High-precision diameter measurement for round profiles
Achieve continuous, non-contact diameter measurement of round profiles with precision, ensuring consistent quality and performance in your production line.
The Brabender Swelltest is an advanced laser diameter measurement system designed for high-precision, non-contact measurement of round profiles. Utilizing a visible, parallel laser beam, it continuously measures the diameter of objects with any transparency, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy in diverse industrial applications. This system excels in the chemical, food, and petroleum industries, and is ideal for research and development, as well as laboratory settings. It supports applications ranging from ensuring consistency in polymer films and rubber gaskets to quality control in ceramic and building material production.
Engineered for continuous operation, the Swelltest integrates seamlessly into testing and measurement processes, providing real-time data essential for quality assurance in production lines. Its design accommodates solid and granular product types, making it versatile for a variety of materials such as polystyrene beads, silicone seals, and antifreeze fluids.
With a focus on operational efficiency, the Swelltest supports educational and industrial R&D with precision, reducing measurement errors and enhancing process reliability. Customizable options ensure compatibility with specific production needs, and robust engineering support aids in seamless implementation and integration.
Benefits
- Ensures product consistency with continuous, high-precision diameter measurements.
- Minimizes manual inspection needs, enhancing efficiency in R&D and quality control.
- Adapts to various materials and transparencies, expanding its applicability across industries.
- Facilitates seamless integration into existing production lines, supporting continuous operations.
- Enhances data accuracy, reducing measurement-related errors in production processes.
- Applications
- Polymers,Ceramics,Antifreezing agents,Building materials,Elastomers,Additives,Lubricants,Grain and starch,Inorganic chemicals
- End products
- Waterproof coatings,Corn starch,Varnish additives,Polystyrene beads,Acrylic sheets,Antifreeze fluids,Starch-based adhesives,Cement blocks,De-icing fluids,Floor tiles,Brake lubricants,Rubber gaskets,Polymer foams,Silicone seals,Plastic films
- Steps before
- Extrusion,Compounding,Calendering,Molding,Forming
- Steps after
- Quality Control,Inspection,Cooling,Finishing,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- Output ingredients
- Measurement Method
- Non-contact
- Measurement Type
- Diameter
- Measurement Object
- Round profiles
- Precision
- High-precision
- Data Output
- Diagram printout
- Automation level
- High precision,non-contact measurement
- Measurement method
- Visible,parallel laser beam
- Measurement type
- Continuous diameter measurement
- Output format
- Diagram printout
- Use case
- Round cross-section profiles
- Material transparency
- Any transparency
- Profile type
- Round cross-section
- Transparency
- Any transparency
- Swell measurement
- High-precision,non-contact
- Diameter measurement
- Continuous,laser-based
- Measurement type
- Visible,parallel laser beam
- Control panel type
- Touchscreen / HMI
- Integration possibilities
- PLC / SCADA compatible
- Measurement system
- Visible,parallel laser beam
- Printout Options
- Diagram printout
- Measurement type
- Non-contact / High-precision
- Market info
- Brabender is renowned for producing high-quality, engineered-to-order lab equipment for material testing, particularly in food and plastics industries, specializing in precision instruments for measuring, preparation, and processing.