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On-Line NIR (Near Infrared) Gauges
NDC On-Line NIR (near infrared) gauges are used in continuous manufacturing processes to measure key parameters such as:
Moisture content
Fat or oil content
Protein content
Nicotine or sugars content
Coating thickness or coat weight
The real-time measurement of these constituents provides deeper process insight while providing outputs in digital or analog signal format for connection to a PLC, SCADA or other process control tool to enable closed-loop automated control of processes such as drying. The advantages of on-line analysis include:
Monitoring and control of product quality
Improvements in process yield and efficiency
Reduction in fossil fuel consumption through more efficient drying or baking operations
The NDC range Series 710e on-line gauges includes:
The CM710e Industrial NIR Moisture Gauge for chemicals, mineral and other bulk materials
The IG710e NIR Fixed Point Coating or Moisture Gauge for paper and other web products
The MM710e Food Industry Gauge for the measurement of food moisture or as a multi-component food gauge for measurement of moisture, fat and protein, with the addtional option of the measurement of surface brownness or degree of baking or frying
The MM710e Snacks Gauge - a specific model for the snacks industry for moisture and fat or oil measurement in snacks
The PH710e Pharmaceutical Moisture Gauge for measurement in pharmaceutical drying processes
The TM710e V Tobacco Moisture Meter for the measurement of total volatiles in tobacco
Moisture content
Fat or oil content
Protein content
Nicotine or sugars content
Coating thickness or coat weight
The real-time measurement of these constituents provides deeper process insight while providing outputs in digital or analog signal format for connection to a PLC, SCADA or other process control tool to enable closed-loop automated control of processes such as drying. The advantages of on-line analysis include:
Monitoring and control of product quality
Improvements in process yield and efficiency
Reduction in fossil fuel consumption through more efficient drying or baking operations
The NDC range Series 710e on-line gauges includes:
The CM710e Industrial NIR Moisture Gauge for chemicals, mineral and other bulk materials
The IG710e NIR Fixed Point Coating or Moisture Gauge for paper and other web products
The MM710e Food Industry Gauge for the measurement of food moisture or as a multi-component food gauge for measurement of moisture, fat and protein, with the addtional option of the measurement of surface brownness or degree of baking or frying
The MM710e Snacks Gauge - a specific model for the snacks industry for moisture and fat or oil measurement in snacks
The PH710e Pharmaceutical Moisture Gauge for measurement in pharmaceutical drying processes
The TM710e V Tobacco Moisture Meter for the measurement of total volatiles in tobacco
InfraLab At-Line Moisture Analyzer
The InfraLab e-Series At-Line Moisture Analyzer from NDC provides rapid accurate measurement of moisture in a wide variety of products presented in powder, flake or granule form.
Easy-to-use, the InfraLab requires no special operator skills, and takes just 5 seconds to make the analysis.
Using multi-wavelength NIR reflection, the InfraLab does not require contact with the product sample. The sample dish is placed on the turntable; the InfraLab automatically recognizes that it has been placed there and begins the analysis.
The InfraLab has its own substantial onboard data storage capacity (up to 10,000 sample files), but data can also be downloaded periodically to a USB memory stick or directly to a PC for analysis in a spreadsheet or other software. Alternatively, it connects via Ethernet to a networked PC where the data is stored and displayed and can also be integrated into a LIMS network.
The InfraLab e-Series has been designed to be used in a processing environment and features:
Easy-to-clean design using robust materials
Pass code protected user log in access
Rugged and robust enough to be used in a production area
The InfraLab is designed to be calibrated to your laboratory method such as Gravimetric Oven or Karl Fischer for Moisture. This means that you can enjoy laboratory accuracy without the costs, the chemicals or the time associated with lab methods. In short, InfraLab offers these key benefits:
Improvements to product quality and consistency by allowing more representative process sampling
Significant time and costs savings for routine QC analysis
Requires no special skills for routine use
Easy-to-use, the InfraLab requires no special operator skills, and takes just 5 seconds to make the analysis.
Using multi-wavelength NIR reflection, the InfraLab does not require contact with the product sample. The sample dish is placed on the turntable; the InfraLab automatically recognizes that it has been placed there and begins the analysis.
The InfraLab has its own substantial onboard data storage capacity (up to 10,000 sample files), but data can also be downloaded periodically to a USB memory stick or directly to a PC for analysis in a spreadsheet or other software. Alternatively, it connects via Ethernet to a networked PC where the data is stored and displayed and can also be integrated into a LIMS network.
