive resins with the highest degree of protection from polymer degradation.

Multiflow II, a standard coathanger manifold whose elongated-teardrop cross-section minimizes interface deformation in coextrusions of polymers with differingrheological properties.

Multiflow IV, a “T”-shaped design with an elongated-teardrop cross section whosevolume is constant. Widely used in mono- and multi-layer extrusion coating, thisdesign is the basis for Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Edge Profile Control

TMsystem

for reducing or eliminating edge-bead formation when product widths are changedfrequently. The design features full internal manifold plug deckling and deckle blades,which can be quickly adjusted for different widths, rates, and materials.

Multiflow V, an advanced design with an elongated-teardrop cross section (similar to that of Multiflow II) whose aspect ratio increases towards the ends ofthe die and whose backline is parallel to the die lip exit. By placing all body boltsat thesame distance from the exit, this configuration minimizes differential die bodydeflection. The complex cross-sectional design promotes the lowest degree of interfacedeformation possible in coextrusion on a single-manifold die. The curved prelandprovides uniform distribution of the polymer across the die width, addressing thephenomenon of “M” and “W” patterns.

Multiflow I

Multiflow II

Multiflow I-R

In these cross sections, with manifold back walls at topand die exits at bottom, colors represent polymer speed.Dark blue is slowest, orange is fastest. Multiflow I isstandard coathanger design for all polymers, includingheat-sensitive materials used in coextrusion. Multiflow I-Ris a streamlined manifold whose rounded back wall helpseliminate degradation of heat-sensitive polymers. MultiflowII is an advanced design that minimizes die bodydeflection, as well as interface deformation in coextrusion.

Ultracoat® adjustable dies and Premier fixed lip dies are used for applying

low-viscosity or wet coating materials.

STRAND PELLETIZINGUsed by compounders, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries strand

dies have high-quality chrome-plated steel bodies, stainless steelstrand plates, and manifolds designed for specific polymers and meltflow behavior. Each die is a custom product that comes with a widerange of options, like low-wear strand plates, explosion-proof and hightemperature-resistant wiring, liquid temperature control, and manifolddesigns incorporating restrictor bars.

COEXTRUSION SYSTEMS

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries is your international partner in coextrusion

technology. Whether your product is multi-layer stretch film, thermoformed rigid packaging,

biaxially oriented film, or specialty coatings, we have the right equipment to cost-effectively

manufacture high-quality products.

In addition to manifold designs optimized for coextrusion in single-manifold systems

(see the section on Multiflow manifolds above), we offer a wide range of other system

components to fit specifications and budgets. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries

feedblocks include systems that are fully adjustable on-line; fixed-geometry models;

designs that permit rapid changes in the sequencing of layers; and simplified general-

purpose types. Multi-manifold dies are available for structures of up to seven layers. And

for specialty coextrusions such as those with multiple colors or stripes in the machine

direction, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries develops a variety of die designs on a custom basis.

NORDSON EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES FEEDBLOCK SYSTEMSFeedblocks are a critical component of coextrusion systems. They shape each molten

polymer into a layer, and then combine all layers into a single “sandwich” structure that isdistributed by the die manifold into film, sheet, or coating. This centimeters-wide structurerequires extraordinary dimensional precision as it will be distributed into a meters-wideend product.

Paired with Multiflow manifolds, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Ultraflow feedblocks canbe used for the full range of two-to nine-layer coextrusion applications with multiple advantagesversus other systems. All have totally stainless steel construction, easy to clean split-bodyconstruction, and optimal melt streamlining to prevent the formation of gels and other defects.

The Ultraflow feedblocks can be designed to incorporate Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’I-S series of interchangeable flow spools or flow plates, which make it possible to change thesequence of material layers without having to block off flow channels or disassemble thefeedblock (see photo below). This feature provides versatility for processors who periodicallyswitch material from the core layer to the skin layer, for example, or from the inside skinto the outside skin.

Ultraflow® I-S feedblock enables

coextrusionprocessors to

quickly change the sequencing

of layers bychanging

flow spools, an example

of which is the cylindrical

component atleft in photo.

ULTRAFLOW FEEDBLOCKSIn all conventional feedblocks, whether Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Ultraflow system or units

from other die builders, the procedures for exchanging flow inserts or other flow-tuning devices requiresshutting down the extrusion line. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ newest and most advancedfeedblock system, the Ultraflow V Feedblock, eliminates this downtime by making possible “on-the-fly”product changeovers, as well as exceedingly precise tuning of individual layers.

The Ultraflow® V feedblock has adjustable “combining planes” located where the melt streams join the central flow channel. The combining planes can operate in two modes, each with a different advantage interms of ease and adjustability:

• Eliminating feedblock adjustment by the operator. By leaving the adjustable plane in free-floating mode, operators can let the position be determined directly by the equilibrium pressuredeveloped by flow from the extruders. The combining plane responds to the pressures of thedifferent mass flows from the extruder by achieving a state of equilibrium reflecting thesedifferences. In this way, a change in flow from one of the extruders causes a readjustment of thecombining plane at the point where materials merge.

