WCA July 2010

machinery & materials

Securing production tolerances

When the core of an insulated wire or cable moves off-centre and out of tolerance, the reliability of the final product is seriously compromised. To eliminate this risk, Beta LaserMike offers the CenterScan 2010 gauge, a non-contact system that uses a driver coil set and detection system constructed of optical and magnetic sensors for eccentricity, flaw detection, diameter and ovality measurements. The CenterScan 2010 driver induces alternating current into the conductor to produce a magnetic field along the wire. This induced magnetic field is detected by highly sensitive coil sets, strategically located around the wire to determine precise location of the conductor. The optical measurement system, based on proven AccuScan technology, precisely determines the location of insulated wire. Location information and diameter measurement are used to determine the orientation of the conductor and the centre of insulation to provide concentricity, eccentricity and angle measurement. This measurement data is transferred via various communication means to either a Beta LaserMike provided controller, such as the DataPro 5000, or a third party device for integrated process control.

CenterScan 2010 measurement system for insulated wire ❍ ❍ and cable

The Centerscan 2010 is said to offer several advantages, including: Higher resistance to EMI • Reduced sensitivity to positioning of the wire within the • measurement area Multiple Fieldbus options • Compact profile • Beta LaserMike – USA Fax : +1 937 233 7284

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

Reinforced fluoropolymer compounds Colorant Chromatics produces a full range of high quality colour concentrates, compounds, pigment dispersions and inks for processors of fluoropolymers and high performance plastics. Colorant Chromatics’ extensive melt-processable product line includes colour concentrates and compounds for polymers including FEP, ETFE, PFA, PVdF, ECTFE, MFA, THV, PEEK and PES. Colour concentrates are offered in various pigment strengths and resin viscosities to assure optimal performance in the end use manufacturing process. In addition to the Colorant Chromatics standard line of colours and compounds, the company offers special services including colour matching, pre-colouring, and custom compounding. The company also supplies a full range of pigment dispersions for PTFE extrusion, as well as printing and striping inks for FEP, ETFE, PFA, PVdF, PTFE, PEEK and polyimide.

Colorant Chromatics AG – Switzerland Email : international@colorantchromatics.com

Fax : +41 41 741 0102

Website : www.colorantchromatics.com

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Wire & Cable ASIA – July/August 2010