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News
Technology
For continuous quality control, lump and neckdown
detectors are as important as diameter gauges and spark
testers.
The new line of KW 13TRIO detectors captures with the
highest accuracy, reliability and velocity even the smallest
lumps and neck downs in wires, conductors, optical fibres,
cables, tubes and hoses.
Thanks to the separate operating and display unit BAE
2-KW, the KW 13TRIO can be fully operated and configured
at the device. This unit features an illuminated graphic
module to display values and messages, red, yellow and
green tolerance indicators for signalling operating states,
a keyboard with function keys and a numeric keypad for
manual instrument setting. The BAE 2-KW can be fixed at the
operator station by means of the included wall-mounting
bracket (swivelling) or on the table.
Thanks to its
compact design,
the KW 13TRIO
can easily be
integrated in any
extrusion line
or rewinding
process. The
measuring field
is dimensioned
in such a way
that during
the start-up,
even extremely
big lumps
pass smoothly
through. Its open
design enables
quick and easy
threading of
the product
without stopping
production.
A powerful microprocessor as well as full digital signal
processing makes this lump and neckdown detector an
essential tool for faultless quality control. This detector is also
available as a stand-alone device.
A unique measuring principle and complex optics solution
ensure immunity to stray and intense light whilst providing
the highest detection accuracy and identification of lumps
and neckdowns in the micrometre range.
Highlights include:
• Complex optics allows: - Min detectable fault height of
0.01mm (0.0004")
• Min fault length of 0.2-0.3mm (0.008-0.011")
• Full digital signal processing DSP
• Very compact design
Zumbach Electronic AG – Switzerland
Website:
Highest level lump
and neckdown
detection
▲ ▲ Top: BAE 2-KW – local operating and display unit
▲ ▲ Above: KW 13TRIO – lump and neckdown detector