MC5600 Multi-Channel Array Gauge for CAST FILM

Description

The MultiChannel^TM Array Gauge from SolveTech is used to measure the thickness of plastic film and other non-conductive materials on the production line. It accurately delivers a cast film’s cross web profile, with high precision and in real time. Unlike a typical scanning gauge, the MultiChannel^TM has multiple measurement sensing zones that cover the cast film web continuously.

The result is a unique offering to the market that has made it the highest performance unit for webs under 60 inches wide.

Application Content

MC5600 APPLICATIONS

Research and Development for Plastic Film – Loved by researchers because they are able to get an extraordinary amount of data about their process quickly. The bar graph mode also allows them to get their lines adjusted quickly which is critical on short production runs.
Narrow Web Cast Film Lines (<60″ / 1.5 meters) – Due to the nature of the technology, the systems are applicable on lines up to 60 inches wide. Since the technology does not scan, and it does not have trouble measuring near the edges of materials, the technology works very well on narrow applications.
Plastic Film Pilot Lines
Medical Film Lines – The medical industry has demanding requirements, and the continuous coverage insures every area of the film is inspected and monitored.
Measuring Coatings on Film
Nonwovens and Coated Nonwovens
Plastic Sheet Lines with Sheet Under 50 mils Thick

Features Content

Non-scanning, 100% continuous coverage
Multiple contiguous zones within one unit
Non-contact
No moving parts
C-Frame head styles up to 30″
Easy to ready display
Software package for process set-up, monitoring, trouble-shooting/studies, and QC
Menu-drive setup
Rear panel analog output

SYSTEM INCLUDES:

Model CLC Series non-contact, nuclear-free Measurement Head
Gauge Control Unit
MC5600-PC Software package
Associated power cord and cables

The Multichannel^TM Array Gauge provides multiple fixed points across the web. The measurement areas are usually contiguous and provide complete coverage with no scanning. The high frequency response allows complete data on your web.

RADIATION-FREE

Our dielectric-based technology means fast, accurate measurements without the environmental or regulatory concerns associated with nuclear gauges.

FAST DATA COLLECTION

The Multichannel^TM Array Gauge provides extremely fast response, allowing it to sense even brief, transient web variations. Having an array of channels make true profile and product mapping available for the first time.

ACCURATE AND RELIABLE

Quick response features combined with proprietary Measurement head design allow the Multichannel^TM Array Gauge to provide 100% continuous coverage of your cast film web with excellent accuracy. Accuracies typically range between 0.1% and 1%, depending on the application. Precision better than 0.1 microns can be achieved.

Principles Content

Technical Indexes Content

^TECHNOLOGY
SolveTech’s proprietary capacitance technology
Non hazardous low voltage electric field

^PRECISION
0.01 mil (0.25 Micron)
Typically 1% to 0.1% of material thickness. Higher and lower precision is possible depending on measurement footprint design

^{MEASUREMENT GAP}
Typically 0.1″ to 0.25″
Customizable – Up to 1″ possible

^VOLTAGE
110V 60Hz Standard/220V Available
All international frequencies and voltages available

^{TYPICAL CHANNEL SIZE}
1 inch in the cross web, 2 inches in the machine direction
Channel size is customizable

^{CHANNEL COUNT}
2 to 32 Channels
Only gauge on the market that offers multiple independent channels directly adjacent to each other.

^{DATA COLLECTION}
Every Second

^{TRAVEL DISTANCE OF THE SLIDE}
Exceeds the throat depth on the unit
Other lengths available upon request

^LINEARITY
+/-0.1%
Reduces the flutter effects in the gauge, and reduces recipe count. Market leading pass line performance

^STABILITY
Stable year after year, no re-calibration required
Market Leading