The EDI® Aftermarket Services team has the skills and know-how to help keep your extrusion dies, coextrusion dies, slot-die coating systems, and coextrusion feedblocks running smoothly.
Ensure exceptional quality and uptime with remanufacturing for like-new performance, refurbishment services, genuine spare parts, expert technical services, and operator training.
The Equipment We Service
The experienced EDI® Aftermarket Services team works with all polymer processing equipment that falls within the EDI® brand:
- Extrusion Dies & Coextrusion Dies for thermoplastics, including cast film dies, extrusion coating and laminating dies, biaxially oriented film dies, sheet dies, the Prodigi™ Motorized Lip Actuator, and ancillary equipment.
- Slot-Die Coating Systems including ambient temperature coating systems and hot melt coating machines.
- Coextrusion Feedblocks and other coextrusion technology, including layer multiplication technology, distribution blocks, and adapters.
For industrial aftermarket services for BKG® polymer processing equipment, including pelletizers, melt pumps, melt filters, and polymer valves, contact the BKG® Aftermarket Services team.
Die Remanufacturing Services (Comprehensive Overhaul)
Our die remanufacturing services provide you with a comprehensive overhaul of your die or coextrusion feedblock. Nordson’s skilled Aftermarket Services team will work to bring your die back to like-new condition by analyzing your operation's needs, implementing the necessary updates, and delivering a die that is up to the challenge of meeting your goals. The die remanufacturing process may involve a full rebuild of your die, including thorough inspections and metrology, restorations of the flow surfaces, lips, and lands, updates to heating elements, reassembly, and careful validation that your newly remanufactured die meets your specifications.
Whether the goal is to reduce scrapped material, improve profiles/coat-weight, increase line speeds, expand production capabilities, minimize defects, or extend die life, die remanufacturing offers many benefits that ultimately help the bottom line.
Die Refurbishment Services (Targeted Restoration)
If your die does not need a full overhaul but needs a targeted, professional restoration to correct specific issues, our slot die and extrusion die refurbishment services are ideal. The following are some of the popular targeted restorations completed by the EDI® Aftermarket Services team:
- Die lip repair or replacement
- Precision grinding to restore flow channel gap
- Surface reconditioning
- Selective component upgrades
- Seal-related fixes
Our team can bring visible defects, edge issues, and specific profile deviations back to like-new condition.
Die Repair and Maintenance
It is essential to complete die repairs promptly, and keep up with regular die maintenance and feedblock servicing, to keep your polymer processing equipment in excellent condition for longer. Some of the most popular die repair and maintenance tasks our industrial Aftermarket Services team completes include:
- Scheduled inspections to ensure proper functioning and diagnose concerns.
- Split and clean die maintenance support, where we disassemble your extrusion die to remove polymer residue buildup.
- Replacing worn parts to increase longevity and quality of functioning.
- Thermal and electrical zone checks to ensure consistency of temperatures and correct functioning.
- Other die maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, die repairs, and polymer processing support services.
Engineered Parts
Custom-engineered components designed to fit each specific die or feedblock model and can be assembled onto a unit currently installed in the field for production. Ensure proper fit, optimal performance, and long-term reliability with Nordson EDI®. From replacement components to performance-driven upgrades, we have the solution to meet your needs.
Genuine Spare Parts Services
Not having the correct parts when a line is shut down, preventing goods from being produced, may be an operation manager's most alarming concern. By ensuring that your organization has the proper materials and tooling for a die shutdown, including extrusion die spare parts and slot die parts, downtime can be significantly reduced.
Contact us for rapid access to Nordson’s large inventory of EDI® spare parts and cleaning supplies (including extrusion die soap). Our dedicated spare parts team will find replacement parts based on your extrusion or slot die’s bill of materials to provide the most accurate and dependable parts to keep shutdowns as brief as possible.
Field Service, Training, and Technical Support
A well-cared-for die, no matter the age, is a significant benefit to any business, and Nordson is here to support you through the lifecycle of your extrusion and slot die coating equipment.
Nordson staffs a team of application specialists and field service technicians with well over 100 years of combined industry experience. The EDI® Aftermarket Services team is available to provide troubleshooting support, assist with die performance/operation inquiries, and offer individual or group training at customer sites. By investing in training opportunities for the team that handles the equipment critical to your operation, improved productivity can be quickly achieved.
In addition to our field service team, we offer a selection of videos to aid in setting up and maintaining your die.
Resources
Download additional information specific to your needs including PDFs on EDI® extrusion die remanufacturing and slot die remanufacturing, and troubleshooting guides on extrudate issues including bubbles, machine-direction lines, orange peel, and shark skin, as well as information on troubleshooting electrical zones, and splitting and cleaning your slot die or extrusion die.
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Request an Evaluation
No matter where in the world you’re located, our global Aftermarket Services team can assist with your die repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing project, or provide the spare parts, maintenance, or training you need. Email the EDI® Aftermarket Services team today to get started with an evaluation, or to discuss the options available to resolve your slot die, extrusion die, or coextrusion feedblock issue.
EDI® Aftermarket Services FAQs
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How do I choose between remanufacturing and refurbishment?
Our remanufacturing services entail a complete overhaul of your extrusion die, slot die, or coextrusion feedblock, enabling us to bring your equipment back to a like-new standard. Refurbishment services focus on specific areas of concern, providing a targeted restoration to remediate an issue, for example, by replacing a die lip.
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What information do I need to request an evaluation?
Get in touch via email to get the process started. Please provide information on the type of die or feedblock you are working with, the material you process, any defects or areas of concern, film/sheet or coat-weight targets, recent profile data, and photographs of the issue.
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Do you support legacy EDI® dies?
Yes, we offer full support for legacy EDI® dies, including slot die and extrusion die refurbishment, replacement, and spare parts.
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Do you offer operator training?
Yes, we are able to offer one-to-one and group training sessions at your location, to teach best practices that ensure improved processes, productivity, and quality.