Aurex 2016 en Small
Aurex 2016 en Small
Aurex 2016 en Small
AUREX OBF
AUREX MK
AUREX AFM
AUREX ERS
AUREX x-line
AUREX m-line
ECCO
"AUREX is a most flexible and econo- Thanks to the digital multi-channel ultrasonic technology this system offers a
mic ultrasonic measuring system for high flexibility. Measurement of wall thicknesses or diameters are carried out by
the production of plastic pipes. It is static or electronically rotating sensors. The system is appropriate for a broad
able to significantly reduce production range of products, i.e. tubes, cables and pipes up to 2500 mm (98“). The measu-
costs and to increase productivity to ring mechanics is specifically designed to suit the extrusion process. It can be
the benefit of your economic success." combined with gravimetriy, thermal centering or other automation modules.
Accurate measuring values are guaranteed and an economical complete solution
Marius Thiel for geometry measurement between 0.5-2000 mm (0.020 – 78“) dia. is possible.
Product Management Technology Equally for 100 % wall thickness measurement or flaw detection up to 630 mm
(24.8“) outer diameter (OD). ECCO is used for fast pipe centering.
4 AUREX ultrasonic systems AUREX ultrasonic systems 5
AUREX MK AUREX AFM AUREX M-LINE / X-LINE AUREX ERS AUREX OBF ECCO
AUREX MK measuring chambers AUREX AFM measuring mechanics AUREX m-line and x-line use very little AUREX ERS - to be used for a 100 % AUREX OBF is an easy-to-operate ECCO - efficient system offered to en-
are perfectly adapted to the extru- weredeveloped for complex tasks. water during operation. Sensors are high-quality production. The sys- optical 360° surface inspection system sure the fast pipe centering. Very early
sion process. They supply accurate Within a broad working range the pneumatically adjusted to the pipe. tem is based on the patented iNOEX for the production of plastic pipes. during the process thin points or thick
measuring values, offer a minimum output is increased to a maximum In turn, the equipment does not need measuring principle featuring an Perfect addition to AUREX ERS flaw points are identified and corrected
conversion time and stand for an eco- level. The same applies to material to be converted when produced pipe Electronically Rotating Scanner. Full detection. through adaptation of the die setting.
nomic complete solution for geome- savings. dimensions need to be changed. AU- mesurement in lengthwise and cir-
try measurement between 0.5 - 400 REX x-line reliably measures the wall cumferential direction. 360° surface inspection! Fast centering for pipes with a large
mm (0.02 - 15.75“). Perfect measuring technique, full thickness of large pipes and increases diameter!
documentation included! efficiency. 100 % high-quality production gua-
Reliable and proven! ranteed by AUREX ERS!
Reliable and maintenance-free, also
for large diameters!
6 AUREX modular automation system AUREX modular automation system 7
pipe wall
DIGITALIZATION FOR AN OPTIMUM DATA BASE.
e.g. PE
sensor
iNOEX has implemented a high-precision ultrasonic evaluation electronics into
S= V * T
2
the market-leading AUREX system. The used signal evaluation feature provides
S= wall thickness reliable measuring results for layer thickness sizes down to 0.02 mm.
V= ultrasonic
speed
T= transit time Based on this technology, AUREX records and evaluates digital ultrasonic signals
inside material
on the wall thickness progression and analyses the entire information content.
The high measuring accuracy, the detailed signal information and an intelligent
Wall thickness measurement mathematical analysis permit a reliable determination of individual signals or
layer thicknesses in the progression of the total wall thickness of the pipe. Typical
signal distortion or overlapping signals which may occur during the measurement
distance of very small wall thickness ranges will be detected by this technology and sup-
pressed when signals are further processed.
Sensor 1 Sensor 2
Single layers Result: The combination of high-end electronics and innovative AUREX measu-
calculated:
ring technology is able to evaluate 7 layers, starting at 0.02 mm wall thickness.
Only an evenly running, continuous and thoroughly stable extrusion process ensures that
the production process is cost-efficient and competitive in the plastics market. This requires
a technology which is able to master the interplay of “Measurement & Control”, to provide
full production data and to convert this data into automated processes. Modular compo-
nents, flexibility and self-optimization are needed to be able to automate also existing extru-
MEASURE: CONTROL:
sion lines or to respond to new market demands.
