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Inspection, Measuring, Testing & Marking
May 2009
data for long term monitoring and process
improvements. The TubeProfiler is easy
to install into an existing line. With built-in
lifting hooks and quick-change electrical
connectors, the system is designed for easy
relocation to different parts of the mill.
Limab also offers its renowned remote
supervision support and worldwide support
team to actively help improve production on
a long-term basis.
The advantage of non-contact laser
technology is that measurement can be
undertaken on almost any type of surface
(eg hard or soft, black or white, rough or
smooth, hot or cold). Lasers also ensure
there is no damage or scuff marking to the
measured surface.
The heart of the system is the laser sensor
itself that has no moving parts for zero
maintenance. The sensors are completely
sealed with a digital processor inside. It
is capable of withstanding hot and dirty
industrial environments.
Limab – Sweden
Fax: +46 31 58 33 88
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and cold tubes in different shapes. The
system easily measures round, square,
hexagonal, or any other type of tubes.
The unique measuring design uses
distance sensors mounted around the
tube. This means it can detect any type
of shape error that may occur during
production.
All measured dimen-
sions are processed
and displayed in the
operator software. The
results are shown as
real time numbers,
trend graphs and in 2D
and 3D graphs for easy
viewing. The system
outputs key dimensions
and an alarm signals
if any of the tolerance
or warning limits are
exceeded.
It is easy to view
the database, which
provides an excellent
source of production
Limab, Sweden, is the manufacturer of
diameter, ovality, thickness, length and
width measurement systems based on non-
contact laser technology. Established in
1979, the company is a pioneer in the non-
contact laser based industry.
The new Limab TubeProfiler is designed
for inline profile measurements of hot
nomical solution for the production of heat
exchangers or plants with high stress and
corrosive conditions.
The pneumatic test is carried out using
two methods: tube or pipe with internal
air pressure under water or pressure
differential method. The standard operation
is semi-automatic, but fully automatic
systems can also be supplied. The
pneumatic pressure is regulated by the
operator up to 20 bar (about 300 psi), and
this can also be increased on request.
Both systems are flexible, and it is possible
to test different diameter sizes and lengths
of tube on the same system. The automatic
control of the pressure and the brief
operating time make the testing operation
fast and easy to conduct.
In addition to offering turnkey solutions
for tube and pipe applications, Be Ca
Engineering provides services including
installation, training and setup of the
machines and systems all over the world.
Be Ca Engineering Soc Coop – Italy
Fax: +39 348 1796778
Email:
Website:
pipe after manufacturing, processing and
tooling. The hydrostatic test is carried out
using pressure differential method.
The standard operation is semi-automatic:
the regulation of the system is provided
off-line by the operator; the loading and
the unloading of the tube or the pipe are
manual; the execution of the hydrostatic
test is automatic. It
is also possible to
supply fully automatic
systems.
The hydrostatic pres-
sure is regulated by
the operator up to
500 bar (about 7,200
psi), and this can be
increased on request.
The same system is
able to manufacture
bimetallic tubes or
pipes (patent pend-
ing). The bimetallic
tube or pipe offers a
technical and eco-
Be Ca Engineering Soc Coop, Italy, is a
specialist manufacturer of hydrostatic and
pneumatic testing systems for straight or bent
tube and pipe. These systems are designed
to meet industry standards and specifications
such as ASTM, UNI, ISO and TEMA.
Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems
are usually required to inspect the tube or
 The TubeProfiler measurement system
Inline profile measurement of hot and cold tube
Hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems
 Be Ca Engineering manufactures hydrostatic and pneumatic testing systems