Non-Radiometric Measurement. Innovative concept of on-line measurement

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1 Innovative concept of on-line measurement

2 Simple Effective Reliable - Secure On-line measurement systems are needed for: Production machineries control Save in scrap Higher quality product and product certification Results should be higher revenue from: Better product in global competitive market Saving raw material Saving in time of machinery break downs and product manual controls

3 Simple Effective Reliable Secure For these reasons a good on-line gauge must be: SIMPLE Easy to operate EFFECTIVE High precision for better production control RELIABLE No break downs, no stops SECURE No danger for operators and workers

4 Simple Effective Reliable Secure Mesys mission and goal was to develop and build a new on-line gauge concept with these 4 fundamental characteristics. We have achieved it No more of: Crazy calibration procedures Dangerous radiation and wasting time in bureaucracy and permissions Space Ships electronics and jungle wiring Unreliable and/or unknown measurement repeatibility and accuracy

5 How Mesys did S.E.R.S concept gauge Very simple: On line gauges are composed of: Measuring sensor-head Mechanical and electrical structure for moving sensor Operator cabinet with SW graphical interface HW and SW for automatic control

6 Advantages of Mesys new concept gauge - Fully integrated modular architecture - Complete SW control over all modules Full - 100% complete remote diagnosis - 98% of service is done remotly - Standard modules. Easy to be found - Reduced space and weight of system - Easy integration of new modules - Easy new developments

7 Mesys Sensor Technologies

8 Mesys Sensor Technologies

9 Mesys Scanner Frames Our frames are robust and with very standard electric and electronic components. Sensors and frames are intelligent and they are wired to operator s cabinet JUST by ethernet TCP/IP cabling. NOTHING ELSE.

10 Mesys Operator Cabinets

11 Mesys Operator SW Interface

12 Operator Consoles Windows-based PC s Intelligent interface Hi Resolution 21 LCD TFT monitor Touch-screen interface SPCWin operating system Virtual Network Computing (VNC) broadcasts displays globally across the internet Standard System Architecture: Easy integration in Production line Plant LAN Network Printer (optional) Modular architecture Distributed intelligence at every level View at each node and level Diagnose scanner, sensor or process Remote diagnostic support Ethernet TCP/IP Network Intelligent frames: Sensor processing Scanner management Profile management Product control Intelligent Sensors: Max 12 sensors/frame Automatic Profile Control (APC) Measurement Frame

13 Industry applications Converting Extrusion Calendering Non-Wovens Paper making

14 Application: Converting Abrasives Adhesive tape Label Extrusion coating Films Foils Flooring Roofing Laminates Lithium batteries Solar cells Paper - Board

15 Abrasives In the abrasives production process there are three key factors that need constant monitoring: Substrate materials weight Adhesive materials coat-weight Abrasive materials coat-weight An on-line measurement system allows to have a significant improvement on the end product quality. According to Mesys's mission to give clean and secure solution for on-line measurement, we can offer a complete control system in real time with our USM technology. Benefits inlcude: Improved product quality Improved yield Raw materials savings Scrap reduction Improved process profitability Sensors: USM500-USM200

16 Adhesive tape - Label Labels-adhesive manufacturing process has 3 key parameters for achieving a quality product: Moisture content of papers Adhesive coatweight Silicone release coatweight Mesys has developed a very accurate control solution using clean and secure technologies to achieve high quality product and save in raw-material and start-up times Sensors: USM 200- MCT NIR

17 Extrusion Coating- Lamination In the manufacturing of Flexible Packaging and Drinks Packaging an accurate control of moisture content of the base materials, polymer laminate thickness and coated layers on metallized surfaces is required to have a quality product. We have developed a range of sensor technologies that allow to have a complete control over the manufacturing process of laminated and extrusion coated products. Benefits of on-line control are: reduced start-up times materials savings increased process profitability Sensors: TR01 MCT NIR.

18 Film - Foils The process of converting films and foils use very many types of coating combination that usually are the added value of the final product. For this reason is very important an on-line control of the coat weight. Mesys is able to offer the right sensor technology for each specific applications and coating type Sensor: USM200 TR01 Flooring - Roofing We have developed sensor technologies for on-line weight and thickness for calendered or coated floor and roof product.. Our USM and x-rays backscatter technologies can assure an accurate measurement of weight in all type of products. For what regards thickness measurement we can offer 3 types of solutions (laser air cushion inductive sensor) depending on applications and specific features of each material Sensor: TR01 DAC MM2 - LSS2

19 Laminates In the production of decorative laminates there are 4 important parameters that need to be monitored and controlled for manufacturing a high quality product: Coating weight or thickness Substrate weight Total product weight Moisture content Mesys can offer a specific solution for monitoring and controlling the above parameters. We first analyze the manufacturing process to be able to give the best solution for achieving a high quality and high profitability production Sensors: USM200-TR01-MCT NIR

