BETA LaserMike products from Nordson deliver value to wire and cable factories around the world

Dayton, Ohio, USA – 1/5/2023 - Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions (formerly NDC Technologies) solves the measurement and control issues of international wire and cable companies with its BETA LaserMike Products brand.
 
The flagships of the BETA LaserMike product line are the revolutionary LaserSpeed Pro M Series length and speed gauge and the latest AccuScan Pro Series diameter gauging system.

The LaserSpeed Pro M Series gauge solves the tracking problem of bouncing and moving products on steel and copper wire drawing lines.
Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) has been a long-proven method for accurately measuring the length and speed of products. But many applications involving the drawing of long, continuous wire pose measurement challenges. Drawn wire that cannot be well-guided, moves off-axis, or is out of the measurement range can be problematic for traditional LDV-based gauges trying to keep the laser on the product’s surface. These measurement issues can dramatically affect the ability to control product speed, achieve accurate cut-to-length requirements, and other critical functions during the wire drawing process. Moreover, unreliable measurements can be costly due to product give-away, waste from scrap, process downtime, and other conditions.

Nordson’s patented LaserSpeed Pro M Series gauge solves this problem. It uses a revolutionary LDV optical technique to provide highly reliable, highly accurate (up to 0.05%) speed measurements of small or bouncing unguided drawn wire. The LaserSpeed Pro M Series works at high line speeds for extremely responsive velocity measurements to control elongation from stand to stand and throughout the drawing line.

The AccuScan Pro Series is the latest solution in single-axis diameter measurement that offers precision, performance, and value. This gauging system is built on the same proven optical engine and electronics platforms that have made the BETA LaserMike AccuScan family of gauges renowned and industry-wide for high-performance diameter measurement. Designed with a compact footprint, the AccuScan Pro Series offers true application versatility. It can be easily integrated into the process for real-time control of product diameter or used as a stand-alone solution for off-line diameter applications. Manufacturers benefit from higher product quality and significant material savings. The AccuScan Pro Series can be used to measure plastic pipe/hose/tube, cord, rods, wire, cable, and other extruded or drawn cylindrical, flat, or unique profile products.

Performance-wise, the AccuScan Pro Series offers the best value for the investment. Benefits include:

- applications versatility – accurately measures product diameters up to 100 mm (3.94 in.) across a wide range of on-line and off-line applications;

- expansive measurement capabilities – stack two or more AccuScan Pro gauges to measure even larger diameters, plus perform single-scan flaw detection of lump and neck downs for product quality control;

- powerful multi-strand option – accurately and reliably measure up to 12 diameters simultaneously for 100% on-line inspection of multi-strand wire;

- flexible communications – supports several communication protocols for easy integration into processes;

- low cost of ownership – long-lasting, reliable, trouble-free operation.

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, coatings, and other materials to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components and technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake (Ohio), Nordson has direct operations and sales support offices in more than 30 countries.