Wall thickness measurement
Efficient wall thickness measurement with SIKORA
CENTERVIEW 8000
The optimization of the material usage is becoming increasingly important. For decades the common practice has been to measure the average wall thickness. However, if eccentricity is not taken into the equation for material optimization, this leads to a huge over consumption of insulating material, dramatically reducing the annual profits. For example, todays manufacturing of power cables is virtually impossible without adequate measuring equipment. Almost every CCV, VCV and MDCV line is equipped with a system for the measurement of diameter, wall thickness, ovality and concentricity. But also for extrusion lines or jacketing and insulating lines, SIKORA measurement solutions are indispensable components in the production.
SIKORA X-RAY 8000 NXT
The most common equipment for the measurement of power cables is the SIKORA X-RAY 8000, typically installed directly adter the crosshead. The system provides on-line measurements of up to three insulation layers. First introduced to the market in 1993, this system is recognized as the industrial standard for measuring medium voltage, high voltage and extra high voltage cables from 10 kV to 1GV today.
With the experience gained over 14 years and over 500 installed devices, SIKORA is now introducing the NeXt Generation, the X-RAY 8000 NXT. The progressive technology of the X-RAY 8000 NXT substantiates SIKORA's claim "Technology to Perfection", with improved accuracy and an array of new features, i.e. the 8-point display for all three insulation layers, XLL gate controlled X-ray tubes, the ceramic windows or the perfected Multi Sensor Technology. From an operating point of view, the X-RAY 8000 NXT allows quick and easy centering of the cable and a permanent control of the line in automatic mode, ensuring immediate operator acceptance.
SIKORA CV-INTUBE 6000
The CV-INTUBE 6000 is the successor of the MHD 4000-CV, providing non-contact, precise measurement of the cable diameter with highest reliability even under harsh conditions. Until today this pioneering innovation is the standard system for several CV lines. More than 200 devices of the type MHD 4000-CV are beeing used succesfully worldwide, in steam, nitrogen and salt curing lines, in combination with a LASER 2000 device where wall thickness measurement is needed. The insulation wall thickness is calculated from the diameter values measured before and after the extruder by a LASER 2000 XY measuring head and the CV-INTUBE 6000.
SIKORA X-RAY 2000
For jacketing and insulating lines, optimization of material usage is becoming increasingly important. With the X-RAY 2000 you have the opportunity to benefit from another X-ray based system for the wire and cable market. Providing the benefits of monitoring and control of the wall thickness with consideration of the eccentricity, the X-RAY 2000 allows improved profit margins and bottom line revenue. The X-RAY 2000 is also available for hose & tube extrusion lines.
SIKORA CENTERVIEW 8000
For the production of coaxial cables, LAN cables as well as automotive and installation cables, SIKORA presents the logical successor to emerge from developments on the preceding CENTERVIEW 2000. The CENTERVIEW 8000 combines an optical and inductive measuring technique, and is equipped with unique functions such as the 8-point-eccentricity and ovality measurement, a petend-pending cloud diagram and numerous improvements of precision and productive life.
State-of-the-art technology, highest safety standards and proven reliability characterize SIKORA wall thickness measurement devices. Our Return On Investment Calculator may give you an idea of what savings you can expect if you decide for a SIKORA measurement device to rise your productivity.
