PRODUCT CATALOGUE

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Syncro group ..................................................................................................4

SYNCRO about us .......................................................................................6

GRAVIMETRIC SYSTEM easybatch ...........................................................................................8mybatch .................................................................................................9sydos ..................................................................................................... 10syblend ............................................................................................... 12

CONVEYING SYSTEMsylink ..................................................................................................... 14synet ..................................................................................................... 15

AIR RING AND AUTO PROFILE CONTROL .......................................................................................................... 16

typhoon ............................................................................................. 18

IBC BOOSTERvortix .................................................................................................... 20

IBC & LAY FLAT CONTROLsyibc ........................................................................................................ 21

GAUGING SYSTEMskymex ............................................................................................. 22easymex .......................................................................................... 23optylayer ......................................................................................... 24optymex ........................................................................................... 25combyscan ................................................................................... 26optiscan ............................................................................................. 28rayxscan ......................................................................................... 30

APC SYSTEMsyntrol gauge ........................................................................... 32syntrol plus ................................................................................. 34

CALIBRATION BASKET ..... ................................................................................................. 38

SYNCRO srlViale dell’Industria, 42 21052 Busto Arsizio (VA)

Phone +39.0331.677716

Fax +39.0331.326581Web www.syncro-group.itE-mail info@syncro-group.it

Plasmac, Ltd Unit 4 Premus Brunel Park Coldharbour WayAylesbury HP19 8AP - UKPhone +44 (0)1296 398 698Fax +44 (0)1296 395 110Web www.plasmac.netE-mail info@plasmac.co.uk

PLANTECH srlVia dell’Artigianato, 35 41031 Camposanto (MO)

Phone + 39 0535 8821

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SYNCRO USA, LLC223 W. Depot Street Antioch, IL 60002Phone +1.888.778.9804Fax +1.847.556.6099Web www.syncrousa.netE-mail sales@syncrousa.net

SYNCRO LATINA, LTDA Rua Paranapanema N° 248, Taboao, DiademaCP.09930-450, Sao Paulo-BrasilPhone +55.11.99625-3385Web www.syncro-group.itE-mail latina@syncro-group.it

SYNCRO JAPAN CO., LTD1-6-16-104 Iizuka Kawaguchi-shi Saitama-kenJapanPhone +81 048-212-2284 Web www.syncro.jpE-mail info@syncro.jp

SHINI-SYNCRO Extrusion control, INC No.1, Shini Road, Shixia, Dalang, Dongguan, Guangdong - ChinaPhone +86.769.8267.7669Fax +86.769.8267.7663Web www.shini-syncro.comE-mail info@shini-syncro.com

SYNCRO ASIA CO., LTD

web www.syncroasia.comE-mail sales@syncroasia.com

SYNCRO INDIA C-204, Vaibhav Industrial Premises, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East). Mumbai - 400072, INDIAPhone +91.22.28571193Fax +91.2135.660629Web www.syncroindia.comE-mail info@syncroindia.com

Room.01, 21/f, Prosper Commercial Building9 Yin Chong Street, Kowloon, HongkongPhone +852-8120-9905Fax +852-8120-9912

YOUR GLOBAL LOCAL COMPANY

About us

Research and Development

Technology

Customer Care

SYNCRO GROUP is the ideal partner for plastics processors who

require innovative technology to gain a competitive edge.

We provide reliable process control products, paired with fast service

and support.

Based in Italy, SYNCRO has branch offices throughout Europe, North

America, Latinamerica, Asia and the Middle East plus production

plants at our head office and also in England, Brazil and China.

We continuously listen to our customers’ needs and requirements in

order to offer ideas and solutions developed with SYNCRO passion.

Our rapid growth is attributed to our professional team members

“The SYNCRO Family” who design unique flexible solutions to meet

our customer’s needs.

From design and manufacture through installation, training and

after sales support, SYNCRO works closely with you, the customer.

Through the HQ Service Department based in Italy we provide the best

and fastest support all over the world coordinating with our SYNCRO

local service offices to be closer to our customer.

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EASYBATCH is a the traditional gain-in-weight batch blender, designed to dose and blend multiple components in sequence for all processes where constant gravimetric feeding and an homogeneous mix is required.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Gain-in-weight batch blender.

> Each ingredient is metered in sequence by slide gate valves in the weighing hopper mounted on two load cells.

