Meech Launches New Hyperion Bar for Static Control Applications
Meech International has further expanded its Hyperion range of static control systems with the launch of the 924IPS, a compact, short-range pulsed DC ionizing bar. Suitable for use in a variety of sectors, including print, packaging, converting and labeling, the bar will be exhibited for the first time at Labelexpo Europe.
“Meech has always taken pride in its ability to be flexible and respond rapidly to change, which is why we felt the need to add a new bar to our range of anti-static systems,” explains David Rogers, technical director at Meech. “Traditionally, short-range applications have been tackled using AC ionizing bars, but it is a fact that 24V DC is increasingly becoming the normal supply voltage for ancillary equipment on machinery.”
He continues, “As a result, the Hyperion 924IPS is the first, purpose built, industrial 24V pulsed DC bar for short range applications. It works as a ready alternative to traditional AC bars.”
At 32mm high, the 924IPS is the most compact pulsed DC bar available on the market, which makes it suitable for installation in challenging positions that would normally require an AC bar. The system employs the same four pin M8 connector and shockless titanium emitter pins as other Hyperion bars, while also having an IP rating of 66, making the bar suitable for use in harsh environments.
Rogers goes on to elaborate on some of the system’s other key features, “The 924IPS is the first of our bars to feature adjustable output voltage, which is useful in particularly sensitive applications, such as RFID, and gives complete control over the output. Similar to other Meech Hyperion bars, we have incorporated a ‘clean pins’ alert into the design of the 924 IPS. This is a vital feature, pioneered by Meech. An LED will illuminate either green or flashing red depending on the cleanliness of the bar, which in turn helps the user determine whether good ionization performance is being achieved.”
He concludes, “A lot of time and research has been spent on developing the 924IPS, which is why we look forward to customer response and seeing how well the bar will perform across Meech’s key sectors.”
