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Patcontrol PCS-20

Patcontrol PCS-20

Patcontrol PCS-20

Product catalog summary
Product Overview:
The PATCONTROL PCS-20 is a modular system designed for pattern detection, distortion correction, and repeat control in textile manufacturing. It features high-tech line cameras and comprehensive operating software, offering user-friendly and easy retrofit capabilities.

Key Features:
  • Modular assembly for easy customization.
  • Simultaneous measurement and straightening of patterns.
  • Uninterrupted monitoring and logging of product quality.
  • Increased productivity and optimized quality assurance.
  • Short payback times due to savings in raw materials and energy.

Applications:
The system is applicable in various textile processes, including straightening curtain and lace fabrics, monitoring pattern repeat, and controlling overfeed rollers. It is also used in carpet inspection and straightening terry fabrics.

Principle of Operation:
The system uses one or two cameras to detect pattern positions and determine pattern repeat. It measures product width and aligns product distortion using a weft straightener. The system adapts to sudden changes in product width with minimal operator intervention.

Device Versions:
  • Standard device with one measuring point and optional camera modules.
  • Extensions for additional measuring points with optional industry PC and camera modules.
  • Customizable special versions available.

Visualization and User Interface:
The user interface is divided into five areas, providing a clear presentation of distortion characteristics and menu-controlled service settings. It includes password protection and recipe management for enhanced security and efficiency.

Technical Data:
  • Optical measuring method with camera technology.
  • Maximum nominal product width of 5.00 m.
  • Product speed up to 120 m/min.
  • Temperature range from 5 to 50 °C.

Support and Service:
Mahlo offers global support with service partners in over 100 countries, providing direct on-site service, fast delivery of spare parts, and remote diagnostics.
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Catalog excerpts

Patcontrol PCS-20-1

Pattern detection, distortion correction, repeat control. Quality made in Germany TEXTILE NONWOVEN COATING & EXTRUSION CONVERTING

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Patcontrol PCS-20-2

PATTERN DETECTION, DISTORTION CORRECTION, REPEAT CONTROL TEXTILE NONWOVEN COATING & EXTRUSION CONVERTING PATCONTROL PCS-20 A modular system designed for pattern detection, distortion correction, repeat control and logging of errors and irregularities over the entire working width. 3 Modular assembly 3 Measures repeat and straightens patterns simultaneously 3 The very latest hightech line cameras 3 Easy to retrofit 3 User-friendly 3 Comprehensive operating software with corresponding visualization Modern textiles present challenges in production and finishing to manufacturers which did not exist...

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Patcontrol PCS-20-3

The Patcontrol PCS can be individually adjusted: + Standard device for one measuring point, consisting of: - Switching cabinet with industry PC with touchscreen, lighting module, pulse tacho - optionally, one or two camera modules (depending on product width) + Extension per additional measuring point, consisting of: - Switching cabinet, lighting module, pulse tacho - optionally, one or two camera modules (depending on product width) - optionally, additional industry PC with touchscreen (otherwise, the extension is operated from the standard device) + Customer-specific special versions are possible!...

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Patcontrol PCS-20-4

textile nonwoven coating & extrusion battery paper converting Product-Highlights 3 Clearly arranged presentation of the distortion characteristic 3 Menu-controlled service settings 3 Freely scalable trend diagrams 3 Password protection: Unauthorised users are prevented from accessing the program 3 Recipe management 3 All key data at a glance 3 Menu guide in all common languages 3 Ergonomic user prompting 3 Simple operation General information (including alarm bar) Selectable screen pages (display forms) Operating buttons for basic functions and submenu Navigation within the operating software...

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Patcontrol PCS-20-5

RELIABILITY Our machines do exactly what we build them for: Hour after hour, year after year. Making sure you will always reach your goal. All entries are made directly on the touchscreen using large, ergonomic buttons. Operation is simple and intuitive. All the key information is visible at a glance. Trend display skew detection Trend display measurement of repeat

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Patcontrol PCS-20-6

TEXTILE NONWOVEN COATING & EXTRUSION CONVERTING TYPICAL APPLICATIONS EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE The system has confirmed its ability to automatically realign bow and skew distorted industrial fabric, bordered terry fabric, printed dress material and flocked products. 1 Patcontrol PCS Camera 2 Patcontrol PCS Lighting 3 Orthopac RVMC Pattern straightening at the stenter feed end It can also be applied to products which simply cannot be detected and straightened by conventional systems, lace and raschel curtain fabrics for example. A Patcontrol measures continuously and accurately the motion-way pattern...

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Patcontrol PCS-20-7

technical data | patcontrol pcs trendsetting technology, worldwide. Device Patcontrol PCS Measuring principle Optical measuring method with camera technology Nominal product width, maximum 5,00 m Product speed, maximum 120 m/min depending on resolution and lighting Camera cable Length, maximum 20 m Rotary pulse encoder 5000 pulses/revolution Dimensions depending on the product width

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Patcontrol PCS-20-8

Monitoring and control systems, automation MAHLO® GUARANTEES QUALITY. WORLDWIDE, IN YOUR VICINITY. Best-possible technical support and know-how transfer are written in capital letters at Mahlo. Thanks to an international network of agencies and service centres, customers have at their disposal competent support worldwide. We are there for you. Just get in touch with us! 3 Service partners in over 100 countries 3 Direct on-site service and fast delivery of spare parts 3 Remote diagnostic system 3 Service-Hotline: +49-180-5062456 3 www.mahlo.com Mahlo GmbH + Co. KG Germany Mahlo Italia S.R.L. Italy...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.