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36 Wire & Cable ASIA – March/April 2013
Diameter gauge devices are
an essential part of the Sikora
product portfolio. These
measuring devices deliver a
brilliant performance with
precise diameter measure-
ment and with reliable lump
detection. The Sikora App
shows measuring results,
trends, statistics or video
signals of the Laser on the
iPhone* or other smartphones.
The Laser Series 6000
performs at an extremely high
measuring rate of 2,500
measurements per second,
each one with a high single
value precision by default.
With a dedicated accuracy of
0.2 micrometre and a repeat
accuracy of 0.1 micrometre
the diameter of tubes and
hoses is continuously
measured online.
A wide size range of gauge
heads covers a diameter
range from 50µm to 500mm.
Three gauge head models of
Laser 6000 Series are
available for product
diameters from 0.2mm to
78mm and combine a large
number of features which help
to simplify your daily
production routine.
The high measuring rate of the
diameter measuring devices
progressively and effectively
enables the detection of lumps
and neck-downs on the
product surface. This reduces
the cost of investment and
increases space on the line,
since only one gauge head
need be installed.
The LCD display and operator
panel are directly integrated
into the gauge head providing
easier operation and process
control. The operator can see
the diameter results on the
display at a glance.
Simultaneously, the panel
shows the diameter rated
value and the control module
can be activated. The control
module automatically adjusts
the diameter to nominal value
via control of the line speed or
extruder rpm.
The physical aperture of the
gauge head is twice as big as
the product range, permitting
easy and safe feed-through of
the product. A special feature
is the pivoting head design.
The gauge head can be
temporarily swung out of the
production line path if
required. The bottom of the
unit is open, so water or dirt
fall through rather than
contaminating the measuring
field. The feeding of the
connection cables is
protected, directly in the
gauge head stand.
In keeping with the multimedia
generation, the Laser Series
6000 offers an optional Wi-Fi
interface. Sikora provides its
own special app for displaying
measuring results, trends,
statistics or video signals
directly on compatible
smartphones.
The app also offers the
possibility to calibrate the
gauge head according to ISO
9000. Correct operation can
be proved by comparing test
probe measurements against
its calibration values which are
scanned in via QR code, then
the measured results are
saved in a log-file which may
be transferred via Wi-Fi to the
quality management depart-
ment.
* iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc,
registered in the US and other
countries. App Store is a service mark
of Apple Inc
Sikora AG – Germany
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Heads in comparison
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❍ Laser 6040 XY with integrated
display and control panel