TPT July 2016

T E CHNOLOG Y

Laser Series 2000 and 6000 – suitable for all applications

measurement of transparent products within the diameter measurement device. This application is especially interesting for manufacturers of highly demanding end products. During the production of sensitive products, such as medical hoses, compliance with prescribed dimensions as well as absolute quality is indispensable in order to fulfil the requirements of the medical market. Sikora also offers the three-axis measurement device of the Laser Series 2000 T high-quality laser technology for diameter measurement, including minimum and maximum values as well as ovality. High precision, reliability and continuous functionality are the main benefits of the T gauge heads for the diameter range from 0.2 to 100mm. The three-axis measuring devices of the Laser Series 2000 T are equipped with special hardware and software and are, therefore, able to measure the diameter and the ovality of transparent products precisely.

FOR more than two decades Sikora has been using the combination of laser technology and CCD sensors used in the Laser Series 2000 and Laser Series 6000 for diameter measurement of hoses and tubes. Compared to other methods, which are sometimes based on light and shadow, Sikora devices use more precise values in the measurement of transparent and non-transparent hoses. The Laser Series 6000 offers high precision and reliability, which is essen- tial in diameter measuring devices. With up to 5,000 measurements per second, all with an extremely high single-value precision, the Sikora devices provide an optimal line control and reliable statistical data. Due to the high measuring rate of the devices, a simultaneous detection of lumps and neckdowns is possible. Precision and repeatability for product diameters from 0.2 to 78mm are also possible. The combination of intelligent software and powerful high-end hardware of the Laser Series 6000 also enables the

Laser Series 2000 and Laser Series 6000

Sikora AG – Germany Email: sales@sikora.net Website: www.sikora.net

Hose and tube processing equipment from O+P FIVE years after the launch of its first foreign office, O+P has confirmed its role as a growing player in the international market of hose and tube processing equipment, thanks to an active presence in the US and Chinese markets. of North American customers in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Both branches have obtained excellent commercial results since they opened. A Tubomatic V300ES crimping machine of 660 tons has been the first important American contract for O+P, sold in 2013 to a Californian manufacturer of concrete hoses.

The first Asian branch in Shanghai dates back to 2011 and started with O+P’s collaboration with a Chinese distributor. The Chinese headquarters now has eleven employees, operating in commercial offices, and administrative and service-producing areas. The main benefit is the presence of an internal after-sales department that is structured and highly qualified. The team is able to respond quickly to customer requests and provide assistance and support. This is a benefit that has allowed O+P Shanghai to grow and gain important competitive advantages

O+P in Asia, in 2014, sold a V350ES crimping machine of 1,000 tons to a prestigious and well-known company in the oil and gas industry that produces and exports hoses for oil plants internationally. The successful development of O+P is due to the wide range of products it offers, the attention it gives to its customers and its strong and well- established international relationships.

and a strong foothold in the Far East. In 2014, O+P also opened O+P USA Inc in Massachusetts, associated with the National Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution and Hose Safety Institute, strengthened by an established presence in the US market and a strong brand awareness built up over the years. The employees at the branch are professionals with high-level experience in the field. All were trained in the Italian headquarters to respond effectively and efficiently to the needs

O + P – Italy Website: www.op-srl.it

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