20 Lithium Batteries Solar Cells In battery separators film or coated products in the energy sector, it is essential not to loose any information of production: A standard scanning system only performs a very limited inspection of the product, and in most production processes it is necessary to be sure that all production is within very tight parameters. Mesys is the first company in the world to have developed a 100% real time on-line control of all production. With our USM 200 Array we can offer to our customers a very accurate inspection of weight or thickness of product with a clean and secure technology. USM 200 Array is the real innovative control system in high tech material production that can assure top quality product and huge savings in raw material and scraps Sensors: USM200 A - TOM

21 Paper - Board In paper and board production there are few parameters that need to be constantly monitored and controlled. Mesys can offer a complete system for on-line measurement of the following production values: Moisture Coat weight Total weight Ashes Thickness Sensors: USM200-MCT NIR

22 Extrusion Biax Film Cast Film Sheet Extrusion

23 Biax Film Due to a very accurate on-line thickness measurement and high performance control algorithms developed in partnership with the biggest world-wide biax film producers, Mesys biax film on-line system can guarantee a big step forward in the quality of production assuring the following benefits: Minimal scrap Maximum yield Optimized product quality Maximum uptime Raw materials savings Reduced energy costs Sensors: USM200.

24 Cast Film In cast film production the accuracy of the measurement and a stable, reliable control process of the extrusion are important factors. Mesys can provide the most accurate system on the market with the USM 200 technology that can achieve a precision of measurement better than any other technology on the market. Working with company leaders in the cast extrusion process allowed Mesys to have gained a lot of experience for what regards the automatic regulation of the die bolts. Benefits in using USM 200 system are: Improve product quality Maximize product yield Minimize production costs Minimize scrap Optimize the process Reduce downtime Shorten start-up time Save on raw materials Sensors: USM200

25 Sheet Extrusion There can be a wide range of materials that can be produced with the sheet extrusion process. For this reason Mesys has developed different technologies for each specific application, all of them are clean and secure technology that uses very accurate and reliable sensors. Foam Sheet, clear, pigmented, single or multi layer we offer the right solution for measuring online real thickness of a specific product. Sensors: MM2 LSS2 - DAC

26 Calendering Rubber Calendering After Extrusion or Coating Calendering Vinyl Calendering

27 Rubber Calendering Mesys has developed on-line control systems for the following types of production in calendering applications: Gum (innerliner) Calenders Textile (fabric) Calenders Wire (steel cord, metallic) Calenders Sensors: TOM-USM200-TR01

28 Rubber Calendering Mesys offers a complete thickness measurement solution of top and bottom foils on calender and of the total thickness after calender (please see layout here below) Single side frame with Triangulation laser Double sided scanning frame for total thickness measurement (laser or ultrasonic sensors) Two or three one spot measurement with laser We use last generation triangulation laser technology that we have adapted to this specific application and its harsh environment. Our laser system has a very good accuracy (+/- 10 micron) and give a real thickness measurement using the calender roller as reference. We can offer single point measurement or in scanning mode. For what regards post-calender measurement we also suggest our laser technology or our USM technology for total weight. Calender systems are available with effective controls, including: 3-zone control (dual or single gap, cross-axis or roll bending)

29 After Extrusion or Coating Calendering There are applications in which it is necessary to have a measurement of product thickness before and after calendering Multi-scanner systems can be used for in-line processes where a there is an extrusion or a coating process before calendering. Through a differential thickness or weight measurement system we can give a very accurate solution. Snsors: MM2-LSS2-DAC

30 Vinyl Calendering For vinyl calender application we offer a complete measurement and control system: We use our last generation of laser triangulation sensor for calender measurement and our USM weight system for total measurement after calender. Where it is necessary to have e thickness measurement also of total product we use our laser technology which is a no-contact measurement that gives a very accurate profile of production. Mesys Systems are available with a full control options, including left/right or tilt control, roll speed control to affect average weight, and roll bending and cross-axis controls. Sensors: USM200-TOM

31 Non-Wovens Non-wovens applications include a wide range of production processes: personal hygiene products, membranes for building and agricultural sectors, medical products etc. Each material demands a wide range of specifications. Important parameters are: Total product weight Product moisture content Blend Selective component measurement Mesys On-line basis weight and moisture measurement and control systems help users to control the key quality parameters, ensuring customer demands are met and their process efficiency and profitability are optimized. Sensors: MCT NIR TR01

32 Paper Making Paper-making has different steps to the final product: Continuous process, Calender process, Converting Process. Each step demands a wide range of specifications. Important parameters are: Total product weight Total product thickness Product moisture content Ashes content Coated weight Mesys On-line basis weight/thickenss and moisture measurement and control systems help users to control the key quality parameters, ensuring customer demands are met and their process efficiency and profitability are optimized. Sensors: USM200-MCT NIR-TR01

33 Customer References Intehplast Russia FIRAT Plastik ENTIRE TECHNOLOGY CORP. LTD. Installed base includes many major players. Over 700 plants world wide