WENZHOU BOJING PLASTIC MOULD CO., LTD.
WENZHOU BOJING PLASTIC MOULD CO., LTD.

Dual-Lip Air Ring: Efficient Cooling and Enhanced Film Quality

Oct 25, 2024

In modern blown film production, the dual-lip air ring is a crucial technology. Compared to traditional single-lip air rings, dual-lip air rings demonstrate significant advantages in controlling film thickness uniformity. This article will explore the functions, structure, and role of dual-lip air rings in improving production capacity.


Basic Structure of Dual-Lip Air Rings


The dual-lip air ring consists of two main air outlets: the lower air outlet and the upper air outlet. The airflow at the lower air outlet remains constant, while the upper air outlet is divided into multiple air ducts, each equipped with an air chamber, a valve, and a motor. The motor drives the valve to adjust the opening of the air duct, thereby controlling the airflow of each duct. Through this refined control, the dual-lip air ring can more accurately adjust the distribution of cooling air, effectively controlling the uniformity of film thickness.


Automatic Control System of Dual-Lip Air Rings


The sophisticated design of dual lip air ring integrates advanced automatic control systems, making thickness control of the film more precise. The automatic air ring can detect film thickness signals in real-time and transmit these signals to a computer. By analyzing thickness deviations and curve change trends, the computer automatically adjusts the opening of the valve driven by the motor. When the film is too thick, the motor rotates forward to reduce the opening of the air outlet; when the film is too thin, the motor rotates backward to increase the opening of the air outlet. This dynamic adjustment mechanism ensures that the thickness error of the film can be controlled within 4%, significantly better than the 7% error without the automatic air ring.


Application of Dual-Lip Air Rings in LLDPE Production


In the production of LLDPE film, the advantages of dual-lip air rings are particularly evident. Due to the poor stability of LLDPE film bubbles, traditional single-lip air rings cannot meet the requirements of high-quality production. Double-lip air rings can provide more uniform cooling, significantly improving the stability of the film bubble. This not only enhances the quality of LLDPE film but also increases production capacity under high productivity.


The Dual-Lip Air Ring Technology of BOJING Mold


BOJING Mold's innovative design in the field of dual-lip air ring technology effectively addresses the challenge of film thickness control. BOJING Mold's dual-lip air ring combines advanced automatic control systems and precise air duct design, offering an excellent solution for film production. By optimizing the cooling effect, BOJING Mold's dual-lip air ring technology can enhance film quality while improving production efficiency.