The InfraLab e-Series has been designed to be used in a processing environment and features:
Easy-to-clean design using robust materials
Pass code protected user log in access
Rugged and robust enough to be used in a production area
The InfraLab is designed to be calibrated to your laboratory method such as Gravimetric Oven or Karl Fischer for Moisture. This means that you can enjoy laboratory accuracy without the costs, the chemicals or the time associated with lab methods. In short, InfraLab offers these key benefits:
Improvements to product quality and consistency by allowing more representative process sampling
Significant time and costs savings for routine QC analysis
Requires no special skills for routine use
FilmPro Infrared Transmission Gauge
NDC’s FilmPro™ intelligent infrared gauge is designed to provide accurate, repeatable, high-resolution thickness measurement for film, sheet and coated products covering a wide range of applications and processes. FilmPro is NDC’s most versatile infrared gauge to date and represents a single-gauge measurement solution for the film and coating applications. For example, it can measure clear, pigmented, voided / pearlized, or tinted products, or stripes running through the product. It can also measure the true thickness of voided, microporous or breathable films, in addition to their weight, and also derive density values. Costly barrier materials can also be measured with FilmPro such as Nylon, EVOH or PVDC simultaneously with other polymers such as PE, PP or Ionomer.
FilmPro delivers optimum measurement performance through its patented infrared design and world-class optical components. FilmPro has been engineered to provide reliable measurements in varying process or ambient conditions, such as:
Lighting fluctuation
Temperature variation
Humidity changes
Barometric pressure drift
Web flutter
Scanner mechanical run-out
Unlike beta or x-ray gauges, FilmPro is easily maintained and does not require special radiation licenses, protective guarding or interlocked safety gates. FilmPro is easy to install and its measurement accuracy is assured with its straightforward calibration techniques and utilities. FilmPro’s accuracy, reliability and performance represent NDC’s pedigree for advanced infrared measurement technology solutions, producing outstanding results for its customers.
Infrared Web Gauges
NDC Web Gauges deliver high-accuracy, high-resolution, reliable measurements with low cost of ownership and a rapid return on investment.
Infrared Web Gauges.
FilmPro delivers optimum measurement performance through its patented infrared design and world-class optical components. FilmPro has been engineered to provide reliable measurements in varying process or ambient conditions, such as:
Lighting fluctuation
Temperature variation
Humidity changes
Barometric pressure drift
Web flutter
Scanner mechanical run-out
Unlike beta or x-ray gauges, FilmPro is easily maintained and does not require special radiation licenses, protective guarding or interlocked safety gates. FilmPro is easy to install and its measurement accuracy is assured with its straightforward calibration techniques and utilities. FilmPro’s accuracy, reliability and performance represent NDC’s pedigree for advanced infrared measurement technology solutions, producing outstanding results for its customers.
Infrared Web Gauges
NDC Web Gauges deliver high-accuracy, high-resolution, reliable measurements with low cost of ownership and a rapid return on investment.
Infrared Web Gauges.
Web Gauging Systems
The NDC TDi (Total Distributed Intelligence) Web Gauging System is based on a robust industrial architecture that ensures high reliability, low cost of ownership and straightforward installation. The TDi architecture supports intelligent sensors (iSensorsTM) and scanning frames (iFramesTM), with each device running its own compact yet powerful processor, called the D-BRICTM. This architecture not only supports fast Ethernet communications between the system components, but also provides fast commissioning with remote diagnostics capability.
NDC’s web gauging portfolio includes infrared, beta, x-ray, laser, gamma and optical measurement technologies. These gauges are all supported by the TDi platform and represent the widest range of measurement technologies available within the industrial gauging business.
The TDi platform also supports a complete package of controls for MD (machine direction) and APC (advanced profile controls). The control packages have been developed for a wide range of industrial web gauging applications including extrusion, converting, calendering and nonwovens. These control products provide improved quality and productivity while reducing costly scrap.
The TDi HMI (Human Machine Interface) contains an extensive library of operator and maintenance displays. These support fast process interpretation that drives quality, productivity and process results. In addition, the embedded maintenance displays ensure high system availability, accuracy and control performance. Together these build operator confidence and a sound ROI (Return on Investment) from the system.
