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Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2010 49
When the core of an insulated wire or cable moves off-centre
and out of tolerance, the reliability of the final product is
seriously compromised.
To eliminate this risk, Beta LaserMike offers the CenterScan
2010 gauge, a non-contact system that uses a driver coil set
and detection system constructed of optical and magnetic
sensors for eccentricity, flaw detection, diameter and ovality
measurements.
The CenterScan 2010 driver induces alternating current into
the conductor to produce a magnetic field along the wire.
This induced magnetic field is detected by highly sensitive
coil sets, strategically located around the wire to determine
precise location of the conductor.
The optical measurement system, based on proven
AccuScan technology, precisely determines the location of
insulated wire.
Location information and diameter measurement are used
to determine the orientation of the conductor and the centre
of insulation to provide concentricity, eccentricity and angle
measurement.
This measurement data is transferred via various
communication means to either a Beta LaserMike provided
controller, such as the DataPro 5000, or a third party device
for integrated process control.
The Centerscan 2010 is said to offer several advantages,
including:
Higher resistance to EMI •
Reduced sensitivity to positioning of the wire within the •
measurement area
Multiple Fieldbus options
•
Compact profile •
Beta LaserMike – USA Fax: +1 937 233 7284
Email:
Website:
Reinforced fluoropolymer compounds
Colorant Chromatics produces a full range of high quality colour concentrates, compounds, pigment dispersions and inks
for processors of fluoropolymers and high performance plastics.
Colorant Chromatics’ extensive melt-processable product line includes colour concentrates and compounds for polymers
including FEP, ETFE, PFA, PVdF, ECTFE, MFA, THV, PEEK and PES. Colour concentrates are offered in various pigment
strengths and resin viscosities to assure optimal performance in the end use manufacturing process.
In addition to the Colorant Chromatics standard line of colours and compounds, the company offers special services
including colour matching, pre-colouring, and custom compounding. The company also supplies a full range of pigment
dispersions for PTFE extrusion, as well as printing and striping inks for FEP, ETFE, PFA, PVdF, PTFE, PEEK and polyimide.
Colorant Chromatics AG – Switzerland Fax: +41 41 741 0102
Email: Website:
CenterScan 2010 measurement system for insulated wire ❍ ❍
and cable
Securing production tolerances