WCA November 2012

Technology news

X-ray technology tailored to your needs

Sikora offers two X-ray measuring systems for quality control during cable production. Customers who measure up to three cable layers during production choose the X-Ray 6000 Pro. For cable production lines where only one cable layer is measured, the X-Ray 6000 Basic is available. The X-Ray 6000 Basic measures the wall thickness, the eccentricity, and the outer diameter of single-layer cables. In particular, in insulation and jacketing lines where only the outer jacket is measured, the X-Ray 6000 Basic is used. The production data is clearly displayed at a 7" monitor, which is integrated directly in the measuring system. The operation is intuitive via touch screen. In combination with the processor system Ecocontrol 600 or 6000 an automatic control of the line is possible. By controlling line speed or extruder rpm the cable parameters are controlled to the nominal value. The Basic device is a cost-efficient and at the same time powerful alternative to the X-Ray 6000 Pro, which measures up to three layers of different materials. With the Basic the operator receives an X-ray device that includes exactly the functions that are required. For cables where only one material layer needs to be tested, the X-Ray 6000 Basic proves to be an efficient and reliable partner. The X-Ray 6000 Pro measures the wall thickness, the eccentricity, the diameter and ovality of up to three different cable layers. This device is suitable for products requiring a precise measurement of the insulation wall thickness of the individual material layers. The system includes as a standard the display and control device Ecocontrol 6000 with a vertical arranged 22" TFT monitor. It is either mounted directly at the X-Ray gauge head, a separate stand, or is remotely integrated in the control cabinet of the line control. As the 7" monitor of the Basic model, the Ecocontrol 6000 is conveniently operated via touch screen and shows all measuring values numerically and graphically as well as trend and statistical data. The Professional device includes a control of the line speed or extruder rpm under consideration of the minimum values as a standard.

▲ ▲ The new X-Ray 6000 Basic for quality control of single-layer products

continuous online quality control at the cable production. An offline quality control is not necessary. Simultaneously, the systems reduce the wall thickness to a minimum value. Quality assurance and the reduction of material lead to a significant increase of productivity.

From the very first day of operation, both X-ray devices, the X-Ray 6000 Pro and the X-Ray 6000 Basic, assure a

Sikora AG – Germany Website : www.sikora.net

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