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Buschman Introduces New Metering Rod Installation Tool

Written by Wes Buschman

Buschman, the world leader in metering rod solutions for coating applications, has introduced an innovative new Metering Rod Installation Tool for easier, safer installation of metering rods in rod holders.

“High-quality metering rods are precision instruments that must be properly installed in secure rod holders,” explained Ross DeFelice, President. “Poor installation can damage rods and holders and cause coating defects. Our new Rod Installation Tool enables operators in paper mills and converting plants to properly install coating rods in holders without damaging the rod or holder.”

Metering rods can be difficult to install because of the tight fit required of a rod holder, DeFelice noted. “We’ve heard many stories of frustrated operators using c-clamps or even laying rods and rod holders on the floor and stomping them into place,” he explained.

Buschman’s Rod Installation Tool has been designed for fast, easy installation. Made of aluminum to be lightweight and sturdy, the Tool can be quickly adjusted without tools to accommodate any rod holder and rod combination. Beveled edges make sliding the Tool down the length of the holder easy. The Tool works equally well for installing shorter converting rods as well as long-length size press rods.

Buschman’s Metering Rod Installation Tool offers many advantages:

  • Reduced costs: Drastically reduces the chance of damage to the rod or holder during installation;
  • Faster rod changes: Rods can be installed in the holder much faster;
  • Safer: Using improvised tools or alternative methods can cause operator injury;
  • Less operator frustration: Machine operators can be more efficient when they are using the highest quality tools and accessories.

Specifications

  • Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum
  • Maximum Holder Height: 95mm
  • Maximum Holder Width: 95mm
  • Maximum Holder Length: Unlimited

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The Supplier of Choice for Coating Rods

“The quality of Buschman’s products is excellent. In the ten years we’ve been purchasing coating rods from them, we’ve had maybe two or three issues and they are minor issues. For the number of coating rods we purchase, that’s incredible. Their quality has been so high and they work so well with us that we don’t even consider looking at other vendors for our coating rod needs.”

Purchasing Manager
Leading Packaging Paper Producer in Southern US

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“The number one reason we work with Buschman is the product quality. The second reason is service. If we are running low on product, they’ll turn the world upside down to get us what we need. Buschman delivers product performance and customer service.”

Coated Products Manager
Prominent Packaging Paper Producer in Northern US

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“It’s all about the quality of the rod we’re using to meter the product onto the paper. Without the proper rod application, your coating isn’t going to lay properly. Buschman has a quality product that performs the way it’s supposed to and they get it to us when we need it. They consistently meet all our expectations.”

Coated Products Manager
International Packaging Paper Producer

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“Since we’ve opened the doors here, we’ve worked and had a great partnership with Buschman. They are a very highly reputable company and we’re proof of that as a happy customer. We have a lot of trust and faith in Buschman, so we just give them gold stars.”

Production Manager
Large Multinational Packaging Paper Plant

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“Buschman’s service is outstanding. You don’t find that anymore. If we need something custom tweaked through Buschman, they’re more than willing to sit down with us and do so. They have quality, performance, and great delivery time and they’re very responsive to our needs. They go above and beyond. They’re first class.”

Coating Manager
Leading U.S. Packaging Paper Plant

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“We’ve used Buschman for well over ten years. Buschman goes above and beyond: The quality of materials, the finished goods, the on-time deliveries. They go out of their way to get us the product we need.”

Coating Manager
Large Converter in Northern US

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“Consistent quality is the number one requirement for me and that’s what Buschman delivers.”

Senior Manager
Multinational Paper Mill in Australia