Wall thickness Speed / haul-off
An important task is the consistent leveling off of all components involved in the extrusion
Layer thickness Weight per length (haul-off / ext-
process. AUREX technology is based on “Measurement & Control”, which means that the
ruder)
system recognizes variations from set values without delay and compensates them through ERS measurement Diameter
control loops in the classic extrusion process. This offers the manufacturer an option for full Thin points (wall thickness / haul-
Eccentricity
automation, including the analysis of the extrusion process, its continued performance and off)
finally the documentation of all process data. Ovality
Wall thickness profile
Measuring accuracy and reproducibility are at the base of all further functionalities. In order Flaws
Sensor Thermal centering
to be able to regulate the process, measuring values must be recorded continuously and
Mass throughput
directly during the extrusion process. Consequently, calibration of the measuring devices Diameter (vacuum)
must be operational also during process changes. Extensive automatic functions such as the Haul-off speed
Working point (extruder / haul-off)
self-optimizing measuring value recording, the automatic ultrasonic calibration, integrated
Temperature
compensation of shrinkage and temperatures as well as the reciprocal sensor control ensure Component dosing
Automatic calibration
a maximum measuring accuracy. Pressure
Co-extrusion
8 AUREX MK AUREX MK 9
Alarm handling
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FULL DOCUMENTATION! Large measuring range, extended range retrofittable Production output increases following to reduced weight
per length based on thin point control
Proven measuring and control loops
Easy maintenance
Detailed production data
32 : 630 MM (1.26 - 24.80“)– MEASUREMENT WITHOUT Integration into extruder control
Regular and reproducible production process due to
LIMITS. constant wall thickness and correct centering Individual data evaluation by inoTREND on demand
AFM measuring chambers are flanged directly to the outlet of the vacuum tank. Its Material savings of 5 % or more due to improved Profibus DP, Profinet, Ethernet, CANopen
sensors perform a dependable ultrasonic measurement and equally guide and center centering and systematic start-up process
the pipe.
For the diameter range of 32:630 mm (1.259 – 24.803“) AUREX AFM measures on 8 –
96 spots around the pipe circumference. Wall thickness sizes and diameters are simul-
taneously measured. Minimum wall thickness tolerances are obtained through subse-
AUREX AFM is available for the following working ranges:
quent control loops for weight per length and thin points and the thermal die centering
unit. All measurements can be automatically documented and evaluated. Product Type No. of sensors Pipe OD Extended measuring range
settings are managed and stored under recipe or product numbers to make parameters [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch]
AUREX AFM sensor adjustment available fast and reliably when pipe dimensions have to be changed. AFM 400 8 / 16 / 24 160 - 400 6.299 - 15.748 32 - 160 1.259 - 6.299
AFM 500 8 / 16 250 - 500 9.842 - 19.685 63 - 250 2.480 - 9.842
This measuring and control system was designed to fulfill the specific tasks of standard
AFM 630 8 / 16 / 24 315 - 630 12.401 - 24.803 75 - 315 2.953 - 12.401
pipe extrusion:
Simple handling and operation MEASUREMENT / CONTROL / EVALUATION MODULES OF AUREX MK:
Process protocols
Alarm handling
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Bleeding function
RELIABLE AND MAINTENANCE-FREE. MEASUREMENT / CONTROL / EVALUATION MODULES OF m-line AND x-line:
AUREX m-line sets a high standard. The ultrasonic measuring mechanics is maintenance- Wall thickness measurement
free and needs only small water quantities for ultrasonic coupling. This is due to the flexi-
Coex measurement
ble and interlocking connection between the sensor holder and the measured pipe. The
correct pipe/sensor coupling is supported by spring tension. The specific combination of Alarm handling
the sensor/sensor holder results in a unique flexibility of both. Thanks to a collar piece and
Wall thickening
spring loaded pressure elements which provide a maximum flexibility, the sensor holder can
independently fold up or down when thicker pipe sections pass through. In combination with gravimetric systems:
MEASUREMENT. Bleeding
AUREX x-line and AUREX m-line measure the wall thickness and optionally the diameter of Option: Documentation and inoTREND
a pipe. Subsequent control loops for weight per length and thin points reduce wall thickness
21" Multi-Touch-Terminal Option: Diameter measurement
tolerances to a minimum and optimize the production process. The improved centering of
the pipe results in substantial material savings, especially when large pipes are produced.
Measuring accuracy is ± 0.1 mm (0.004“).
