Extrusion International 5-2024

58 Extrusion International 5/2024 MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGY “Measuring Technology meets Gravimetric Weighing” The companies SIKORA and ConPro have announced their strategic partnership under the slogan ‘Measuring technology meets gravimetric weighing’. Tube and pipe manufacturers now benefit from the possibility to directly combine measuring systems from SIKORA with gravimetric systems from ConPro, which further increases efficiency and quality in tube and pipe production. T he integration of both systems is made possible by a new in- terface developed by our experts. This is based on the latest indus- trial communication standards and ensures seamless communication between the SIKORA dimensional measuring device and the ConPro gravimetric system. During produc - tion, the measured tube or pipe parameters such as diameter, 360° wall thickness distribution, and ovality are continuously compared by the SIKORA measuring system. Additionally, the weight per meter can be quickly adjusted in real time with the gravimetric system, allowing for precise control of the minimum wall thick- ness, maximum mate - rial savings, and guaranteed com - pliance with the product specifi - cation. The graphi - cal integration of ConPro gra - vimetryintothe SIKORA ECOCONTROL 6000 user interface enables very simple and intuitive operation. Both systems work in real time, which en - ables an immediate reaction to pro- cess deviations. In extrusion lines with existing ConPro gravimetry and new lines, the SIKORA measur - ing device can be connected directly to the ConPro gravimetry via the new interface without having to go through an extruder control. “We are very pleased about the cooperation with ConPro”, says Holger Lieder, Executive Board at SIKORA AG. “ConPro has been a leading and renowned supplier of gravimetric systems for the continu - ous weighing and dosing of raw materials for many years. Tube and pipe manufacturers who use our measuring devices can now intelli - gently combine them with ConPro's gravimetry and benefit from the ad - vantages.” Andreas Meyer zu Küingdorf, General Manager at ConPro, adds: “The partnership with SIKORA gives tube and pipe manufacturers the opportunity to combine gravim - etry and dimensional measuring systems. Both systems complement each other and ensure consistently high tube or pipe quality. Material and costs are also saved.” The advantages at a glance: • Combination of SIKORA dimen- sional measuring system with the ConPro gravimetry • Intelligent interface based on the latest industrial communication standards for continuous data ex- change • Control of the minimum wall thickness for highest tube or pipe quality, as well as material and cost savings • Integration of ConPro gravime - try with a SIKORA measuring system in existing or new lines • Intuitive display and control of the tube or pipe parameters on the SIKORA ECOCONTROL 6000 or (optionally) on machine operating panels. SIKORA AG Bruchweide 2, 28307 Bremen, Germany www.sikora.net The new partnership between SIKORA and ConPro creates an interface between measuring technology and gravimetric weighing For maximum efficiency and quality, the graphical integration of ConPro gravimetry into the SIKORA ECOCONTROL 6000 user interface offers intuitive and simple handling