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Micrex offers three types of machine trials;
Screening,
Development, and
Production.
Screening trials explore a wide variety of treatments for new materials, or new
applications. Development trials allow for further testing and refinement of the
process. In Production trials, the machinery and materials are tested under near
production conditions for longevity and reliability.
Screening Trial
The screening trial is where new product ideas are tested for
feasibility. When a product sample is received, Micrex performs a trial run to
determine whether or not the desired effect(s); softening, texturing, etc. can
be achieved.
Screening trials are performed without charge on sample
material supplied by the customer. Customer is responsible for all
shipping and customs charges however.
Screening trials are typically completed within two weeks of
receipt of the sample material. The processed material and an analysis of the
trial are returned to the customer for evaluation.
A screening trial being performed on papers from the EC |
Development Trial
The development trial is generally used to follow up a
screening trial that is successful but where the customer desires further
refinement of the treatment.
Micrex feels that the development cycle is important in cases
where the product resulting from the screening trial has the potential for
further improvement. By running larger quantities of material while making
additional adjustments to the machinery, improvements can be realized before
going to a full production type trial.
Development trials also allow a
customer to do extensive testing or even pre-production manufacturing of a
product. Another beneficial aspect of the development trial is that it allows
for the exploration of different Microcreper configurations. Micrex does charge
a fee (starting at $375 per hour) for development trials. The fee is determined
by time, labor, materials, etc. More specific information concerning the trial
fee schedule can be obtained from Micrex.
Production
Trial
The production trial is the final step in verifying the
successful application of the Micrex process to a particular product. In the
production trial, Micrex seeks to simulate the conditions under which the
product will actually be produced.
When Micrex machines are sold as a result of successful
development or production trials, a portion of the lab fees may be credited
against machine purchases. The base rate for
contract converting is
$275.00 per hour.
The customer may also wish to arrange for a
representative to visit Micrex during a development or production trial. Micrex
encourages, and can facilitate, such a
visit
by
helping to arrange lodgings, car rentals, etc.
Sending Materials To Micrex:
For initial
small scale screening trials:
Rolls of 10" (250 mm) width on 3" (76 mm) cores. Weight
should be less than 50 lbs. (22 Kg).
Materials should be sent directly to Micrex in Walpole via
DHL, FedEx or UPS. For foreign shipments -- these carriers do their own
customs clearing.
For full scale production trials:
Width - 20" (500 mm) to 40" (1000 mm) preferred - 10" (250
mm) minimum to 72" (1825 mm) maximum. Base Roll 100 to 200 yards or meters
minimum - 40" (1000 mm) diameter maximum. 10" (250 mm) to 20" (500 mm) diameter
preferred on new trials for set-up and process control. 3" (76 mm) I.D. cores
with core plugs - 1000 lbs. (450 Kg) maximum weight. Ship large or multiple
rolls on pallets.
| From Overseas Ship to: |
From the United States Ship to: |
| Micrex Corporation |
Micrex Corporation |
| c/o Pioneer International
Corp. |
17 Industrial Road |
| Attn: Chris Staub |
Walpole, MA 02081 |
| 26 Princess Street |
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| Wakefield, MA 01880 U.S.A. |
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| Tel. 781.213.9450, Fax
781.213.9459 |
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Send Pioneer International the documents and value for release through
customs. Also advise Micrex for follow-up. |
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Pilot Equipment::
Micrex/Microcrepers: 76" (1930 mm) Roll Face equipped
with rigid retarder, flat blade, comb roll,
bladeless and Microcreper II configurations. Main roll heatable with hot oil to
400°F (205°C).
Unwind: 72" (1825 mm) maximum width - 40" (1000 mm) maximum
diameter -1000 (450 Kg) lbs. maximum weight - 2" & 3" (76 mm) air shaft -
pneumatic brake.
Rewind/Batcher: 2 drum surface winder and or single drum
winder with slitter. 72" (1825 mm) maximum width - 40" (1000 mm) maximum rewind
diameter - 2" & 3" (76 mm) air shaft.
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