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AUREX ERS! Evaluation of vertical and angular signals reflected by the pipe based on the
activation of adjacent sensors
Parallel sensor communication for the highest measuring resolution and the
ELECTRONIC ROTATION FOR A 100 % HIGH-QUA- identification of even the smallest variations in production
AUREX ERS guarantees a 100 % high-quality production and thus the additional Optimum adaptation of the sensors (frequency, diameter) to the variety of
plus to achieve excellent results in the market and for the company. Process measuring tasks
variations which normally occur during the production process are identified and Electronic rotation up to 6000 r.p.m. achieves a 100 % scan in lengthwise
compensated so that it becomes possible to run a controlled flow production direction, given a line speed of up to 100 m/min
which will in turn generate a plus in quality and efficiency. This exactly where Certified by German TÜV
iNOEX comes into the picture! 100 % wall thickness measurement for pipe dimensions of up to 630 mm dia.
100% safety by AUREX ERS is guaranteed
Integration into extruder control not only by iNOEX but has also been certi-
ERS MEASURING TECHNOLOGY. Profibus DP, Profinet, Ethernet, CANopen
fied by the German TÜV (TÜV-certified July
1998, report no. iNOEX 98/232).
This iNOEX measuring technology uses the principle of the Electronically Rota-
ting Scanner (ERS) for touch-free measurement and a full scann of the pipe. The
technology is based on active/passive measurement. The patented measurement
of electronically rotating ultrasonic signals does not leave a single spot of the pipe
unchecked. Full measurement in lengthwise direction and around the circumfe- MEASUREMENT / CONTROL / EVALUATION
rence identifies hidden product defects.
MODULES OF AUREX ERS:
THE OPERATING PRINCIPLE. Wall thickness and diameter mea-
Sensor B (active) transmits and receives ultrasonic signals whereas sensors A and surement
C are in passive mode and only receive ultrasonic signals. This is followed by a Diameter control
rotation to the next measuring cycle.
In this measuring cycle sensor C is switched to active mode. It transmits and COEX measurement
receives ultrasonic signals. Sensors B and D are now passive and only receive Alarm handling
signals. The rotation then continues to the next measuring cycle.
Wall thickening
AUREX ERS measuring mechanics Measuring cycles rotate electronically around the measuring object In combination with gravimetric
...for a 100 % scan. systems:
Automated ultrasonic calibration
Thin point control
No. of sen- OD Measuring range extension Mass throughput control
Type
sors [mm] [inch] [mm] [inch] AUREX ERS 21" terminal with
ERS 32 18 1 - 32 0.039 - 1.259 - -
Weight per length control either 100% measurement
by haul-off or by extruder
ERS 63 24 10 - 63 0.393 - 2.480 - -
Guide parameter control
ERS 125 36 10 - 125 0.393 - 4.921 - -
ERS 160 30 32 - 160 1.259 - 6.299 - - Bleeding function 100 % wall thickness measurement
360° SURFACE INSPECTION WITH AUREX OBF 3 intelligent cameras of AUREX OBF.
Thick and thin points
System functions:
COMPLETES AUREX ERS FLAW MANAGEMENT! Automatic surface inspection
Automatic exposure setting
Flaw documentation in a log-book including date, time
and flaw image
Eccentricity
Activation of alarm lamp, saw or other downstream
OPTICAL INSPECTION OF PIPE SURFACES.
equipment in case a flaw was detected
With AUREX OBF, iNOEX offers a simple optical 360° surface inspection system Easy „teach-in“ based on flawless pipe samples
for pipes. AUREX OBF is based on IOS (Intelligent Optical Sensor), features a
„Surface Inspection Value“ (SIV) for quality assessment of
PowerPC (CPU with 400 MHz) and an intelligent line scan camera which are both
the pipe
mounted in a housing. 3 IOS systems are optionally linked to an AUREX OBF ter-
minal or to an AUREX ERS system. Very small surface flaws can be detected Ovality
surface wall thickness internal pipe
0.27 mm2 (0.0004 sq inches) for pipes with OD range 10 - 32 mm (0.39 - 1.26“)
0.40 mm2 (0.0006 sq inches) for pipes with OD range 32 - 63 mm (1.26 - 2.52“)
section section
Flaws are automatically recognized by the IOS and the corresponding flaw image
is transmitted to the master terminal. 360° surface inspection is guaranteed for
The system checks whether the variation is within tole-
line speeds of max. 48 m/min (157 ft/min) for outer diameters up to 32 mm (1.26“)
rances or not, adjusts the process if necessary and sets off
and 30 m/min (98 ft/min) for outer diameters up to 63 mm (2.52“). Activation of
an alarm in case values are outside set tolerances. Control
the alarm lamp, the saw or other downstream equipment is carried out by the
parameters are the weight per length and thin points.
