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News Release from: NDC Infrared Engineering | Subject: 5203TC-4
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 20 December 2002
Online measurement system keeps track of
coatings
NDC Infrared Engineering's 5203TC-4 system is being used by Northern Ireland based Perfecseal to accurately measure adhesive coating thickness and has significantly reduced coat weight variations.
NDC Infrared Engineering's 5203TC-4 system is being used by Northern Ireland based Perfecseal to accurately measure adhesive coating thickness and has significantly reduced coat weight variations Perfecseal, is a worldwide expert in adhesive coating for various substrates, including films and papers, providing flexible packaging for medical device and healthcare related markets
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 6 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Perfecseal developed a project to evaluate the areas where enhancements in the process would result in overall product quality improvements.
NDC Infrared's 5203TC-4 system helped Perfecseal to achieve this quality improvement and provide accurate and real-time measurements of its adhesive coatings.
The system provides closed loop control so as coating thickness can be accurately and quickly adjusted to maintain product quality and consistency.
This heightening of process control brings benefits through eliminating waste and also reducing the overall product variability.
"Previously, we had no gauging meaning coatweight checking was done manually.
Adding NDC Infrared Engineering's 5203TC-4 system has made an immediate impact on the quality of our products", commented John Muir, "Black Belt" member of Perfecseal's six sigma team.
"This has been evident through the reduction in scrap, internal product rejection, as well as customer returns.
The system has performed well, with dramatic improvement in coating quality which has seen coat weight variations significantly reduced".
"We are proud to be associated with Perfecseal and the performance of the 5203TC-4 system which, uses NDC Infrared Engineering's highly versatile and accurate gamma backscatter sensor", remarked Michael Whitaker, UK/Eire Sales Director, NDC Infrared Engineering.
"It is always our objective to provide solutions to the customer that provide fast payback and excellent performance".
The NDC Infrared Engineering 5203TC-4 system is designed for continuous measurement and display of coating weight.
The system has four sensors, which are mounted either down or cross-web to calculate coating weights.
The model also features a high-resolution colour CRT and touch screen interface.
The CRT continuously displays base, total and net coat weight in real time whilst allowing the operator to alternate between display screens.
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