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With the help of the
Length 6000, cable
manufacturers can
measure the cable
length during
production and
ensure that only the
accurate length is
supplied or further
processed.
The Length 6000 is
a reliable non-
contact online
length measuring
device for cables,
tubes and pipes.
The device tracks
the micro structure
of the product
surface, detects the
movement by image
comparison and
precisely measures
the length of the
product.
The technology of
the Length 6000 is
based on an optical
measuring principle.
The surface struc-
ture on the bottom
surface of the
passing product is
defined by two
neighbouring CCD-image sensors. The length is measured
and speed is calculated from the correlation of both images.
The technology of the Length 6000 is equally reliable for
round and sector shaped products and for products with
reflective and rough surfaces. The system recognises
whether the product is moving forward or backward and
calculates the length precisely from zero line speed.
Sikora AG – Germany Fax: +49 421 489 0090
Email: Website:
▲ ▲ The Length 6000 measures precisely
the length of produced cables
Length 6000
– accurate
measurement
of produced
cable lengths