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working area, protecting the gauge head from dirt and water drops falling into the measuring area. For the online-acquisition of tube and hose profiles, the Laser 2000 Profil defines distinctive positions of a profile in the measuring field, from the functional equations of tangential laser diodes. This device is suitable for the measurement of round or oval profiles, even if the profiles are arranged in an inclined position. The design of the gauge head is downwards/open, providing protection against dirt or water. Interfaces such as RS 485, Profibus DP, Canbus, ethernet or analogue interfaces are integrated in the gauge head, for integration into extrusion lines that are controlled by a production line processor. All gauge heads of the Laser 2000 series have an RS 232-C interface for PC or notebook connection. For extrusion lines without production line processors, Sikora produces processor controlled display and controlling systems, including Ecocontrol 1000/2000 and Remote 2000. The Ecocontrol 1000/2000 indicates, apart from the numerical and graphical presentation of the measured

values, an automatic control of the diameter or wall thickness of the product. It collects precise statistics and trend values, saves data and records the measured values. The Remote 2000 is a processor-based system suitable for panel mounting or for installation on the gauge head support. Sikora also produces x-ray based measurement devices, for products with up to three layers. Diameter, wall thickness, eccentricity and ovality can be logged and recorded. The system quickly and precisely controls the expulsion of the extruders or the velocity of the production line. Website : www.sikora.com

› The SFER electrical end forming machine

The latest Silfax machine is the SE 45 LR bender, a 10-axes machine for tube diameters of 45mm steel (th 3). With the latest components, the new generation machine has high productivity and precision and repeatability of axes. The ecological machine comes complete with left and right bending, multi-height and multi-radius on several levels and two tools, pushed carriage for rolling, and ergonomic height of loading. Other features include user-friendly software, electronic crank for programming by training, force or position programming, memorised adjustment tools, fast tool change and integration of a loading/ unloading system.

Silfax Group France

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The Silfax Group is an expert in the field of fully electric tube bending and endforming machines. The company will exhibit a range of machinery, including the new SE 45 LR bending machine, S316 bending machine, and SFER electric end-forming machine.

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