• Optimizing layer-to-layer interfaces. For polymers whose interaction at the point of confluenceposes the possibility of disrupting or compromising the multilayer structure, the adjustable planecan be moved manually to fine-tune polymer flow. Shafts extending from outside the feedblockinto the centers of the adjustable planes provide ease of operation. Simple settings will change theadjustable planes from free-floating mode to varying levels of responsiveness to melt flowpressure. Once adjusted, an adjustable plane remains in a fixed position.

Our standard Ultraflow feedblock is an industry workhorse that enables processors to fine-tune layer thicknesses by interchanging specially machined flow inserts, without having to disassemble thefeedblock. The new Ultraflow V feedblock eliminates even this step by using built-in combining planes. Itis, in addition, a compact device, easy to disassemble and clean, and streamlined for optimal flow.Ultraflow V feedblocks can be designed for any number of extruders or layers.

Unlike the adjustable Ultraflow V system, the Ultraflow I feedblock is a fixed-geometry unit. In most applications, machined flow inserts-small distribution manifolds-permit the melt flow of each polymer to be fine-tuned prior to the combining point in the feedblock. These inserts can be easily changed toaccommodate more or fewer layers without disassembling the feedblock or adaptor network.

The Ultraflow II-C feedblock is designed for production lines running dedicated coextrusion structures atlow to moderate throughput rates. The simplicity of its captured-insert design renders the feedblockcompact and affordable. Since the inserts are captured within the feedblock body, full disassembly isrequired to exchange the flow distribution inserts. For less demanding coextrusion applications (i.e., wellmatched viscosities or thick skin layers), this simple, clean design is highly effective.

Ultraflow V coextrusion feedblock for film and

sheet eliminates need forflow inserts. Visible in

recessed area at center of feedblock are two combining planes on either side of central

flow channel.

MULTI-MANIFOLD DIESAn alternative to feedblock technology, Isoflow multi-manifold dies from Nordson Extrusion Dies

Industries provide more precise control over polymers with different viscosity ratios, accommodate criti-cal processing parameters, and eliminate viscous encapsulation in wide webs. With Isoflow multi-mani-fold dies, coextruded layers are combined before the die lip land for unsurpassed layer distribution.

Ultraflow feedblocks can be incorporated into these multi-manifold dies to feed multi-layer structuresinto different manifolds in the same die. The dies can also be engineered to include Nordson ExtrusionDies Industries’ fixed restrictor bars in one or more manifolds to provide ultra-precise skin-layerdistribution.

POLYSIDE® TECHNOLOGY

Polyside coextrusion dies make it possible to produce side-by-side structures–typically different colored stripes-or a combination of side-by-side and multi-layer structures. Available in single or multi-manifold versions, they create new design opportunities. Customized side-by-side “striping” dies from Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries can produce webs with two to several hundred machine-direction stripes of varying colors and layer configurations.

Autoflex VI-R die shown here is a

five-manifold system. Nordson

Extrusion DiesIndustries’

multi-manifold dietechnology provides

precise control over polymers with different viscosity

ratios, accommodatescritical processing parameters, and

eliminates viscous encapsulation in wide webs.

DUAL VACUUM BOXESNordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ unique dual vacuum boxes provide better

stabilization of extruded film than alternate web-impingement devices. In operation,the pre-sweep chamber removes entrained air between the casting roll surface and thefilm. A second chamber develops a higher vacuum to stabilize the film forming area,reduce neck-in, and control film edge movement.

Constructed of stainless steel, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ dual vacuum boxesfeature swing-out, split chambers that simplify cleaning, maintenance, and installation.Various blade configurations–which are adjustable at the pre-sweep section andbetween pre-sweep and primary chambers–can be supplied.

DECKLING SYSTEMS

Deckles are adjustable devices that vary end product width by blocking off portionsof the die slot from both ends of the die. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries offers a widerange of external and internal types.External systems available from Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries include: fixed-sidedeckles, flex-side deckles, sliding cantilevered wedge-style deckles, and NordsonExtrusion Dies Industries’ Fast Deckle™.Internal deckling systems offered by Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries include:

• EPCTM

full-bore internal/external deckle with edge profile control.

Internal deckling available with motorized system.

SUBSYSTEMS ANDACCESSORIES

More effective thanalternate web-

impingement devices,Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries’ proprietary

vacuum box technologyremoves entrained airfrom between film and

roll, then uses highvacuum to stabilize film.

EPCTM

Die with rapid

lip cleaningfeature

EPCTM

Die withInternal/External Deckleand Edge Profile Control

FixedInternalDeckle

FastDeckle

TM

ExternalDecklingSystem

SUBSYSTEMS ANDACCESSORIES

ULTRACART® DIE SERVICE SYSTEMSUltracart die handling systems enhance worker safety, reduce downtime, simplify die

disassembly and reassembly, and help prevent costly damage to critical die surfaces during maintenance. With these systems, die halves are easily rotated to access flow surfaces and streamline cleaning procedures.

