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Sikora has launched the Wire-Temp
6000, a system for precise online
measurement of the wire temperature.
In cable production, it is often required
to preheat the conductor prior to the
extrusion process. Reasons might
be to ensure optimum adhesion
of the insulation on the wire, or
especially in the insulation of wires for
high-frequency and data transmission,
in order to stabilise and control the
foaming of the insulation.
The Wire-Temp 6000, which is also part of
the Preheater 6000 TC, is now available
as an independent online measuring
device. The Wire-Temp 6000 measures
the temperature of metallic conductors
as well as the surface temperature of
insulated conductors continuously on a
non-contact base.
Designed for diameters from 0.3 to
5mm, or alternatively from 3 to 50mm,
the system is laid-out for product
temperatures up to 150°C, optionally
up to 250°C. The measurement of the
temperature is independent of the cross
section, the material and the structure of
the conductor surface.
The temperature measurement is made
by means of a non-contact thermal
image sensor in an infrared camera,
which detects the conductor reliably and
provides accurate measurements with no
need for calibration.
Various communication interfaces
are available for transmission of the
measuring values to a Sikora processor
system, the line control or a laptop.
The universal interface module for
connections to RS485, RS232, Profibus-DP
or industrial field buses such as CANopen,
Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profinet IO fulfils
every demand. The interface module
and all connection plugs are fully sealed
for protection against water, dirt and
mechanical damage.
Sikora AG – Gemany
Website:
Non-contact
system for
continuous
measurement
of conductor
temperature ▲ ▲ The Wire-Temp 6000 from Sikora