Speed ​​measurements

Measuring the speed of continuous products on the production line is a key aspect to ensure efficiency and accuracy in industrial processes. There are several measurement techniques, including the optical method ( stroboscopes and optical velocimeters ) or in contact with measuring wheels, encoders and tachometers.

The choice of the most suitable method depends on the characteristics of the product and the specific needs of the process.

The use of accurate speed measurement techniques is therefore essential to guarantee the highest quality of the product and the maximum effectiveness of the production process.

Industrial LASER distance meters

Industrial laser distance meters are useful and accurate tools for measuring theremote and non-contact moving in industrial environments. These devices use a beam of laser light to measure the distance between two points accurately and reliably, with an accuracy of up to tenths of a millimetre.

One of the most important features of industrial laser distance meters is theirs ability to work in long range and in difficult environmental conditions. Thanks to their precision, these instruments can be used in a wide range of applications, including those that require extremely accurate measurement, such as civil engineering, quality control and industrial manufacturing.

Optical encoders

Optical encoders are measuring instruments for measuring speed, position and length of continuous products on the production line without direct contact with the material.

Optical encoders are able to detect the speeds of a wide range of materials, such as paper, fabrics, plastic films, pipes, cables and sheet metal.

Optical encoders use optical technology to generate a beam of light which is reflected by the moving product and then captured by the integrated sensor. Thanks to this technology, optical encoders are able to accurately detect even the speed of transparent, opaque and fast moving materials.

Optical encoders not only measure the speed of the moving product, but they also allow you to detect the length, a fundamental piece of information in many production contexts.

In summary, optical encoders are highly precise and versatile measuring instruments for speed and length of continuous products in production line. Thanks to their ability to adapt to different types of materials and their simple integration into any control system, they represent an advantageous investment for companies looking to improve their efficiency and productivity.

Stroboscopes

Stroboscopes are tools that allow you to observe and study a moving object, which can be rotary or oscillatory, as if it were stationary, as well as measure its speed.

The operating principle is based on the observation, in low light conditions, of the object in repetitive and constant movement, illuminated by very short flashes of high intensity light.

When you observe a perfectly still image of the object in motion, it means that the flashing frequency of the stroboscope coincides with the speed of rotation or of the oscillatory motion. You can then read on the instrument the speed measurement itself, without any contact with the moving material

The main element consists of a special Xenon or LED lamp capable of emitting up to 5000 flashes per second, or 300000 per minute. This very high frequency value allows you to observe an object that cyclically moves, vibrates or rotates on its axis even at very high frequencies.

Triangulation LASER sensors

Triangulation laser sensors are non-contact measuring instruments widely used in various industries. These sensors adopt triangulation technology for measure the distance between the sensor and the object surface, thus allowing to obtain with high precision the measurements of displacements required by the production processes.

La triangulation technology it is based on the emission of a laser beam which is projected onto the object surface and reflected towards the sensor.

Laser triangulation sensors offer many advantages over traditional measuring instruments. First, they allow you to make non-contact measurements, which means that there is no risk of damaging the object surface that is being measured. Also you can measure moving or easily deformed objects. Furthermore, the triangulation laser sensors are particularly precise and they can detect even small displacements with an accuracy of a few microns.

Tachometers

The applications of tachometers in the industrial field are many. In addition to measuring the revolutions of rotating objects (shafts, rotors, pulleys, gears), even the speed or length of conveyor belts and metric count of productscan be measured using a measuring wheel.

There is also the possibility of determining the minimum revolutions of rotating objects without contact using a reflection mark and a light beam emitted by the instrument. For this kind of applications you can use them LASER measuring instruments that also allow you to operate safely on rotating parts , without the need for contact or mechanical coupling of the instrument with the rotating part.