TPT March 2017

T E CHNOLOG Y

Data logger with increased features ‘IN process’ temperature monitoring refers to the technology of sending a thermally protected data logger through a furnace, together with the products being heat treated, to obtain true temperature data. In this field, increased industry requirements specifically in furnace surveying and temperature profiling have led to the development of a new range of data loggers from PhoenixTM. Based on the PTM1000 series data loggers, the new PTM1200 generation with six, ten and 20 thermocouple channel variations, has new features that include two-way RF communications, which allow reset and download while the system is in the furnace, and auto data retrieval (‘catch-up’) if there is a loss of RF signal, for example if the logging system is in a water quench, or if the PC is not available for the entire trial.

The sampling rate is now faster, down to 0.2 seconds over the full 20-channel selection without any loss of accuracy, and memory has been increased to 3.8mn data points, allowing high sampling rates even in long processes. In addition to the standard USB connection, Bluetooth allows remote system set-up check, even if the logger is sealed in a thermal barrier. The data logger memory contains the latest calibration correction data as well as a signed copy of the original calibration certificate, which can be printed if required. The data can be transferred with a click into Thermal View software, saving manual input of the correction factors. The new PTM1200 series data logger retains the qualities of the PTM1000 family: robustness, a waterproof case (up to IP 67) and fast and reliable service.

PhoenixTM Ltd – UK Fax: +44 1353 968684

The new PhoenixTM PTM1220 data logger in various thermocouple types

Email: sales@phoenixtm.com Website: www.phoenixtm.com

Prestar delivered and put into operation several automatic production lines for tube producers in 2016. It put into operation a device for straightening titan tubes of diameter up to 80mm in Russia. The 10-roller straightening machine meets the highest demands on diagnostics thrust roll, automatic adjustment and visualization of the straightening process. The equipment uses an Allen-Bradley control system, and the machine includes automatic separating and feeding of tubes into the input channel and collecting pocket. The required tube straightness accuracy of only 0.2mm/m was achieved. The next sizable project of Prestar for a Russian customer is the automatic transport of tubes with a diameter of 168-426mm and net weight up to 3.8 tons per tube.

Special automatic handling equipment is included as part of the whole production line of Prestar, such as a machine for packaging tubes in a bundle, a manipulator for unloading the tube layer from the wagon, non- destructive inspection equipment, automated internal cleaning, etc. The automated production line includes the integration of other devices, which Prestar connected to its control system. The whole production line, with a length over 130m, was delivered in a shortened term of 10 months from the contract signing.

Tel: +420 553 759 720 E-mail: prestar@prestar.cz

www.prestar.cz

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