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Innovative diameter gauges for
hose and tube extrusion lines
Sikora, Germany, is the manufacturer of
the Laser 2000 XY-series of gauge heads
for high quality diameter measurement.
These XY-gauge heads provide the highest
precision, reliability and continuous function-
ality for a product range of 0.05 to 300mm.
Due to their functional design, the systems
can be easily integrated into every
production line. Sikora measuring systems
are known for their unique non-contact and
non-destructive measuring principle. The
technology is based on CCD-line sensors
and laser light sources in combination with
powerful signal processors.
The outer diameter is calculated by
diffraction analysis directly from the shadow
image. Extremely short exposure times
ensure a high single value precision at all
line speeds – even when the product is
vibrating.
In terms of design, the gauge heads of
larger size are open at the bottom, which
prevents water and dirt falling into the
gauge head, while the smaller devices have
of profiles are available. The Laser 2000
T-series offers gauge heads for a precise
diameter measurement, inclusive of
minimum, maximum and values, ovality and
direction.
The ovality is accurately calculated inde-
pendently from the orientation of the
minimum and maximum values to the 3
measuring axes. For the online-measurement
of rubber and tube profiles, the Laser 2000
Profil defines distinctive positions of a profile
in the measuring field, from the functional
equations of tangential laser diodes.
This device is suitable for the exact
measurement of round or oval profiles
– even if the profiles are arranged in
an inclined position. The Laser 2000
XY-gauges offer various interfaces such
as Profibus-DP, CANopen, DeviceNet,
Ethernet/IP (for the direct connection to
a PC), or the display and control devices
Remote 2000 – respectively Ecocontrol
600, 1000 and 2000.
Sikora AG – Germany
Fax: +49 421 48900 90
Email:
Website:
a unique and proven multi-slot protection.
A special feature of the larger Laser 2000
XY-models is the swivelling
gauge head design, which
enables the head to be
moved up out of the
extrusion line.
The Laser 2000 XY-series guarantees
an almost unlimited operating time at the
highest productivity. The mean time between
failures (MTBF) – the statistical average time
after which a device of this series shows a
repairable defect – is 15 years.
For specific applications the Laser 2000
T-models for 3-axis measurement and the
Laser 2000 Profil for the measurement
 Sikora’s diameter
gauges of the Laser
2000 XY series