While basic Ultracart systems are for use with single-manifold dies, the Ultracart Rapid Servicing System is especially designed for triple-manifold coextrusion dies. Fullymechanized, the system can be wheeled to the processing line for off-loading of the die andmoved to a workplace for die cleaning and maintenance. Technicians can offload,disassemble, clean, reassemble, and return the die to operation–all without removing diecomponents from their secure mounting on the cart.

ADAPTORS AND MELT FEEDPIPES

In designing and manufacturing these ancillary components, Nordson Extrusion DiesIndustries pays the same attention to detail as it does for dies and feedblocks, whether thecustomer requires small transition plates, sophisticated distribution blocks for routing multipleflow streams to multi-channel dies, or lengthy feedpipe networks. Our key design criteria areflow streamlining and engineering safety factors. Adaptors and melt feedpipes are machinedfrom high-quality steel forgings and are beautifully polished.

Designed for rapid

maintenance of triple-manifold

coextrusiondies, NordsonExtrusion Dies

Industries’Ultracart®

Rapid ServicingSystem makes

possible full mechanization of die handling,

from takingthe die off

line, through disassemblingand cleaning,to returning the die to operation.

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Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC 911 Kurth Road Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 USA+1.715.726.1201 Phone

[email protected]

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC Premier Coating Division 2700 Olson Drive Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 USA +1.715.723.0513 Phone

www.nordsonedi.com/premierdies

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www.nordsonedi.com/verbruggen

Nordson EDI Japan Shinjuku Center Bldg. 38F 1-25-1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0638 Japan +81.3.5321.6350 Phone

[email protected]

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. No. 95 Yangshi Road, Shihudang Town Songjiang District Shanghai P.R. China 201604 +86.21.57850918 Phone

www.nordsonedi.com

Rev. 08/2013

The Autoflex® system uses thermal expansion

and contraction of the lip adjusting unit to make

finer adjustments to the flexible lip than are

possible with strictly mechanical means.

Each lip adjusting position is fitted with a block containing

a heater and an air cooling path. Inherent in the system is

completely manual override, so that the approximate gauge

uniformity is established in the conventional manner before

the thermal system is engaged. The thermal adjusting system

utilizes an electrical source for each adjusting point to increase

or decrease the temperature of the adjusting block, thereby

changing the lip opening.

The simplicity of design and proven accuracy

in production with over 1500 units in the field

make Autoflex® the world’s preferred auto die

bolt control system.

50” (1270mm) Autoflex® VI-R HRC100 FastGap® Die

Autoflex® VI-R H100 Triple Manifold Die & 3 Layer Distribution Block

26” (660mm) Autoflex® VI-R H40 Triple Manifold Die and Distribution Block

Autoflex®

Dies

www.nordsonedi.com © 2013 Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC 911 Kurth Road Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 USA+1.715.726.1201 Phone [email protected]

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC Premier Coating Division 2700 Olson Drive Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 USA +1.715.723.0513 Phone www.nordsonedi.com/premierdies

Nordson EDI Europe nv Industriezone T.T.S.–Zone B Jan de Malschelaan BE-9140 Temse, Belgium +32.3.711.1997 Phone www.nordsonedi.com/verbruggen

Nordson EDI Japan Shinjuku Center Bldg. 38F 1-25-1 Nishi Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0638 Japan +81.3.5321.6350 Phone [email protected]

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. No. 95 Yangshi Road, Shihudang Town Songjiang District Shanghai P.R. China 201604 +86.21.57850918 Phone www.nordsonedi.com

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Autoflex® VI Dies: • Elimination of the heat transfer between the die body, lip and translator block.

• Allows more linear movement in automatic mode, thus reducing the operator’s interplay.

• The increased stroke allows some automatic presetting of the die gap.

• Air cooling is ported to each translator for balanced and repeatable fast response.

• Permits use with low temperature or thermally sensitive polymers.

• Differential adjustment allows for fine manual tuning.

• Manual override is always possible.

Autoflex® VI-R: Incorporates all of the above Autoflex VI features plus:

• Entire Autoflex System is removable as a complete modular assembly.

Autoflex® IV Dies: • A stainless steel cover is installed over the adjustment system to prevent external drafts from

influencing the adjustments. Cover prevents vapor residue from building upon adjusting components.

• Air cooling for balanced response time ported through electrical conduit.

• The Autoflex heaters are prewired to multiple pin connectors located near the ends of the die.Heaters are easily replaceable.

• Provision for thermocouples incorporated into each heater block.

• Patented push/pull lock up feature eliminating backlash is available as an option.

• Differential adjustment allows for fine manual tuning.

Autoflex®

Dies

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, a leading

international supplier of extrusion die

technology provides a broad line of custom-

engineered flat extrusion dies and related

system components for the production of

plastic film. Highly qualified engineers, with in-

depth experience in both die manufacture and

processing, are available to discuss and define

your requirements, and to work with you after

your die is delivered.

215” (5461mm) Autoflex VI-R HM40 Contour™ Die, 9 Layer Ultraflow I-S Feedblock,Dual Chamber Vacuum Box and UltraSplit On-Line Die Separation Device

3 Layer Ultraflow I-S Feedblock

Features

• Streamlined flow for superior performance.

• Automatic gauge control as a proven option.

