STENOGRAPH - Inline Monitoring of the Density Profi le

Product catalog summary

Overview
The document provides an overview of the STENOGRAPH system by Fagus-GreCon, designed for inline monitoring of the density profile in wood-based panels, particularly MDF boards. This system aims to optimize production by reducing material consumption and improving product quality.

Key Benefits

Continuous monitoring of the density profile.
Reduction in material consumption (wood and glue).
Decreased run-in times during product changes.
Overall production optimization.

System Features

Suitable for thick panels.
Upgradable with new technology.
Continuous software and hardware development.

Productivity Enhancement
The STENOGRAPH system helps in reducing the raw material usage by optimizing the raw density profile, potentially reducing material costs by 2.5% or more. It also shortens the time required to achieve specified parameters during product changes, reducing substandard product costs by 33%.

Measuring Principle
The system uses a non-contact X-ray method to measure the density profile. A focused X-ray beam penetrates the panel, and detectors measure transmitted and scattered radiation to calculate density.

Installation and Operation

The measuring position is flexible across the panel width, typically installed at the outfeed of a continuous press.
The system includes visualisation software for data processing and graphical representation, facilitating quick adjustments during production.
Features include network connection, recipe management, and a database for storing and exporting measured values.

Technical Specifications

Supply voltage: 230 V / 115 V
Frequency: 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Power consumption: approx. 5 kVA
Compressed air supply: 6 bar
Panel thicknesses: 6 to 42 mm
Measuring velocity: 0.1 to 2 mm/s

Service and Support
GreCon systems include online support via SATELLITE for remote troubleshooting and system checks, with all support activities logged.

Calibration
The system includes a calibration check performed outside the material flow to ensure accuracy.

Catalog excerpts

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Fagus-GreCon Greten GmbH & Co. KG P.O. Box 1243 D-31042 Alfeld-Hanover Phone Fax E-Mail Inline Monitoring of the Density Profile Fire Protection Measuring Technology EN | R.02 | 2015.04 Subject to technical and country-specific modifications. © Fagus-GreCon Greten GmbH & Co. KG

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Your Benefit ■■ Continuous inline monitoring of the density profile ■■ Reduction of material consumption (wood and glue) by optimising the raw density profile ■■ Reduction of run-in times (start-ups and product changes) ■■ Production optimisation Why GreCon ■■ Suitable for thick panels ■■ Upgrade of existing systems with new technology possible ■■ Continuous development of new software and hardware Immediate and Reliable Inline Measurement of the Raw Density Profile Influence the features of wood based panels with the GreCon Inline Raw Density Measuring System. For MDF boards, the raw density...

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Increasing Productivity Measuring Principle Due to non-optimal raw density profiles, wood based panels are often manufactured with a higher raw density than is needed. Experience shows that when average raw density is optimised, raw material is reduced by 2.5 % or more by using the STENOGRAPH. The STENOGRAPH works in a non-contact way. A narrowly focused X-ray beam 1 penetrates the moving panel 2 at an angle of 45° and is measured in two positions: When switching from one product type to another, a certain “running-in“ time is necessary for new product parameters. With the STENOGRAPH, the specified...

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Software Functions The visualisation software of all GreCon systems is based on Windows. GreCon measuring systems are equipped with GreCon online support SATELLITE. This provides safe, simple and fast remote support when there is trouble or to check the system. Each online support is logged and stored in the system‘s history. ■■ Network Connection For the data transmission to higher-ranking process control systems, OPC network connections with different protocols (S7, H1, MOD bus) are available. ■■ Visualisation The core of the software package is the visualisation software. It records all measured...

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