EoW May 2011

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With the innovative measuring system X-RAY 8000 NXT Sikora provides the tool for an efficient concept in quality control, production optimisation and reduced material consumption in power cable production. X-RAY 8000 NXT is suitable for permanent quality control at the production of MV-, HV- and EHV-cables in CCV-, VCV- and MDCV-lines. Sikora holds an outstanding precursor position in the field of EHV-cable production. Specifically developed for this application area the X-RAY 8000 NXT is ideal for extremely big cable diameters up to 180mm for CCV-lines and 220mm for VCV-lines. X-RAY 8000 NXT: Sovereign quality control in CV-lines

▲ ▲ The X-RAY 8000 NXT monitor image

The X-RAY 8000 NXT measures the wall thickness, eccentricity as well as the diameter and ovality with an incomparable measuring accuracy and repeatability. Only one scan is necessary to calculate all measuring values. X-RAY 8000 NXT allows the operator a fast centring of the extrusion tools as well as optimum control of the production line in automatic mode. Multi-sensor semi-conductor detectors are incorporated into the high-end variant of the X-RAY 8000 NXT. This multi-sensor technology assures reliable readings in case the cable may vibrate and provides four measuring values at each scanning process for a precise measurement. A masterpiece of engineering is the integration of ceramic windows* and NTX windows (Non Toxic X-Ray), which separate the scanners from the pressure of the CV-line. The surface of the windows does not react with any by-products resulting from the cross linking process and always remains clean. *Patent pending

Sikora AG – Germany Fax : +49 421 489 0090 Email : sales@sikora.net Website : www.sikora.net

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