> Once the pre-set batch weight has been reached, the load cell sends a signal and the batch is unloadedinto the weighing mixing chamber combining the batch and the Loss In Weight technology.

MAIN FEATURES

EXTRUSION CONTROLThe mixer is mounted on two load cells and measure the LIW, controlling the extrusion throughput with continuous accuracy.

CLEANING Easy clean thanks to the drain spout installed on each hopper compartment allowing for a fast product changeover, avoiding the risk of waste and product contamination.

DOSING CAPACITYDue to the different dosing ratios each component can be switched in future from low to high dosing rates.Just simply changing the ratio enables the user to change the dosing capacity.

CONVEYING SYSTEMEASYBATCH can be supplied along with an integrated centralised conveying system controlled by the same PLC as the blender.

HMIEvery blender has its own 5.7” HMI touch screen from which the operator can easily set the parameters, calibrate the load cell and check the alarms.VNC is installed to allow easy remote monitoring via an

> GRAVIMETRIC DOSING ACCURACY

> GOOD MIXING

internet / ethernet connection.Every blender has its own ethernet IP address so that customers can easily control and remotely access the system on the factory Local Area Network.

PLC AND I/OAll blenders have a B&R PLC installed along with B&R I/O.This solution makes each blender modular so that in future is possible to add components or to allow retrofitting on to an existing installation.In case of any component failures, it is easy for customer anywhere in the world to find locally sourced B&R parts so they can replace them directly without wasting time for transportation.PNEUMATICFESTO or SMC digital pneumatic components are connected directly via serial port to the PLC to make the installation the easiest possible and allow simple troubleshooting. Thanks to this modularity solution any future upgrade is guaranteed.

MIXER MOTORSYNCRO eaSYbatch uses a three phases motor for its mixer along with a dry gearbox avoiding any possible motor overheating and oil leaking.

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Thanks to its design MYBATCH can be upgraded in future to allow components to be increased by simply adding the surge hoppers from 2 to 6 components.

MODULARITY

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Both MYBATCH & EASYBATCH have been designed to be vibration proof so that the blender can be installed directly on to the extruder feed throat without being effected by possible vibrations.

MYBATCH S3 MYBATCH S4 MYBATCH S5 EASYBATCH S6

The accuracy, quality and simplicity consolidated in the construction of thousands of EASYBATCH units installed around the world are combined in MYBATCH to the elegant design, the modularity and the slender dynamics of today. Thanks to independent, naturally isolated hoppers and the modularity of ConvY loaders with a wide range of capacities you can compose your own machine according to your specific needs.Large openable doors facilitate the access to the machine and cleaning operations; in very rare cases also maintenance. The reliability of the machine is close to the “maintenance free” level, but working comfortably on every component of the machine has never been so simple.

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SYDOS is a continuous loss in weight gravimetric dosing system designed to dose and feed multiple components simultaneously in all processes in which a constant gravimetric feed is required. Each hopper and material is weighed by two off-center load cells.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Continuous loss-in-weight metering.

> Measurement of weight loss of the main component.

> Measurement of weight loss of the secondarycomponents.

> The secondary components are continuously andsimultaneously metered into the feed throatadaptor via auger screws where they combine withthe main component.

> The main component is gravity fed with theadditives and the loss in weight is monitored viaload cell on the main hopper.

CLEANING Easily cleaned and a fast production change over SYDOS has all the side component gravimetric hoppers removable, so blender cleaning and production changeover has never been so fast and easy for an operator.

ACCURACY AND VIBRATIONSYDOS has 2 loads cells for each component to negate vibration and to have better stability and improve the accuracy of dosing. Also all the loads cell are protected so the operator cannot damaged them.

BLENDINGGenerally a dosing system doesn’t really mix due to the tiny collector where all the components are metered. SYdos thanks to its innovative cascade mixer guarantees a good blend.

HMIEvery blender has its own 5.7” HMI touch screen from which the operator can easily set the parameters, calibrate the load cell and check the alarms.VNC is installed to allow easy remote monitoring via an internet / ethernet connection.Every blender has its own ethernet IP address so that

customers can easily control and remotely access the system on the factory Local Area Network.

