WCA September 2012

Technology

news

Wire & Cable ASIA – September/October 2012

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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 neckdowns 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

its

compact design, the

KW 13TRIO can

easily be integrated

in any extrusion line

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, in

addition to other versions, 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

www.zumbach.com

Highest level lump and

neckdown detection

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Top: BAE 2-KW – local operating and

display unit

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Above: KW 13TRIO – lump and

neckdown detector