Weight Per Unit Area and Material Distribution
The GreCon Mat Scanner DIEFFENSOR with X-ray technology measures weight-per-unit-area as well as the material distribution. The scanner measures the whole product by continuously measuring across the entire production width.
Exact graphical and numeric representations enable the operator to adjust the forming process to achieve consistent quality while the use of material and energy is optimized.
Continuous monitoring of the weight distribution provides for an optimal flow of production and prevents unequal weights in the process. Adjustments to the production process are based on real-time measuring data displayed on the visualization computer. Detailed data reports can be produced for extensive evaluation of production processes over the long term.
Foreign Object Recognition
The GreCon Mat Scanner DIEFFENSOR measures volumetric or density differences and can also recognize foreign objects in the material or product. The DIEFFENSOR is able to identify high density metallic and non-metallic foreign objects. For example glue lumps, fiber lumps, hot and wet spots, as well as plastic and aluminum parts.
The DIEFFENSOR recognizes the form and mass of a foreign object and stores this image in 3-D graphics for evaluation at a later time. One example is hot spots, which are identified as foreign objects during the production of fiberglass and rock wool. These hot spots can cause damage to the product and the production line.
During the production of chipboards, high density foreign objects can cause irreversible damage to the steel belts of a continuous press. Likewise, cavities or bubbles during plastic production can also be recognized by the DIEFFENSOR.
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Principle
Overlapping x-rays fan across the entire width, penetrating the mat. Detectors register the x-radiation, which is converted into precise density profiles. The DIEFFENSOR software provides visualization of weight per unit area over the entire mat width. Material distribution can be improved by adjusting the forming process. Thus, an optimum usage of material and energy is achieved.

Continuous monitoring of the material distribution by the DIEFFENSOR across the production mat ensures an optimum production flow. Belt tracking caused by imbalances in the mat can be prevented.
1 - Mat Weight
2 - Mat Width
3 - Mat Length
4 - Weight Distribution

DIEFFENSOR recognizes shape and mass of foreign objects, Stores 3D images and trends for later evaluation.
1 - Mat Weight
2 - Mat Width
3 - Mat Length
4 - Area of High Density
Technical Info
- Microprocessor Control Console; industrial enclosure.
- Visualization PC for remote data display.
- Windows® operating system and software.
- Standard Net DDE interface (Wonderware®).
- Extruded, anodized aluminum O-Frame.
- Measuring Range 0 to 8.2 lbs/ft²
- Mat Speed 0 to 295 ft/min
- Mat height 1.182 to 15.76 inch
- Mat width up to 130 inches
Features

- Various cabinet widths
- Recipe database for automatic production changeover
- 3D image representation
- History tracking of long term production data
- Network accessible
- Tele diagnostic service