• Multi-manifold or single cavity coextrusion dies.

• Precise fast-acting lip adjustment.

• Unequaled construction and flow surface design.

• New finish and plating techniques.

• Unique heating and insulation package.

• Innovative deckle systems.

• Easily adaptable to interface with existing equipment.

• Dual Chamber Vacuum Boxes, Ultraflow™ Coextrusion Feedblocks and UltraSplit On-line Die Separation Device.

• Multiflow II Uniform Deflection Manifold Design (See reverse side).

Cast Film

81” (2050mm) Autoflex® VI-R H40Contour™ Die with Internal/External Deckle that allows a close approach to the roll







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Non-Linear Preland/ Manifold Interface

Coathanger Manifold

Elongated TeardropManifold Cross Section

Characteristics: • Elongated teardrop shaped manifold cross section which reduces viscous encapsulation in coextrusion applications.

• Non-linear preland/manifold interface which eliminates or greatly reduces “M” and “W” flow patterns.

• Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Contour Technology provides dimensional and process stability while at the same time achieves uniform film properties, good purging characteristics and avoids gels and degradation.

Advantages for cast film applications: • Improved layer to layer thickness tolerances in coextrusion.

• Improved total gauge tolerance.

• Improved die flow stability.

Multiflow II Manifold DesignU.S. Patent No. 5,494,429

Cast Film

Coextrusion technology has evolved dramatically in the last

few years – with Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries leading the

way. In fact, by coupling the streamlined tunability of Ultraflow™

feedblock technology with Multiflow™ channel geometry in

the die, producers are now achieving the highest levels of

coextrusion performance. Consistently high performance

is attributed to the broad operating windows and versatility

provided by this single-source marriage of die and

feedblock expertise.

Ultraflow™ V Adjustable Coextrusion Feedblock

This entirely new and highly effective method of combining and

adjusting layers has revolutionized the industry. The Ultraflow™ V

feedblock has adjustable “combining planes” located where the

melt streams join the central flow channel. The combining planes

can operate in two modes, each with a different advantage in

terms of ease and adjustability.

Ultraflow™ V Adjustable Coextrusion Feedblock

Ultraflow™ Feedblock Performance Features

• Provides effective adjustability, without sacrificing streamlining

• Split-body design for ease of cleaning

Coextrusion Feedblocks

78.7’’ (2000mm) Autoflex™ VI-R Die with

3 Layer Ultraflow™ I Coextrusion Feedblock

& Patented Dual Chamber Vacuum Box

(Patent No. 5,618,568)

60’’ (1524mm) Ultraflex™ HRC 100 Fast Gap™ Die with 3 Layer Ultraflow™ I Coextrusion Feedblock







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Coextrusion Feedblocks

Ultraflow™ I Coextrusion FeedblocksWith over a decade of field-proven reliability, Ultraflow™ I Feedblocks are currently in operation at hundreds of manufacturing sites around the globe. Exchangeable, streamlined Flow Inserts, the heart of the Ultraflow™ design, combine polymer streams in an optimal parallel-path manner. Should the coextrusion requirements change dramatically, these inserts are readily exchanged without having to disassemble the feedblock from the line.

Ultraflow™ I-L Coextrusion FeedblocksA more compact version of the Ultraflow™ I Feedblock has flow inserts that are only 2 in. (5 cm) wide. The difference represents a compromise for a 100-in. (254 cm) die, for example, the spread ratio is 50:1 with this feedblock, as against 25:1 with the standard Ultraflow™ I Feedblock. The I-L model may be ideal however, for narrow dies and for production lines with low to medium throughput rates.

Ultraflow™ II-C Coextrusion FeedblocksThis family of feedblocks is ideally suited for dedicated coextrusion structures on production lines with low to moderate throughput rates. The captured-insert design renders it both compact and economical. For well-matched viscosities and thick skin layers, this design is highly effective. A minimal need for operator interface ensures product consistency. The Ultraflow™ II-C Feedblock is elegant in its simplicity.

Layer Sequence VersatilityBoth Accuflow™ and Ultraflow™ Feedblocks are available in I-S versions which provide the convenience of Selector Spools.

Ultraflow™ Feedblock Performance Features

• Flow Inserts are designed like small dies, for optimal streamlining

• Flush Inserts can be installed in place of Flow Inserts to run fewer layers

• Split-body design for ease of cleaning

Ultraflow™ I Coextrusion Feedblock (Patent No. 5,375,990)

Ultraflow™ II-C Coextrusion Feedblock

Ultraflow™ I-S Coextrusion Feedblock







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Designed for uniform flow and maximum streamlining

Compounding

Standard Features

• High quality die steel body with hard chrome plating.

• Stainless steel strand plate.

• Electrical heating.

• Manifold tuned for specific polymers and rates.

• Strands exiting horizontal, 45° down or 90° down.

• Single, dual or triple row stranding.

Options

• Wear resistant strand plates for abrasive applications.

• Square holes.

• Explosion proof wiring.

• High temperature wiring.

• Liquid temperature control.

• Special body and strand plate steels.

• Restrictor bar tunable manifold design.

• Special platings.