NDC’s web gauging portfolio includes infrared, beta, x-ray, laser, gamma and optical measurement technologies. These gauges are all supported by the TDi platform and represent the widest range of measurement technologies available within the industrial gauging business.
The TDi platform also supports a complete package of controls for MD (machine direction) and APC (advanced profile controls). The control packages have been developed for a wide range of industrial web gauging applications including extrusion, converting, calendering and nonwovens. These control products provide improved quality and productivity while reducing costly scrap.
The TDi HMI (Human Machine Interface) contains an extensive library of operator and maintenance displays. These support fast process interpretation that drives quality, productivity and process results. In addition, the embedded maintenance displays ensure high system availability, accuracy and control performance. Together these build operator confidence and a sound ROI (Return on Investment) from the system.
Metals Gauging
Metals systema designed by NDC for the steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals processes based on its Total Distributed Intelligence (TDi) architecture. This successful architecture has been proven across thousands of different processes and applications since its introduction in 2006 and now represents the foundation of both the AccuRay and Rometer metals systems.
The typical environment in the metals industry demands that all the process equipment provide exceptionally high reliability and accuracy with straightforward installation and maintenance requirements. Often, because process equipment cannot be serviced while the line is operational, it’s essential that these systems deliver 100% uptime. NDC’s rugged TDi platform achieves this through reduced complexity, fewer parts, greater uptime and minimal maintenance requirements.
TDi Overview:
Engineered for the metals industry
Proven architecture
Reliable and maintainable
Full mill and plantwork integration
Low-cost installation
Fewer cabinets
Smart sensors and cameras
Malware resistant
So for outstanding performance from your metals processes, NDC’s AccuRay and Rometer systems provide the results you expect.
All NDC's thickness systems are backed by a dedicated worldwide Service and Parts organization available 24 hours, 7 days a week through the Service Hotline and Remote system access.
The typical environment in the metals industry demands that all the process equipment provide exceptionally high reliability and accuracy with straightforward installation and maintenance requirements. Often, because process equipment cannot be serviced while the line is operational, it’s essential that these systems deliver 100% uptime. NDC’s rugged TDi platform achieves this through reduced complexity, fewer parts, greater uptime and minimal maintenance requirements.
TDi Overview:
Engineered for the metals industry
Proven architecture
Reliable and maintainable
Full mill and plantwork integration
Low-cost installation
Fewer cabinets
Smart sensors and cameras
Malware resistant
So for outstanding performance from your metals processes, NDC’s AccuRay and Rometer systems provide the results you expect.
All NDC's thickness systems are backed by a dedicated worldwide Service and Parts organization available 24 hours, 7 days a week through the Service Hotline and Remote system access.
Length and Speed Encoders
Converters of paper, film and foil products have applications where they need to tightly control the length and speed of product during production. Applications include continuous length measurement, differential speed control, cut-to-length control, product positioning, printing and coating application control, and other demands. Most manufacturers depend on the accuracy of their drive speeds or mechanical contact encoders.
But, mechanical encoders can lose contact on various product surfaces due to slippage or web vibration, and require frequent calibration because of mechanical wear and tear. A contact encoder with inaccuracies as much as 2% can cost a converter a significant amount of money due to product give-away, waste, maintenance and system downtime. To solve this problem, manufacturers have installed the LaserSpeed non-contact gauge on their production line to directly measure the length and speed of product. It is a direct replacement for error-prone mechanical contact encoders.
The LaserSpeed gauge uses advanced, laser-based technology to precisely measure the length and speed of product during production without making contact with the material. It projects a unique pattern on the surface of the product. As the product moves, light is scattered back to the LaserSpeed gauge. This information is translated into product speed and pulses are produced to determine the product length. Length and speed measurements are captured with better than ±0.05% accuracy and ±0.02% repeatability.
LaserSpeed gauges are used in a wide range of web and packaging converting processes for precisely measuring product length and speed at the slitter/rewinder, regulating coating/laminating applications, controlling critical length cutting operations, and monitoring web tension of products, to name a few.
But, mechanical encoders can lose contact on various product surfaces due to slippage or web vibration, and require frequent calibration because of mechanical wear and tear. A contact encoder with inaccuracies as much as 2% can cost a converter a significant amount of money due to product give-away, waste, maintenance and system downtime. To solve this problem, manufacturers have installed the LaserSpeed non-contact gauge on their production line to directly measure the length and speed of product. It is a direct replacement for error-prone mechanical contact encoders.
