Extrusion International 5-2025

15 Extrusion International 5/2025 Zumbach Electronic AG | Hauptstrasse 93 | 2552 Orpund | Schweiz Phone: +41 (0)32 356 04 00 | sales@zumbach.ch | www.zumbach.com UMAC® Ultrasonic Wall Thickness Measurement Solutions for the Extrusion of Plastic Pipes, Tubes & Hoses Benefits: Utilizes ultra-sonic technology to accurately measure wall thickness and concentricity of up to 5 layers simultaneously Measurement of ultra-thin wall thickness down to 0.05mm and of products with sizes from 0.2mm to 400mm Allows for continuous in-line measurements and real-time data acquisition during the extrusion process, ensuring consistent quality control Offers reduced setup times, raw material savings, scrap reduction and fully automated control Over 2000 installed systems, successfully used all over the world Booth # E27 Visit us: 1– 8 Measurement points 0.05 Wall thickness (mm) 0.2 ... 400 Object diameter (mm) up to 8000 Scan rate (scans/s) 2000+ Globally installed systems measurement system offers a robust solution that works independently of environmental conditions such as inhomogeneous illumination. The viewing angle plays a minor role, and even internal defects away from the surface are reliably detected. Technically speaking, the system uses infrared thermography to per- form precise temperature measure- ments on the surface. By analyzing the temperature distribution, not only surface defects such as streaks or dents can be detected, but also inter- nal defects such as pores or foreign material inclusions. The high resolu- tion and accuracy of thermography ensure reliable detection of even the smallest defects. The SKZ has many years of exten- sive experience in thermography and offers companies support in implementing customized solutions. The institute accompanies the entire development process, from feasibil- ity studies and integration into the production chain to training, mainte- nance, and support. As an active member of the Zuse community, SKZ is committed to con- tinuous innovation and networking in order to strengthen the performance and competitiveness of industry, especially small and medium-sized enterprises. The new thermography solution marks a signi cant advance in quality control and paves the way for ef cient and precise production monitoring. The SKZ Plastics Center Daniel Hoffmann d.hoffmann@skz.de