Extrusion International 1-2023

22 Extrusion International 1/2023 INDUSTRY NEWS 100% Inspection for Printing and Slitting Machines up to 1700 mm  The successful TubeScan digital strobe inspection sys- tem is now available in XL format for wide web applica- tions on printing and slitting machines (slitters): BST’s TubeScan XL inspects 100 percent of web widths between 900 and 1700 millimeters and detects even the finest of printing defects such as splashes, register deviations and color changes at high web speeds. This means less waste during printing processes, and effective quality assurance at the slitter. Thanks to its compact mounting frame made of extruded aluminum profiles, TubeScan XL can be inte - grated easily into new and existing machines. TubeScan XL increases the productivity of printing and slitting machines by consistently providing the user with a complete overview of the current job in real time, including the precise amount of waste. This allows the machine to be stopped exactly when the job is completed. The presen - tation and interaction options can be grasped intuitively, allowing operators to master the system quickly and safely even without advanced computer skills. The highest standards for printing inspection are met by TubeScan XL, which can be placed on standard printing and slitting equipment. The system is available in two different configurations depending on the area of application. On slitters, QLink workflow creates a defect log for each individual daughter roll, which the doctoring machine uses as a basis for eliminating defects. The degree of tolerance is set as a rule during job setup, and defines what types of deviations from the master image are considered defects. The QLink Slitter categorizes the inspected material into “defect-free,” “waste” and “to be corrected” based on this rule. Relevant statistics for the daughter rolls are clearly displayed to the operator on the screen. TubeScan XL has a universal mounting frame with two built-in deflection rollers. Depending on the desired web path, these deflection rollers and the encoder crossheads can be pre-assembled in different ways. BST GmbH www.bst.elexis.group With BST TubeScan XL, wide web applications can now also benefit from cost-efficient and ultra-fast 100% print inspection Chemical Recycling Provides Circular Solutions for Crosslinked Polyethylene  Borealis announces the capabil- ity to use its proprietary Borcycle™ C chemical recycling process to recycle crosslinked polyethylene (PE) types such as XLPE and PE-X into recycled polyethylene. Thanks to its suitability for high performance applications, the recycled PE obtained in the py- rolysis process can replace virgin PE in the manufacture of XLPE and PE-X for use in theWire &Cable and Infrastruc- ture industries, respectively. Using ISCC PLUS (International Sustainabil- ity and Carbon Certification) certified grades in the Borcycle C portfolio en- ables customers to capitalise on circu- lar solutions while at the same time maintaining high application quality and industry standards. For cable networks, XLPE offers cost effectiveness and flexibility in installation. When used as insula - tion in low voltage electrical cables, XLPE boasts a better overall life-cy- cle impact than alternative materi- als: less of this lighter-weight mate- rial is required to provide top cable system performance. PE-X is de - ployed in a wide range of advanced polyolefin plumbing and heating pipes, and is particularly suited for coping with demanding environ- ments. Compared to conventional materials, the inherent properties of crosslinked PE-X offer distinct benefits, including exceptional toughness, chemical resistance and durability at high temperatures. Up until recently, however, it was dif- TubeScan XL can be installed on common printing and slitting machines. The system has a universal mounting frame with two built-in idler rollers, which can be pre-mounted in different ways depending on the web path