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Pearl Technologies Announces Pre-Nip Chiller Spreaders
- Published: March 29, 2013
SAVANNAH, NY | Pearl Technologies offers blown film processors that are said to increase output by as much as 10%–20% (to 50% for thick film producers) and provide additional benefits with new Pre-Nip Chiller Spreaders. 
Spreaders, recommended for processors who experience blocking or have low ceiling heights, are custom designed to mount at the top of the tent frame.
Reported benefits of the pre-nip chiller spreaders include the following:
• Custom designed to fit any line
• Improves film quality
• Eliminate film blocking, save on anti-block additives
• Can reduce film temperatures by as much as 50 deg F
• Prevent sag at unwind
• Eliminate wrinkles in the nip assembly.
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