The LaserSpeed gauge uses advanced, laser-based technology to precisely measure the length and speed of product during production without making contact with the material. It projects a unique pattern on the surface of the product. As the product moves, light is scattered back to the LaserSpeed gauge. This information is translated into product speed and pulses are produced to determine the product length. Length and speed measurements are captured with better than ±0.05% accuracy and ±0.02% repeatability.
LaserSpeed gauges are used in a wide range of web and packaging converting processes for precisely measuring product length and speed at the slitter/rewinder, regulating coating/laminating applications, controlling critical length cutting operations, and monitoring web tension of products, to name a few.
About us
NDC Technologies (part of Spectris plc) are worldwide leaders in the design and manufacture of measurement and control solutions for a wide range of industrial processes. Headquartered in Irwindale, California, we have manufacturing facilities in California, Dayton, Ohio, Maldon and the UK. Direct sales and support are provided from locations all over the world such as China, Japan, France, Germany and Italy and include a highly trained network of Sales and Service distribution channels across 60 plus countries.
We cover a wide range of industry sectors, using measurement techniques designed to improved quality and productivity.
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
We provide chemical, pharmaceutical and other associated industries with solutions for a wide range of moisture gauging applications including optimizing the drying process, improving productivity, monitoring and controlling product quality and reducing energy costs and fossil fuel consumption.
Film and Sheet Extrusion
NDC has one of the biggest ranges of film thickness and control solutions for blown film, cast film, biax film and sheet, including barrier layer thickness measurement for multi-layer films.
Food Processing
NDC have a long history of specialising in food measurement, fat and protein measurement.
Metals Industry
NDC have over 60 years’ experience in high performance measuring systems including AccuRay and IRM brands.
Minerals & Bulk Materials
We have liaised closely with industry to develop our moisture measurements and control systems for a wide range of processes to enable process control of minerals and bulk materials.
Nonwovens & Textiles
NDC offer a wide range of gauges to provide accurate measurements for nonwovens, textiles and manufacturing processes
Coating, Laminating & Converting
NDC have a wide range of web gauging and control technologies for coat weight measurement, coating thickness measurement and more.
Rubber and Vinyl Calendering
NDC measure weight and thickness measurement and offer control solutions for adhesive calendaring, vinyl calendaring and rubber calendaring.
Pipe & Tube
NDC work with our customers to provide them with reliable solutions, improve product quality and keep costs low.
Tobacco Processing
NDC are now into their 8th generation of tobacco analysers, providing fast accurate single or multi-component measurements. We provide solutions for tobacco leaf processing, primary tobacco processing and reconstituted sheet tobacco.
Wire, Cable and Fiber
NDC work with our customers to provide them with reliable solutions, improve product quality and keep costs low.
We cover a wide range of industry sectors, using measurement techniques designed to improved quality and productivity.
Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
We provide chemical, pharmaceutical and other associated industries with solutions for a wide range of moisture gauging applications including optimizing the drying process, improving productivity, monitoring and controlling product quality and reducing energy costs and fossil fuel consumption.
Film and Sheet Extrusion
NDC has one of the biggest ranges of film thickness and control solutions for blown film, cast film, biax film and sheet, including barrier layer thickness measurement for multi-layer films.
Food Processing
NDC have a long history of specialising in food measurement, fat and protein measurement.
Metals Industry
NDC have over 60 years’ experience in high performance measuring systems including AccuRay and IRM brands.
Minerals & Bulk Materials
We have liaised closely with industry to develop our moisture measurements and control systems for a wide range of processes to enable process control of minerals and bulk materials.
Nonwovens & Textiles
NDC offer a wide range of gauges to provide accurate measurements for nonwovens, textiles and manufacturing processes
Coating, Laminating & Converting
NDC have a wide range of web gauging and control technologies for coat weight measurement, coating thickness measurement and more.
Rubber and Vinyl Calendering
NDC measure weight and thickness measurement and offer control solutions for adhesive calendaring, vinyl calendaring and rubber calendaring.
Pipe & Tube
NDC work with our customers to provide them with reliable solutions, improve product quality and keep costs low.
Tobacco Processing
NDC are now into their 8th generation of tobacco analysers, providing fast accurate single or multi-component measurements. We provide solutions for tobacco leaf processing, primary tobacco processing and reconstituted sheet tobacco.
Wire, Cable and Fiber
NDC work with our customers to provide them with reliable solutions, improve product quality and keep costs low.
