With such a wide range of polymers, widths and thicknesses processed, the Sheet industry requires the broadest possible selection of equipment options. Cloeren offers the most diverse and innovative portfolio of solutions for Sheet extrusion — including Feedblocks, Single and Multi-Manifold Dies, and optional equipment to suit virtually any process environment.

We offer a range of technologies ideal for the sheet market:

• QuickGap™ patented single adjustment point lip adjustment system separates the cross web gauge control from the overall gap control. For Sheet applications, this extends the total Die lip opening for broader product thickness range or facilitates cleaning of the Die lip gap when particles become lodged in the Die lips.
• Multiple hinged lip adjustment options are available, including Manual Push Only, Push and Pull, and AutoGauge™ automatic lip adjustment systems. Removable lips can be configured as matched lips for optical and thermally sensitive polymers. Sliding lips via shims or threaded studs are available extending the lip opening.
• Power Wedge™ Deckling is an external deckle that enables on-line changes to polymer extrudate without costly downtime. Other types of external deckles include flex-side mounted and fixed-side mounted.
• IDS™ (Internal Deckle system) features a solid plug and blade that eliminates polymer degradation by filling the manifold of the Die. This internal deckle permits very close lip-to-nip penetration for polymers with little hot-melt strength.
• Restrictor Bar Dies process a broad range of polymers, or for thicker sheet products providing maximum processing flexibility for your Die.

Our vast industry knowledge and commitment to advancing Die and Feedblock technology has resulted in major breakthroughs in industries from food packaging to pharmaceuticals to aerospace. Cloeren technology also allows appliance Sheet manufactures to produce thinner, more uniform multi-layer sheets.

We've developed Dies that allow blood and IV bag suppliers to increase production rates and run times, and a unique Cloeren technology extrudes filled polymers onto the back of carpet for automotive applications.

Plus, by developing a way to coextrude the color band for tinted windshields, we cut 30 days from our customers' production cycle.