Extrusion International 3-2018

20 Extrusion International 3/2018 INDUSTRY NEWS Super Fast Laser Diameter Gauges The Solution for Accurate Diameter and OvalityMeasurement Diameter Scanner and Flaw Detector in One Unit ZUMBACH, pioneer of online measurement and its triple axis ODAC TRIO laser diameter gauges belong to the market leaders of super fast diam- eter measuring devices. Three synchronized measurement axis in one single plane provide comprehensive measurement coverage, peak-precision diameter and ovality measurement as well as pre- cise and super-fast flaw detection capabilities. Such combinations will help to reduce systemcosts due to the combination of diameter measurement andflawdetection into one singlemeasuring device. Optimum process control in continuous manufacturing processes are guaranteed thanks to highest precision and reliability. The com- bination of super fast scan rates, highly precise and reliable mea- surement contribute to the reductionof scrapandproduction costs: your manufacturing process remains profitable all along. Thanks to the compact design, the ODAC TRIO measuring heads can be used in virtually everymanufacturing process in thewire and cable industry, the plastics and rubber industry as well as the steel andmetal industry. Known for precision, quality andeaseof use the laser measuring heads fromZUMBACH are among the best of their class. The technological basis considered for thesemeasuring heads is always of the latest cutting edge technology, with laser diodes as light sources combined with intelligent and powerful measured- value processors which facilitate a simple and flexible integration. Main Adavantages: • 9000 measurements per second. • 3 synchronizedmeasurement axes on 1 single plane. • Reliable detection of the ovality. • Yields highly accuratemean value, regardless of the orientationof the product ovality. • Increasedmeasurement accuracy and reliability. • High dirt and dust tolerance. • Amongst the outstanding features are features such as single scan calibration (CSS), single scan monitoring and high data rate output of up to 200 (Depending on themeasuring headmodel, the number of transmittedmeasured values as well as the baud rate of the interface) data packages per second. The measuring heads can be used with all line speeds. Vibrations during production have no noticeable influence onmeasurements. ZUMBACH Electronic AG www.zumbach.com Safely Packaged Packaging has a great impact on the quality of its contents and also influences consumer purchasing decisions. Both factors rep- resent major challenges for product design, especially where food packaging is concerned. To meet both these challenges, one of the world’s leading foodmanufacturers opted for an innovative testing solution from Zwick Roell. The 90° peel test on packaging is one of the most common tests in the field of food packaging. This type of test is used to determine adhesive/welding properties such as bond and tear strength. There are many peel and tear tests that use the same principle. In addition to testing dimensionally stable packages such as yogurt cups, the test is also performed on unstable packaging (e.g. for meat or fruit). In this case the packaging is placed in a suitablemold and held in position via a vacuum. The openingflap of the cover foil is gripped in a screw clamp. For reproducible test results, you must ensure that the separation point is always in the test axis. To accom- plish this, the mounting of the base body is tracked via a carriage. This test fixture is integrated into a zwickiLinematerials testingma- chine (Fmax 1 kN) that can also be used for performing other tests on packaging materials. The set up, execution, and evaluation are handled by the intuitive testXpert III testing software. The results are directly transferred into the foodmanufacturer’s laboratory da- tabase. Zwick GmbH & Co. KG www.zwick.de Selection of ODAC TRIOmeasuring heads Peel-off-test of a food packaging (Image: Zwick Roell)