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X-RAY 2000 is an attractive on-line measuring and
control system for plastic tubes and hoses.
State of the art X-ray technology provides continuous
measurement on the wall thickness, eccentricity,
diameter and ovality. With the X-RAY 2000 SIKORA
presents an exciting measuring system, which is
focused on process optimization by providing:
� quality control and improvement
� reduction of start-up scrap
� reduction of material over-consumption
� increased productivity
� approach as simple as a diameter gauge
The technique of transilluminating the tube or hose
with X-Rays in two planes of view provides wall thick-
ness measurements without calibration requirements.
Reliable measurements are available for multi-layer
products with and without fabric reinforcement layers.
This unique technique makes wall thickness measure-
ments an operation as simple as a diameter gauge!
With a relatively low investment a return of investment
drastically below 12 month can be achieved.
Quality control
and process optimization:
at the extrusion of single and multi layer plastic tubes and pipes
X-RAY 2000 monitor image
X-RAY 2000
The advantages:
� fast centering of the
crosshead directly after
starting of the extrusion
process
� continuous measure-
ment and control of the
extrusion line under
consideration of the
minimum values
� permanent quality
control
LASER 2000
Check-out also SIKORA’s range
of diameter gauges, which are
available for products of 0,1 to
200 mm.
The advantages:
� XY and triple axis diameter
and ovality measurement with
optimum precision
� MTBF (meantime between
failure) >15 years
� no calibration required
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