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X-RAY 2060 new measuring range

The latest further development of the X-RAY 2060 from SIKORA shows itself with a new measuring range for products of up to 70 mm. With this technologically improved model generation the German SIKORA AG responds to customer demands, especially in the segment of composite tube production, for measuring ranges adapted to their specific field of application. The X-RAY 2060 is thus best equipped for the online quality control of the inner and outer diameter, wall thickness, ovality and eccentricity at hose and tube extrusion lines.

With the X-RAY technology, the hose or tube is transilluminated by X-rays. Measuring values are continuously available within fractions of a second. With the X-RAY 2000 customers achieve a fast centering of the crosshead and a permanent measurement as well as control of the extrusion line under consideration of the minimum values.

The measuring values of the X-RAY 2000 are displayed graphically and numerically on a 15” TFT-color monitor on the processor system ECOCONTROL 2000. In case of an eccentricity, the wall thickness is displayed as an eccentric ring. In the graphical display, the position, where the wall thickness is thinnest is highlighted as a bright colored segment. As a standard, the X-RAY 2000 provides a statistical evaluation of the measuring values, which are graphically displayed in a length or time related diagram in combination with a graphic display for the statistical distribution of the single measuring values and statistical data.

The advantages of the system are obvious: Calibration procedures are only done during production before initial operation and not necessary afterwards. With the measuring values available immediately at the start-up of the line and with the continuous measurement, the X-RAY 2000 becomes a tool, which is of essential importance for tube and hose extrusion lines, where beside tight tolerances for the products the economical aspects at the production and the quality control are important.

The measurement of the wall thickness, eccentricity as well as the inner and outer diameter is increasingly important in global competition. For customers in the hose and tube industry two criteria are of main importance: continuous quality assurance and the reduction of material over consumption to achieve a lasting cost reduction. The X-RAY 2000 guarantees a continuous online quality control and thus provides the highest technological potential for savings with regard to the elimination of start-up scrap and material over consumption.

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