TPT March 2007

I nspection, M easuring, T esting & M arking

Next generation of ISO-Automat inline holiday detectors

Online non-contact wall thickness gauge for hot tubes Tecnar, a world leader in non-contact thickness gauges, has now made the LUT gauge available in four different configurations. The new configurations offer greater flexibility for installation at several key locations on a tube mill. With the fixed configuration, the LUT gauge is a low-cost solution for on-line wall thickness measurement, excellent for monitoring the output of a reeler or rotary sizer. In the dual-fixed configuration, the LUT gauge provides simultaneous wall thickness measurements along critical angles of the processing machine. This enables, for example, real-time feedback of roller positions. With the scanning configuration, the LUT gauge gives cross- sectional information on a tube processing system with only a linear motion, such as a reducing mill. Finally, the LUT gauge is also supplied with a robotic arm, which is useful when the probe must be removed from the production

With the successful completion of an order placed by one of Germany’s leading pipe mills, Elmed has developed the next level of the ISO-Automat inline holiday detection system. The unique combination of the high-capacity impulse voltage unit and the sensitive DC module for film and epoxy coatings enlarges the scope for testing of corrosion protective coatings. fi A feature of the new generation of ISO-Automat is the new twin line testing electrode (conductive rubber/ brass brush)

The new twin line testing electrode (conductive rubber/brass brush) completes an effective piece of equipment. The company can provide a professional analysis of specific requirements with flexible implementation based on decades of experience in high-voltage testing. With numerous references, Elmed undertakes continuous development work. This ensures successful construction of complete turnkey systems with the adaptation to international test standards and specific coating processes. These processes include side extrusion and crosshead extrusion and also semi and fully automatic testing. The network-compatible industrial PC checks and documents the parameters of the modular test system and acts as part of an individual quality assurance system. Elmed Dr Ing Mense GmbH – Germany Fax : +49 2056 93 29 33 Email : info@isotest.de Website : www.isotest.de

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