IOS.
starts. The ultrasonic sensors of ECCO m-line are fixed directly on the calibrati-
on sleeve. Both systems are equipped with a high-resolution electronics which
evaluates measuring data and displays the information on a 10 inch monitor. The
display runs automatically, triggered by the entry of set values for wall thickness
and diameter. Any differences in wall thickness distribution are visualized. The
early control permits to center the pipe after a few produced feet. Accurate va-
lues are available to be used for compensating thin or thick sections by adjusting
the die head settings
FEATURES:
Fast positioning of the line after the production start
As line speed is at a low rate and mass throughput is high, it takes a lot of time and raw ma-
TECHNICAL DATA: tion process and when the system is
manually calibrated, wall thickness
terial until the pipe can be measured and the centering of the extrusion die can be carried Suitable for PE, PVC and PP values are available either in mm or
out. A centering aid used at a very early stage is worth hard cash as it supplies immediate
Exterior diameters larger than 250 mm inches.
information on the wall thickness distribution which in turn is required for the fast centering
of the extrusion die. Wall thickness range 5 - 140 mm (0.196 - 5.510“)
THE WINNING FORMULA: EARLY MEASURING VALUES – ECCO is availabe with 8 sensors for the following OD ranges
(other ranges available upon demand):
RECORDED DIRECTLY ON OR SHORTLY AFTER THE PIPE
Pipe OD [mm] Pipe OD [inch]
CALIBRATION UNIT. 250 - 630 9.842 - 24.803
250 - 800 9.842 - 32.496
ECCO by iNOEX represents an efficient solution for a fast centering of the pipe. For the first
315 - 1000 12.402 - 39.370
time the wall thickness distribution can be measured during or shortly after the pipe calibra-
400 - 1200 15.748 - 47.244
tion. The ultrasonic sensors of ECCO i-line are mounted on a pneumatically operated carrier ECCO m-line ultrasonic sensor on the
630 - 1600 24.803 - 62.992
arm attached to a frame ring which is located closely after the calibration sleeve. After the calibration sleeve
1000 - 2000 39.370 - 78.740
line start the ultrasonic sensors are pneumatically adjusted to the pipe. Then measurement
1500 - 2500 59.055 - 98.425
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SUCCESS IS MEASURABLE!
Ultrasonic systems by iNOEX provide you with the option to submit a measurable quality to
your customers. Moreover, measurable cost savings are available to you. Your production
process runs not only consistently and reproducibly due to constant wall thicknesses and
good centering. With AUREX ultrasonic systems material savings of 5 % or more are possible
through better centering and a systematic start up. Especially in combination with SAVEO-
MAT gravimetric systems, payback periods are very short.
250 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 2.0 % (Ultrasound) 1.30 €/kg 36,400 € 800 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 2.0 % (Ultrasound) 1.30 €/kg 116,480 €
250 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 3.0 % (Gravimetry) 1.30 €/kg 54,600 € 800 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 3.0 % (Gravimetry) 1.30 €/kg 174,720 €
5.0 % total 91,000 € 5.0 % total 291,200 €
+ saved costs for potential product complaints
AUREX AFM (Ø 630 mm PE-pipe) ECCO (Ø 630 mm PE; weight per length 46 kg/m;
recycling costs 0.46 €/kg)
Output Production time Savings Material costs Savings p.a.
Produced pipe length Recycling costs Cost for energy, Cost per line
1,200 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 2.0 % (Ultrasound) 1.30 €/kg 174,720 € Scrap
up to sellable pipe per line start personnel, etc. start
1,200 kg/h 16 hrs/day x 350 days/year 3.0 % (Gravimetry) 1.30 €/kg 262,080 €
Without ECCO 2x9 = 18 m 828 kg 380 € 67,200 € 794 €
5.0 % total 436,800 €
With ECCO 2m 92 kg 43 € 112,000 € 66 €
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Fax: +86-10 8526-1328
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Phone: +1-717 672-0870
Fax: +1-717 672-0872
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