Meech launches new distance sensor and feedback system

Compatible with the 971IPS and 929IPS bars, the add-ons are designed to help monitor and control static with greater precision in a variety of applications, including labeling and packaging.

The distance sensor is to be used in combination with Meech’s 971IPS static elimination bar, which is employed for long range ionization. The enhancement’s main function is to enable a change in frequency when the distance to the static surface is either increased or decreased. This means that the sensor will adjust the neutralization according to the varying distance of the static surface.

The distance sensor can be attached directly to the 971IPS bar via an end cap and comes with a cable that extends from 300mm to 3,000mm.

Feedback-enabled bars are designed to provide high accuracy static control in production environments with the ability to output the voltage level for remote monitoring.

The feedback-enabled systems are fitted with a three-pin M8 connector and upgraded software. By connecting an industry standard remote voltage sensor and positioning it over the web, a closed-loop feedback circuit is created. The output of the sensor informs the Hyperion bar whether more positive or negative ions are required to obtain a complete and accurate neutralisation of all charges on the material. 

Both products are on show at Labelexpo Americas 2014 this week.

Matt Fyffe, vice-president and general manager of Meech USA, said: ‘By updating our technologies, we are showing Meech’s commitment to providing the best static control solutions possible for our customers, whose feedback plays a significant role in the development of our new systems.’

Fyffe added: ‘We are always looking into ways to perfect our static control offering,  and the launch of these two new enhancements mark an important step forwards for Meech’s Hyperion range of static control solutions.’