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Let us help you pick the best tool for the job. We take the time to learn about your current process, why it’s not working, and what your desired results are then we recommend the best solution based on past experience. We're your source for expert knowledge and individualized advice. Application testing may be required for more complex or unique projects.

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Let us engineer and design you a unique system to solve your unique application problem. We use experiments, thermal calculations, and computational modelling to design a solution that we know will work. Our range of services includes everything from proof of concept through engineered system development to suit your needs.

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STANMECH provides installation support for all our customers; whether you've purchased a single tool or a custom built system we're here to help. We aim to provide easy to follow instructions for the installation and set-up of any system we sell. For customers needing more help, we also offer installation assistance services

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​Recent Articles & Case Studies

Temperature and Time: Your Formula for Perfect Shrink Labels
Achieving a perfect shrink on a sleeve label is often easier said than done. Even with a custom built system some experimentation may be necessary as you dial in the settings needed to achieve that all-important perfect shrink on your bottle, can or other packaging. Two of the primary variables to adjust are Temperature and Time; it is important to ensure they are in balance in order to achieve an acceptable final product ready for display and sale. 

Designing your System for Uniform Heat & Airflow 
​A common misconception we encounter while working with customers to develop process heat systems is that the airflow transitioning from a small space to a larger one will expand to fill any volume. While this is true (to a point) for compressed air, which undergoes a rapid volume expansion as it transitions from a high pressure environment (80-100PSI) to an atmospheric environment, it is not true for blower-based systems where this pressure change does not exist.

Why Your Hot Air Tool Needs Airflow​
Inside every Leister hot air tool is a heating element composed of a ceramic honeycomb supported resistance wire filament (See below). Electric resistance wire heaters work on the principle that when electrical current passes through a conductor heat is generated, and the amount of heat generated is related to the resistance of the conductor. 
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Why you Can’t Measure Air Temperature with a Laser IR Gun and a Simple, Effective Alternative
While Laser IR Thermometers are an extremely common tool, they are entirely ineffective for measuring the outlet temperature of an air heater. To understand why, we must first understand how this tool works. Laser IR Thermometers measure the surface temperature of an object by measuring the thermal energy emitted by the target. Knowing the amount of thermal energy discharged and the emissivity of an object’s surface, the objects temperature can be determined by the device.

Closed-Loop Vs Open-Loop Control Systems Part 1 of 3: Automating the System
In a previous article we provided a general overview of control for process heat systems and explained the difference between closed- and open-loop controls. In this article series we will expand on this topic, exploring when it is advantageous to use a closed-loop system and when it is acceptable to use an open-loop system. This first installment will look at the benefits of automating your system with closed-loop control and the process issues that this can help resolve.

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