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T E CHNOLOG Y
28 MARCH 2017
T E CHNOLOG Y
Quality assurance during sheet extrusion
THE Planowave 6000 is a non-contact
measuring system that is used for
the non-destructive measurement
of thickness during the extrusion of
plastic sheets. The system is designed
for the measurement of all plastic
materials, such as PE, HDPE, PP,
PA6 and PVC.
Innovative millimetre wave tech-
nology offers a precise measure-
ment of the thickness without any
coupling mediums and independent
of material and temperature of the
plastic sheet. Calibration is not
necessary.
The Planowave 6000 can either
be integrated into the production
line directly or used for final inspection.
The sheet is measured via millimetre
waves based on the FMCW runtime
method. A linear moving transceiver
continuously sends and receives
frequency modulated millimetre waves.
The thickness of the sheet is defined by
the runtime difference. Visualisation of
the measuring values is made in real
time. The processor system Ecocontrol
offers a numeric display of the
measuring values as well as a graphic
display and comprehensive trend and
statistical data.
The Planowave 6000 contributes to
the reproducibility of processes as well
as high quality and productivity during
sheet extrusion.
Sikora AG – Germany
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Planowave 6000
measures the thickness
of plastic sheets
Three new crimping machines
in the service line
OP has announced three new crimping
machines. They are light, inexpensive,
easy to move and described as the
perfect equipment for easy on-site
service.
The machines – Tubomatic H26 PM,
Tubomatic H26 E and Tubomatic H64
PM – guarantee an even more precise
and efficient service.
The Tubomatic H64 PM is a machine
that crimps hydraulic hoses up to 11/2"
two braids.
It is versatile and able to be used
for on-site service in many different
locations. It is provided with a manual
pump separate from the machine and
an electric limit switch indicating when
the crimping diameter is reached.
Tubomatic H26 PM is designed for
crimping hydraulic hoses up to 3/8"
two braids. It is suitable for several
applications and in particular for outdoor
service. The technical specifications,
which make this machine unique, are
hose crimping with dies-holder, manual
pump as well as millimetre label showing
the reached crimping diameter.
Tubomatic H26 E has the same
characteristics in terms of functions
and usage as the Tubomatic H26 PM.
The only difference is that it is equipped
with a manual pump separate from the
machine.
OP – Italy
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