The engineers at Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries have

taken the well-proven capabilities of vacuum box technology

and doubled them. To be more specific, they’ve engineered

a dual chamber vacuum box. And the result is significantly

better process stabilization in cast film applications.

The presweep chamber of the Nordson

Extrusion Dies Industries Dual Chamber

Vacuum Box strips away any entrained air from

the roll surface. The primary chamber is used

to position and stabilize the web. Two separate

air blower systems are recommended, for the

unparalleled control.

Made of stainless steel, the Dual Chamber Vacuum Box

cleans up quickly and easily. So call your Nordson Extrusion

Dies Industries representative today for not just one, but two

good reasons to use a vacuum box.

Patent # 5,618,568

215” (5461mm) Autoflex® VI-R HM40 Contour Die with Dual Chamber Vacuum Box

79” (2000mm) Autoflex® VI-R H40 Die with Dual Chamber Vacuum Box and 3 Layer Ultraflow I Feedblock

Dual Chamber Vacuum Box

Only Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries Gives You Twice as Many Good Reasons to Use a Vacuum Box







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Specifications

Dual Chamber Vacuum Box

Performance Features

• Presweep chamber pulls away entrained air from the casting roll, reducing the air barrier between molten polymer and roll.

• Primary chamber stabilizes the film forming area, reducing air gap and neck-in and stabilizing the film edge.

• All stainless steel construction.

• Swing-out, split-chamber design is easy to clean and maintain.

• Easily mounts to the die, reducing space requirements, as well as the air gap between die and roll. Insulation between die and box provided.

• Adjustable blades at presweep section and between presweep and primary chambers are used to control vacuum uniformity.

• Blower systems can include optional variable speed control to minimize set-up time.

• Draw resonance

• Lip build-up

• Reduced line speed

• Short air gap leads to stable, consistent, high-speed performance.

Without Vacuum Box With Vacuum Box

Extrusion Coating & Laminating

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ key to

success has been a program of continuous

investment in skilled human resources,

advanced manufacturing hardware and

sophisticated software tools, along with a

relentless pursuit of technological innovation

and uncompromising quality. This is especially

true of our recent developments in extrusion

coating and laminating technology. A variety

of Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries deckling

technologies aid in the reduction of resin cost

and trim waste by allowing for a reduced

edgebead size and minimal overcoat.

Features

• Automatic gauge control as a proven option

• Multi-manifold or single cavity coextrusion designs are available

• Deckle systems for edge bead reduction

• Dual deckle (internal with external back-up) is a recommended option

• Easily adaptable to interface with existing equipment

• New finish and plating techniques

1500mm (59”) Autoflex VI 40 EPC Die & 3 Layer Ultraflow IV Feedblock

2250mm (89”) Autoflex VI-R Dual Manifold EPC Die

36” Autoflex VI LH40 EPC Die &5 Layer Ultraflow V Feedblockwith Layer Multiplication Technology







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Manifold Design with Internal/External Deckle

Fast Removal of System for Split & Clean

Body Bolt Layout Parallel To Die Lip Opening

Lip Scraper Feature Allows for Quick Removal of Lip Build-Up

Advantages of Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ Coating and Laminating Technology:

• Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ adjustable internal deckle blade system allows operators to minimize the width and reduce the size of the edgebead.

• Optimized lip lands promote uniform orientation, reduce die swell and provide a significant response to manual or automatic adjustments.

• Easy access for replacing seals and adjusting die gap. The EPC die makes it possible to carry out these tasks quickly and easily, without dealing with numerous fasteners and handling heavy deckle components.

• Fast removal of deckle system for ‘split and clean.’ Operators can open the die without completely disassembling the deckles at either end. Instead, each deckle assembly can be removed intact by unfastening four bolts.

• Operators can quickly retract the external and die-gap deckle components and insert a simple brass scraper that cleans away carbonized polymer that causes die lines.

• External cooling by forced air makes it possible to cool end seals and deckle components.

Extrusion Coating & Laminating

An international leading supplier in extrusion die

technology, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries

provides a broad line of custom-engineered flat

extrusion dies and related system components

for the production of plastic film and coated

products. Highly qualified engineers, with in-

depth experience in both die manufacture and

processing, are available to discuss and define

your requirements, and to work with you after

your die is delivered.

79’’ (2,000mm) Autoflex ™ VI-R H40 Dual Manifold Die for Extrusion Coating

Autoflex™ VI-R H100 Triple Manifold Die & 3 Layer Distribution Block

Features:

• Improved layer distribution with computer aided manifold design

• Coextrusion structures with skin layer(s) of less than 10% of total configuration

• Coextrusion structures with melt temperature differentials up to 50 degrees F

• “Naked edge” for trim reduction

• Side-by-side coextrusion structure

Multi-Manifold Coextrusion Dies

Autoflex ™ VI-R H100 Triple Manifold 2750mm Die with 3 Manifold Distribution Block







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Multi-Manifold Coextrusion Dies

78’’ (1,981mm) Ultraflex ™ HRC100 Triple Manifold Sheet Die with 3 Layer Feedblock, 2 Layer Feedblock and Angled Adaptor for the Automotive Industry

20’’ (520mm) Autoflex ™ VI-R Five Manifold Die for BOPP

32’’ (810mm) Autoflex ™ VI-R Five Manifold Die for BOPP

Options:

• Automatic lip gap control

• Automatic lip gap control with push/pull anti-backlash lock-up feature

• Special lip exit design

• Complete metric design

• Special body materials

• Various platings

• Mounting trunnions

Applications:

• Packaging

• Vinyl Siding

• Construction

• Food

• Automotive

• Medical

Polyside™ Dies

PolysideSide by side coextruded structures: • Sheet for thermoformed food packaging containers.

