Device inspects profiles, hoses and tubes

ProfilControl 7 DX ICSM Operable in either stand-alone or in-line configurations, this measurement device from Pixargus inspects the walls, layers and cross sections of profiles, hoses and tubes just after they are cut. It can measure the interior mounting sections and inner and outer cross sections of profiles as wide as 9.8 inches at line speeds of up to 262 feet per minute; it also can assess the percentage of recycled content in the material composition of profiles. Pixargus can supply customized versions of the device, which is available in many sizes, with standard diameters of up to 23.6 inches.

What’s new? The device, which came out a few months ago. Based on the ProfilControl 7, which can measure only the outer contours of profiles, the ProfilControl 7 DX ICSM can measure both inner and outer contours — the “ICSM” in its name stands for inner cross-section measurement. Innovations include new LED/laser lighting technology and the incorporation of ProfilControl 7 software, which compares actual measurements to reference values.

Benefits The quick, accurate detection of flaws, allowing for faster correction of problems and a reduction in scrap. The device eliminates the need for manual measuring processes, and, unlike off-line systems, it can check all profiles of a batch, rather than just random samples. To ensure accuracy, it employs multi-camera sensors capable of disregarding the interference that can be caused by contamination created by hot cutting techniques. 

Pixargus Inc., West Chester, Ohio, 888-539-4689, www.pixargus.com