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Inline Color Measuremeent for Plastic Products

Inline Color Measuremeent for Plastic Products

Inline Color Measuremeent for Plastic Products

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The SpectraTrend® HT is an advanced tool designed for in-process color and height measurement in plastic extrusion applications. It enhances color control by aligning with Total Quality Management programs like LQM, PAT, Six Sigma, and DMAIC, aiming to produce consistent product quality and reduce waste.

Color Change Efficiency
The SpectraTrend HT significantly reduces color changeover times by 50% or more, minimizing scrap and improving plant efficiency. Traditional QC methods often result in unnecessary delays and waste, which this system effectively addresses.

Product Quality Assurance
Real-time color measurements help identify defective products within the process stream, preventing defective items from reaching customers and reducing the Costs of Quality (CoQ).

Enhanced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Continuous process improvement is achieved through real-time data collection and analysis, allowing for better understanding and control of process variables affecting color management.

Applications
The SpectraTrend HT is applicable in various plastic extrusion products, including vinyl siding, cable channels, window profiles, custom profiles, hoses, tubes, pipes, sheets, films, masterbatch, and recycled plastics.

Scrap and Rework Reduction
Real-time monitoring allows for immediate corrective actions, reducing scrap and rework by identifying color variations that occur between QC inspections.

Technical Features
The SpectraTrend HT is the only color spectrophotometer offering dual sensors for color and height in a compact design. It features high-speed color measurement, integrated sample detection, and 'Rapidfire' illumination for consistent and accurate measurements. It also includes a large, user-friendly display and an optional Positive Forced Air Environmental Enclosure.

Conclusion
The SpectraTrend HT provides a versatile, fast, and durable solution for in-process color measurement, enhancing efficiency and product quality in plastic extrusion processes.
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in-process plastic solutions color the way your eye sees it

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A dynamic approach to Color Process Monitoring and Analysis SpectraTrend® HT takes non-contact Color and Height measurement to their highest levels, combining versatility, simplicity and performance in one easy-to-use compact design. SpectraTrend® HT supports implementation of today’s Total Quality Management programs such as LQM, PAT, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and others that share a common goal of producing consistent product quality and reducing waste. Implementation of color control in plastic extrusion process of product. Reduce color changeover time color change - Improved efficiencies and reduced...

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Cable channels Sheet Film (opaque) Vinyl Siding SHEET PLASTIC Plastic Extrusion Applications Masterbatch Recycled plastic Window Profile Custom Profile Hose/Tube Pipe Reduce Scrap and Rework - Identify color change in real-time, take corrective action before a ‘fail’ condition Problem: Time-interval based QC methods do not identify color variation that happens between QC inspections. These changes come from bulk-density changes, screw build-up that suddenly releases, screw wear and other normal manufacturing process variables. Problem Solved: Color stability and color change-outs can be more...

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In-process color measurement and analysis Enterprise Resource Planning Supervisory Control and Data Aquisition TCP/ IP Feeder Control real-time color results Measure Color Ship Final Product Extruded Plastic Automatic Defect Containment PRODUCT FEATURES Versatility, Speed, Durability • The only color spectrophotometer to provide two critical sensors, Color and Height, in one compact and easy-to-use design The only color spectrophotometer to combine high speed color measurement with an integrated sample detector for accurate color and height measurements of individual piece-parts The only non-contact...

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