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Technical Tips

How to Produce Quality Tubing with an Oscillating IBC Die
When IBC systems are used with oscillating dies, the problem of poor layflat quality is more evident. The correct solution is to verify airflow in the oscillating plenum is completely stable (within 0.05 inches of water column) for all operating positions.
Roll Edges Old Plenum
To verify you have a plenum problem, turn off the die oscillator and see if the roll looks like this. Then turn the oscillator on and see if the rolls get worse.
Roll Edge with new Plenum
It is possible to achieve tubing rolls that look like this. See the August 2002 issue of Blown Film Internals for ways to solve this problem.