Honeywell推出在线纸张成型分析器

Honeywell announced the launch of Precision FotoForm Formation Sensor, a new on-line measurement of paper formation based on image analysis technology. The solution gives paper manufacturers a groundbreaking new method of analyzing paper formation which will speed up the quality control process and reduce paper process troubleshooting time.

The Honeywell Precision FotoForm Formation Sensor provides a wide range of information on a number of features that influence the formation of paper including variability, light and dark spots, MD floc size, CD floc size and MD/CD floc shape. It is based on advanced illumination and image capture technology that allows a simultaneous measurement of multiple formation characters. These characters are independent of each other and form the basis for an accurate and adaptable formation analysis provided by the sensor. The formation sensor also adjusts automatically to a wide range of speeds and basis weights, ensuring reliable measurement results.

The formation sensor is designed for on-line use in a hostile paper machine environment. A fast image capture allows machine speeds up to 2,200 m/min without any reduction in the analysis accuracy. The sensor automatically adjusts the illumination for varying basis weights. This enables a reliable sensor operation up to 600 gsm sheet weights. The sensor抯 intelligent algorithm removes the effect of uneven illumination, ambient light and dirt and dust build-up.