Solution for PET thickness measurement

The thickness of extruded PET is important for both PET-extruding companies and thermoformers. Hammer-IMS offers PET thickness measurement systems that are:

• Contactless;
• Have accurate performance up to PET thicknesses of a few centimeters;
• Clean: Meaning non-nuclear, non-radioactive;
• Featuring cutting edge M-ray technology based on millimeter waves;
• Multi-sensor approach enables high all-time coverage of the sheet;
• For both yield maximization and quality control for PET-extruders, as for input control for PET-thermoformers;
• Maintaining performance for all additives (colors);
• Easy-to-use state-of-the-art software environment;

Solution for plastic construction sheet thickness measurement

Whether it is Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP), Acrylic glass/PMMA (Plexiglas), or Polycarbonate (PC), Hammer-IMS offers contactless thickness profile measurement systems for all these plastic sheets for construction purposes. Hammer-IMS's measurement systems of this type are:

• Contactless;
• Have accurate performance up to thicknesses of a few centimeters for both extruded or cast sheets;
• Clean: Meaning non-nuclear, non-radioactive;
• Featuring cutting edge M-ray technology based on millimeter waves;
• Multi-sensor approach enables high all-time coverage of the sheet enabling to reduce production margins on thicknesses;
• Enables a thickness set-value nearby typical -5% international tolerances on thicknesses;
• Applicable in high-temperature conditions close to extrusion die for quick feedback, reducing material waste;
• Maintaining performance for all colors;
• Tailored support for fillers (typically used for non-optical application of sheets);
• Easy-to-use state-of-the-art software environment;

Solution for combined foam thickness and basis-weight measurement

Foam extrusion faces challenges for both thickness and basis-weight control. Hammer-IMS solutions of this type get both your foam's thicknesses and basis-weights under control at the same time. Hammer-IMS enables foam extruders to optimize their process featuring:

• Contactless measurement, not applying visible marks on the foam;
• Simultaneous and unique thickness and basis-weight measurement for various materials;
• For any color masterbatch;
• Available both before or after cross-linking;
• Clean M-Ray technology which is non-nuclear and non-radioactive;
• Multi-sensor approach enables high all-time coverage of the sheet, enabling to quickly respond to localized bubbles;
• For most commonly-used materials;
• Easy-to-use state-of-the-art software environment;
• Available as turnkey installations;

Check out the Marveloc 602 - CURTAIN products within the scope of our M-ray technology.

Solution for characterization of wood panels and boards

Hammer-IMS solutions are an interesting alternative to X-Ray in the industry of the production of non-synthetic boards and panels for construction applications. Hammer-IMS's solution is valid for:

• Thickness measurement of particle boards: Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF), Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
• Thickness measurement of Plywood panels: triplex/multiplex
• Combined thickness and basis-weight measurement of mineral wool: stone wool, glass wool
• Basis-weight / grammage measurement of plaster board, including anomaly detecion

The multi-measurement-head nature of this kind of solutions enables you to spot deviations in your production process at the lowest latency.

Solutions as paper QCS

QCS is used in paper machines, board machines, tissue machines, but only during production. Hammer-IMS offers this QCS solution for converters in the paper and pulp. The QCS features the following properties:

• Contactless measurements;
• Built-in splice (weld) detection with > 20 cm variable stand-off distance and therefore eliminating human errors;
• Built-in Input grammage/basis-weight measurement;
• Built-in fold detection;
• Vibration anomaly detection for web-fracture modeling;
• High-speed measurement of 3KHz enable line speeds up to 500 meters per minute;
• Clean: Meaning non-nuclear, non-radioactive and therefore applicable in 24/7 staffed production;
• Support for multi-layer processing;
• Featuring cutting edge M-ray technology based on millimeter waves;
• Multi-sensor approach enables high all-time coverage of the sheet;
• Maintaining performance for all colors;
• Easy-to-use state-of-the-art software environment;