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Market Overview
During the rolling process in the aluminium- and steel- industries, the thickness of the strip must be measured real time during the production process. This is mandatory to reach dimension consistency and best possible yield.
Contact free measurement can be realised with X-Ray technology under the condition that the X-Ray beam intensity is very stable. Traditionally, this could only be done with Isotopes. Isotopes, however, have the big disadvantage that transport and handling are dangerous and a large number of government regulations apply. Our X-Ray modules provide a safe and hassle-free alternative.
Our customers demands
The stability of the X-Ray beam is the key criteria for high accurate thickness gauging. Because of the rough environment that is characterized by 24/7 processing, big temperature differences and high humidity the X-Ray tubes and modules must be robust and easy to handle.
Our offer
COMET offers best in class and very robust solutions. Our X-Ray tubes have a very low leakage current, which is the basis for a highly stable X-Ray beam. Our leading tubes for thickness gauging include:
 MXR-101
MXR-161
MXR-226
COMET also offers complete modules to mount in a measurement C-frame.
The HSM 051 is a monoblock solution, optimized for thickness gauging with an ultra stable X-Ray beam (+- 0.05 % over 8 hours). This rugged, integrated module is ideal to brave the rough environment in the metal industries.
HSM 051
Technology outlook
Isotope-based solutions will disappear from the market. Our future X-Ray tube generations will feature even better reduced leakage current and advanced high voltage generators to provide the necessary stability also for high voltages and bipolar systems.
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