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For over 20 years, SIKORA has been internationally known for its reliable and safe X-ray measuring systems. For single-layer applications, we have developed the X-RAY 6000 PURE. The new X-RAY 6070 PURE and X-RAY 6120 PURE models are available on the market, for measuring tubes and hoses from 6 to 65 mm and 10 to 110 mm, respectively.
In addition to single-layer tubes and hoses, the total wall thickness of many multi-layer products can also be measured. In combination with the exclusive ECOCONTROL PURE, a processor system with a high-resolution 15“ touchscreen display, the measured values are clearly displayed for further analysis.
The X-RAY 6000 PRO is the "advanced" version of the X-RAY 6000 and measures the wall thickness, the concentricity, the diameter and ovality of up to 3 different material layers. The system includes as a standard the display and control device ECOCONTROL 6000 with a vertical arranged 22“ TFT monitor. Directly during the online measurement the measuring values of both measuring axes and the regarding, calculated wall thickness values, which are offset by 45 °, are visualized. For the operator, the graphical display of the 8 values on the circumference is perfect. He sees how an adjustment of the injection tools affects the centricity.
The ECOCONTROL 6000 is operated comfortably via a touch screen and shows all measuring values numerically and graphically as well as trend and statistic data. A line representation with pictograms of the connected devices provides a clear overview.
By combining a newly developed software, based on artificial intelligence, with an X-ray based system, SIKORA has developed a reliable solution for measuring the layer transitions of corrugated tubes: the X-RAY 6000 PRO C-PIPEAI. This enables a precise evaluation of the X-ray data of corrugated tubes. This continuous quality control also enables reliable process control during production.
*25 Hz are optionally available at X-RAY 6035 PRO and X-RAY 6070 PRO
Measuring Principle | Non-contact with modern X-ray technology |
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Measuring Rate | 1 - 3 Hz / 3 Hz (optional 10/25* Hz) |
Interfaces | RS232, USB Optionally: LAN (Ethernet | OPC DA/UA) Industrial field busses such as CANopen, EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, ProfiNet, Profibus-DP |
Power Supply | 100 - 240 V AC ± 10 %, 50/60 Hz, 1,200 VA |
X-RAY 6200 PRO C-PIPEAI | X-RAY 6300 PRO C-PIPEAI | |
Max ID | 155 mm | 230 mm |
Max OD | 180 mm | 280 mm |
Min WT per layer | 0.25 mm | 0.25 mm |
Measuring accuracy | 20 µm | 30 µm |
Sight field | 200 mm | 300 mm |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 1,308 x 1,374 x 386 mm | 1,315 x 1,368 x 385 mm |
Model | X-RAY 6020 PRO | X-RAY 6035 PRO |
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Diameter | 0,65 - 15 mm min. wall: 0,1 mm | 5 - 30 mm |
Measuring Accuracy | 5 µm | 5 µm |
Sight Field | 20 mm | 35 mm |
Opening | 25 mm | 100 mm |
Diameter | 6 - 65 mm |
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Measuring Accuracy | 10 µm / 15 µm |
Sight Field | 70 mm |
Opening | 100 mm |
Model | X-RAY 6120 PRO / X-RAY 6120 PURE | X-RAY 6200 PRO |
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Diameter | 10 - 100 mm / 10 - 110 mm | 20 - 180 mm |
Measuring Accuracy | 10 µm / 15 µm | 20 µm |
Sight Field | 120 mm | 200 mm |
Opening | 180 mm | 350 mm |
Larger measuring ranges up to 500 or 650 mm on request
Diameter | 30 - 270 mm |
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Measuring Accuracy | 30 µm |
Sight Field | 300 mm |
Opening | 400 mm |