At wire China 2024 from September 25 to 28 in Shanghai, SIKORA, manufacturer of innovative measuring, control and sorting technologies, will present its range of new and proven systems for quality control and cost optimization in wire and cable extrusion and material production and processing. Visitors can look forward to product premieres and a new booth concept.
Premiere of the CENTERVIEW PRO: Eccentricity measurement on a new level
With the new CENTERVIEW PRO, SIKORA continues its 50-year tradition of measuring the eccentricity of conductors in cable insulation on a new level. With the CENTERVIEW 10 and CENTERVIEW 25, SIKORA presents two innovative models for product dimensions from 0.1 to 25 mm. By means of a combined inductive and optical measuring method, the diameter and ovality of cables are reliably measured in addition to the eccentricity. With 5,000 high-precision measurement values per second per measurement axis, combined with an extremely short exposure time of less than 1/1,000,000 seconds, the CENTERVIEW PRO enables accurate measurements, even at high line speeds and product vibrations. Each individual measured value achieves an extraordinarily high single value accuracy.
The new CENTERVIEW PRO measures the eccentricity and diameter of cables. The measured values are displayed on the ECOCONTROL.
Premiere of the LASER PRO: New standards in diameter measurement
With the new LASER PRO, SIKORA sets new standards in the field of cable diameter measurement. Designed on the basis of the proven LASER Series, which is used in numerous extrusion lines worldwide, the new model family presents itself with extended advantages for the user. The LASER PRO comprises three innovative models for product dimensions from 0.1 to 51 mm. The diffraction analysis in combination with pulse-controlled laser diodes produces an impressive 500,000 measuring points per second per measuring axis across the entire measuring field. These are summarized in 5,000 high-precision measured values per second per measuring axis. This ensures that the values supplied are both accurate and repeatable. Thanks to the extremely short exposure time of less than 1/1,000,000 seconds, the individual precise measured values per second per axis are recorded with maximum image sharpness. This ensures absolute measuring accuracy, even at high line speeds and product vibrations. Each individual measured value achieves an extraordinarily high single value accuracy.
With the LASER PRO, SIKORA presents a device series that measures the diameter of cables with the highest measuring accuracy.
Premiere of the LM SMART: Smart length measurement of wires and cables
With the LM SMART, SIKORA expands its product range with an innovative length measuring device. The system measures lengths without contact and with an extraordinary accuracy of 0.05 %. Compared to conventional contact-based solutions, there is no slippage or wear. Once the device has been set up, no calibration or re-parameterization is required. The LM SMART measures accurately and reliably over the long term.
The LM SMART complements SIKORA’s product range with a smart length measuring device. The measured values of the LM SMART can be displayed on the ECOCONTROL or directly on the system control unit.
X-RAY 8000 ADVANCED/NXT: Remarkably efficient in CV lines
In the field of power cable production, the X-RAY 8000 has been providing precise measurement values and maximum reliability for over 30 years. These are features that ensure the quality of the cables during production and lead to material and cost savings. At wire China, SIKORA presents the 3rd generation measuring system based on X-ray technology, X-RAY 8000 ADVANCED, which measures the wall thickness, eccentricity and diameter of cables in CV lines immediately after the injection head. It therefore provides measured values for centering and control without distortion.
Another highlight is the X-RAY 8700 NXT, which measures the final product dimensions at the end of CV lines, both horizontally and vertically aligned. By using SIKORA measuring systems, both at the beginning and at the end of production, shrinkage values are determined for all three insulation layers of the cable, thus ensuring optimum process control for maximum efficiency.
PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED: Pure plastic pellets for insulating power cables
Particularly in the manufacture of high-voltage and submarine cables, it is essential that no contamination, which can occur during production, gets into the insulation of power cables. The PURITY SCANNER ADVANCED uses X-ray technology and optical cameras to detect contaminants such as metal from a size of 50 µm in the pellets and automatically sorts out impurities. This ensures that only pure material is processed further, minimizes breakdowns, ensures the quality of the cable and saves follow-up costs. The function and advantages of the system will be clearly demonstrated at wire China using a hybrid exhibit.
New stand concept underlines SIKORA’s claim to perfection
SIKORA presents itself at the wire China with a new booth concept and thus underlines its claim to perfection. “Our customers can not only experience new products live, but also our new booth concept, which invites them to linger and exchange ideas with our experts. We want our customers to feel completely comfortable at our stand,” says Wanbin Chen, President of SIKORA China.