• Trays for the airline industry.

• Cosmetic and medical packaging applications.

• Point of purchase displays.

Features: • Adjustable width of stripes.

• Multimanifold dies, single manifold dies, with or without coextrusion feedblocks.

• Variable number of stripes.

• Versatility to process various resins.







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Sheet Combinations Available

Polyside™ Dies

A

DBC B

B

D

AA

A

BA B

C

BA A

C

B

A

A

B

A

B

C

A AB

C

C

A

A

43” (1100 mm) Autoflex VI-R Ultracoat II Die with Support System

26” (660 mm) Ultracoat III Die

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries manufactured Ultracoat II Die with Support System in operation at

D & K Coating Technologies, Inc., Janesville, WI

42” (1067 mm) Ultracoat V Die

Applications: • Photovoltaic • Optical film coating • Lithium-ion batteries • Hot melt adhesives • Emulsion pressure sensitive adhesives • Photosensitive products • Inks • Food products • Wax • Rubber • Asphalt • Starch • Paints • Post expanded foams • Oil • Transdermal medical coatings • Emulsion thermal paper • Filtration film casting

Thickness .0005”(12 micron) wet thickness through .010” (250 micron) dependent upon product.

Widths In excess of 125” (3.17m)

Proximity Coating

Coating & Proximity Film Casting of Precision Slot Dies for Low Viscosity Fluids

Support system features: • Linear pneumatic actuators • Adjustable precision stops • Digital stop indicators • Gear driven angle of attack

adjustable via hand wheel • Die-bending adjustment

compensate for roll TIR • Heavy H-beam foundation

maintains die straightness







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Ultracoat™ Precision Slot Die Coating Head

Different Models to Meet Your Specific Needs

Features: • Body materials resist corrosion. • Removable lip inserts. • Easy cleanup. • Computer designed coathanger manifold. • Manifold designed for highly filled

coatings. • Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries

dedicated precision grinding room for optimum flatness and independent inspection room to verify accuracy.

• Nominal specifications: Flatness within 3-5 micron; Ra Finish within 3-6 micro inch on 15-5 ph and CPM 9V Inserts (Land) and Lip Edge Radius within 25 micron on 15-5 ph and CPM 9V.

Options: • Die support systems. • Special lip exit designs. • Complete metric design. • Special body materials and

surface coatings. • Dual chamber vacuum box. • Automatic slot gap control utilizing

Autoflex™ VI-R. • Liquid temperature control. • Adjustable internal deckles. • Fixed wet lip geometry or rotary rod lip

assemblies.

Ultracoat II • Coathanger manifold. • Adjustable lip face offset. • Adjustable lip gap. • Removable lip inserts.

Ultracoat III Has features of Ultracoat II but also

incorporates replaceable coathanger manifold for different materials.

Ultracoat V Has features of Ultracoat II but also

incorporates a fixed wet lip to prevent distortion. The flexible lip and lip adjusting system are located on the lower body.

Magnacoat Streamlined manifold designed for production

of filled low viscosity fluids such as magnetic media or ceramic slurries.

Proximity Coating

Ultracoat II

Ultracoat V

Ultracoat III

Magnacoat

9” (230mm)

5” (127mm)

Feed entrance

Coathanger manifold

Liquid or electrical temperature control

Removable lip insets

Flexible lip

Flex lip slot adjustment

Body materials: stainless steel or steel with plating

Ultracart™ Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ rapid servicing systems

enhance worker safety, reduce downtime, simplify die

disassembly and reassembly, and help prevent costly damage

to critical die surfaces during maintenance. With these

systems, die halves are easily rotated to access flow surfaces

and streamline cleaning procedures.

Fixed Height Ultracart ™ with Preheat Station for Single Manifold Dies

Triple Manifold Cart with Die

Triple Manifold Cart

Rapid Servicing Systems

Features:

• Safely supports die for cleaning.

• Allows easy assembly and disassembly.

• Die segments are rotated for easy access

to the flow surfaces.

• Prevents damage while handling large dies.

• Adjustable width for various die sizes.

• Stores spare dies.

• Dies are split for easy cleaning.

• Safe handling of each die segment.

• Trunnions to support die segments.

• Gear rack and handwheel for splitting die segments.

• Can be supplied with built-in electro/hydraulic

lifting/lowering mechanisms.

• Optional preheat station.







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UltraSplit On-line Die Separation DeviceFeatures:

• Eliminates the need to remove the

die from the line for cleaning.

• Provided with a built-in mechanism

to split the die halves.

• Allows easy assembly and

disassembly.

• Prevents damage while handling

large dies.

• On-line die separation device

available for dies operating in the

horizontal position.

• Options available for carts

supporting dies operating in the

horizontal position include:

Operator platform to safely access

the flow surfaces and flex lip die

body rotating device for easy ac-

cess to flow surfaces.

215” (5461mm) Autoflex VI-R HM40 Contour Die on UltraSplit On-Line Die Separation Device

Ultracart™ Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ rapid servicing systems

enhance worker safety, reduce downtime, simplify die

disassembly and reassembly, and help prevent costly damage

to critical die surfaces during maintenance. With these

systems, die halves are easily rotated to access flow surfaces

and streamline cleaning procedures.

Fixed Height Ultracart ™ with Preheat Station for Single Manifold Dies

Triple Manifold Cart with Die

Triple Manifold Cart


Features:

• Safely supports die for cleaning.

• Allows easy assembly and disassembly.

• Die segments are rotated for easy access

to the flow surfaces.

• Prevents damage while handling large dies.

• Adjustable width for various die sizes.

• Stores spare dies.

• Dies are split for easy cleaning.

• Safe handling of each die segment.

• Trunnions to support die segments.

• Gear rack and handwheel for splitting die segments.

• Can be supplied with built-in electro/hydraulic

lifting/lowering mechanisms.

• Optional preheat station.







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UltraSplit On-line Die Separation DeviceFeatures:

• Eliminates the need to remove the

die from the line for cleaning.

• Provided with a built-in mechanism

to split the die halves.

• Allows easy assembly and

disassembly.

• Prevents damage while handling

large dies.

• On-line die separation device

available for dies operating in the

horizontal position.

• Options available for carts

supporting dies operating in the

horizontal position include:

Operator platform to safely access

the flow surfaces and flex lip die

body rotating device for easy ac-

cess to flow surfaces.

215” (5461mm) Autoflex VI-R HM40 Contour Die on UltraSplit On-Line Die Separation Device

Rework Services

What makes Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries die remanufacturing different? An unmatched combination of resources:

• Precision Engineering. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries draws on the same capabilities that it uses to make new dies. The result: Dies are guaranteed to be returned to like-new specification.

• Extensive rework operation. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries specialists rework hundreds of dies each year, using the same manufacturing technologies employed by Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries for new dies.

• Worldwide capability. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries has facilities located in the U.S., Belgium, China, and Japan to rework die systems.

• Expertise with non-Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries dies. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries welcomes rework on other manufacturers’ dies and stocks some spare parts for them.

• Expedite service. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries offers an expedite service for the most critical projects.

In today’s competitive environment, extrusion processors are turning to die remanufacturing as a way to get the most out of

their original investment. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, LLC, an international supplier in flat die technology, offers a full

range of remanufacturing services, from basic cleaning and inspection to complete re-engineering.

With Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries technology, old dies become truly like new, with original dimensional precision and

seal integrity. Or better than new, with redesigned flow paths, improved components, and added process capabilities.

DIE REMANUFACTURING A Strategic Investment

Autoflex® VI-R Conversion

Rework Services

REWORK RANGES FROM MAINTENANCE TO COMPLETE RE-ENGINEERINGNordson Extrusion Dies Industries remanufacturing services

range from cleanup and inspection, to repairs and refinishing, to

redesign of flow patterns, to retrofits that dramatically expand

processing capabilities. Companies can even incorporate

technological advances developed since their dies were built, or

increase their product-line versatility.

HERE’S WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY ABOUT NORDSON EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES REMANUFACTURING“ We boosted output by 15%, narrowed gauge control by 5%,

and improved product quality—all at a cost that was only 30 to

40% of that for investing in a new die.”

– STRETCH FILM MANUFACTURER

“ The key to our business is frequent product changeovers

with minimum downtime. We chose Nordson Extrusion Dies

Industries for our new die business because when the time

comes to upgrade it, they have the capabilities to do the job in

a few weeks.”

– CUSTOM SHEET EXTRUDER

“ The ability to continuously improve gauge control and process

efficiency by retrofitting new generations of automatic die

technology gives us a real advantage in thin films where there

is no margin for error.”

–MAGNETIC TAPE PRODUCER

NORDSON EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES RE-ENGINEERS DIES TO MEET ANY OF THESE STRATEGIC GOALS• Improve quality … by repairing and refurbishing the die

• Clean and inspect

• Refinish flow surfaces

• Restore original seal dimensions

• Repair nicks and other damage

• Replace worn or faulty parts

• Increase productivity … by modifying the die to optimize processing

• Redesign surfaces for higher throughput

• Accommodate new resins

• Change coating or plating

• Incorporate advanced technology … by installing new-generation subsystems

• Gauge control

• Die-gap adjustment

• Manifold

• Vacuum Box

• Add whole new capabilities … by rebuilding or retrofitting die systems

• Manual die to autodie

• Monolayer to coextrusion

Dedicated Aftermarket Inspection Department

MANY SPECIAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLEWith years of experience in die remanufacturing, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries responds to customer needs according to the rule that no two projects are alike. Some of the special considerations that customers seek include:

Cleaning & Inspection Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries will accept dies for cleaning only and make recommendations about necessary replacement parts or repairs.

Redesigned Flow Surfaces Using its computer-design capabilities, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries can alter internal surfaces to accommodate increased line throughput, changes in compound formulation, or new polymers.

Entrance-Port Alterations It is often possible to change the size, shape, or location of entrances.

Whole New Subsystems Changing a die from a manual to automatic, or from a monolayer to coextrusion, is sometimes possible. The change to coex, for example, depends on whether or not the necessary new flow channels can be cut into the die.

Special Plating Various coating or plating systems can be applied for special needs—from chrome to nickel, for example.

Plating Related Equipment Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries can repolish and replate adapters (lathe work) or flat pieces (lips, bars, retainers).

Resizing Dies A die that is too long can be resized. Flow surface dimensions can also be altered to accommodate the new width.

Expedite Service Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries offers an expedite service for time sensitive projects. Contact a Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries representative for complete details.

Emergency Repairs It is possible to make a temporary repair of a small nick on one die lip with an Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries technique that can be carried out either at Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries or at the customer’s plant.

Replacement Parts Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries offers a large range of replacements parts. Same day shipping is available from our huge inventory.

FOR EVERY DIE, NORDSON EXTRUSION DIES INDUSTRIES FOLLOWS TEN BASIC REMANUFACTURING STEPS • Disassemble die and clean all parts

• Inspect, evaluate, consult with customer

• Strip away plating

• Repair worn or damaged surfaces

• Replace worn or failed electrical and mechanical parts

• Refinish flow surfaces

• Regrind body seals, prelands, lip openings

• Re-establish internal dimensions and proper seal

• Polish, chrome-plate, repolish surfaces

• Reassemble die to precise specifications

All parts are hand polished by technicians.

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ manufacturing and rework facility includes automated precision machining.







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Spare Parts Services

Your global partner in designing and manufacturing high performance die

systems has an extensive inventory of spare parts for all of your extrusion

needs. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries’ exstensive spare parts departments in

the U.S.A., China, Europe, and Japan maintain inventories of most standard spares

and ship them within a day.

Taper GaugeR-Bar Components

Autoflex™ Adjustment Components

Spare Part Components

With direct access to engineerring records, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries can

quickly design and produce custom parts to get lines back up and running. Due to

our experience with non-Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries dies, Nordson Extrusion

Dies Industries parts departments stock non-Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries die

parts that are avaliable for same day shipment.







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Rework Services

Extrusion processors can bring their used dies to one of our remanufacturing facilities located in the U.S., Belgium, China, or Japan with confidence that the right job will be done for the right price. For more information, contact:

Remanufacturing is no sideline for Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries—it is central to the company’s mission as the complete

die specialist. With its rework expertise and resources, Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries offers customers assurance that

they can protect their new-die investment and even enhance its value.

People are at the heart of this commitment to dies. Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries specialists serve remanufacturing customers as:

• Consultants, drawing upon the company’s knowledge base in film, sheet, coating, and strand dies, which Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries manufactures and supplies worldwide, along with manifolds, feedblocks, deckling systems, vacuum boxes, air knives, and related equipment.

• Engineers with access to sophisticated technologies for die design and manufacture, including rheological analysis, flow simulation, computer-aided design, and automated machining.

• Technicians with long experience in fabricating and finishing metal tool components. This emphasis on craftsmanship extends to hand-polishing, which is carried out on every piece made by the company.

The Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries Difference

Nordson Extrusion Dies Industries, a leading international

supplier of extrusion dies technology provides a die

system for extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam board that

dramatically reduces downtime for product changeovers,

enabling manufacturers to offset much of the loss in

productivity caused by switching to a non-ozone

depleting blowing agent.

Features:

• Easy to adjust components to change thickness or width.

• Eliminates downtime when changing product specifications.

• Easily adaptable to interface with existing equipment.

• Unequaled construction and flow surface design.

• Special forming box for superior board properties.

• Optional purge block feature allows for die maintenance to be carried out while the extruder is temporarily shut down but still full of polymer.

• Optional edge restrictor feature ensures the edges are flatter and more flush.

XPS Foam Board Die Systems

28” (711 mm) Special Heavy Duty P.S. Foam Board Die

28” (711 mm) Special Heavy Duty P.S. Foam Board Die, Purge Block and Cart







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XPS Foam Board Die Systems

Advantages for XPS Foam Board applications:

• Forming box technology - separate, independent components that can allow on-the-fly product change-overs without stopping the production line.

• Adjustable full-manifold internal deckle - Allows users to change flow-channel width by being moved farther into the channel or farther out.

• External edge restrictors (optional feature) - ensures dimensional consistency when the material exits the forming box and passes through the calibration plates. Reduces scrap by forming a more square and less tapered product edge.

• Purge block (optional feature) - Makes it possible to carry out die maintenance while the extruder is temporarily shut down but still full of polymer. The purge block acts as a valve, blocking flow from the extruder while purging material from the die.

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