PNEUMATICFESTO or SMC digital pneumatic components are connected directly via serial port to the PLC to make the installation the easiest possible and allow simple troubleshooting. Thanks to this modularity solution any future upgrade is guaranteed.

PLC AND I/OAll blenders have a B&R PLC installed along with B&R I/O. This solution makes each blender modular so that in future is possible to add components or to allow retrofitting on to an existing installation.In case of any component failures, it is easy for customer anywhere in the world to find locally sourced B&R parts so they can replace them directly without wasting time for transportation.

CONVEYING SYSTEMSYdos can be supply along with an integrated centralised conveying system controlled by the same PLC as the blender.

> The secondary component feeders areindividually controlled in order to reach andmaintain the pre-set metering ratio with the maincomponent.

> EXCELLENT EXTRUSION THROUGHPUTCONTROL ACCURACY

> GOOD DOSING ACCURACY

> GOOD MIXING

> SUM OF SIDES COMPONENTS NOT HIGHERTHAN 60/70%

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SYDOS is prearranged to work with up to 7 components.Both mechanically and electrically SYdos can be upgraded easily in future up to 7 components as both the dosing system itself and the PLC are pre-prepared.

SYDOS uses as standard, ac brushless ABB motors with a wide operating window. These motors are socket connected so in case of failure no lengthy unwiring is needed. The screw is very easily removed for cleaning.

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SYBLEND is a continuous loss in weight gravimetric blender designed to blend multiple components simultaneously for all processes where a homogeneous mix is critical to achieving an excellent final product. It meets all the need of a highly demanding process as per BCF, FDY and POY. Each hopper and material is weighed by two off-center load cells.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Loss in weight measurement of each ingredient.

> All the ingredients are continuously andsimultaneously metered directly in the integrated-weigh collection hopper through a cascade mixer.

> The weight of the material metered in the collectionhopper is constantly measured in order to detectthe level variations due to changes in the extruderthroughput or a discrepancy between the componentfeeder and the extruder throughput.

> The feeders are individually controlled in order toreach and maintain the preset metering ratios andto maintain a constant level in the collection hopper.

CLEANING Easily cleaned and a fast production change overSYBLEND has all the side component gravimetric hoppers removable, so blender cleaning and production changeover has never been so fast and easy for an operator.

ACCURACY AND VIBRATIONSYBLEND has 2 loads cells for each component to negate vibration and to have better stability and improve the accuracy of dosing. Also all the loads cell are protected so the operator cannot damaged them.

BLENDINGGenerally a dosing system doesn’t really mix due to the tiny collector where all the components are metered. SYBLEND thanks to its innovative cascade mixer guarantees a good blend.

HMIEvery blender has its own 5.7” HMI touch screen from which the operator can easily set the parameters, calibrate the load cell and check the alarms. VNC is installed to allow easy remote monitoring via an internet / ethernet connection.

PNEUMATICFESTO or SMC digital pneumatic components are connected directly via serial port to the PLC to make the installation the easiest possible and allow simple troubleshooting. Thanks to this modularity solution any future upgrade is guaranteed.

PLC AND I/OAll blenders have a B&R PLC installed along with B&R I/O. This solution makes each blender modular so that in future is possible to add components or to allow retrofitting on to an existing installation.In case of any component failures, it is easy for customer anywhere in the world to find locally sourced B&R parts so they can replace them directly without wasting time for transportation.

CONVEYING SYSTEMSYblend can be supply along with an integrated centralised conveying system controlled by the same PLC as the blender.

As a result the metered throughput of the combined components is always equal with that of the extruder.

> EXCELLENT EXTRUSION THROUGHPUTCONTROL ACCURACY

> EXCELLENT DOSING ACCURACY

> HOMOGENOUS BLEND

> EACH COMPONENTS CAN RUN UP TO 100%

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SYBLEND is prearranged to work up to 6 components.Both mechanically and electrically SYBLEND can be upgraded easily in future up to 6 components as both the blender itself and the PLC are pre-prepared.

SYBLEND can also be supplied with a vibro feeder to one of the metering units to guarantee very small amounts can be dosed with a very high accuracy.

A mini vibro dedicated feeder can be guarantee to run down to as low as 50 g/h and thanks to the special cascade design of the SYBLEND mixer, the blend will be kept perfectly homogenous.

SYBLEND can also be supplied with a twin screw feeder to one of the metering unit to guarantee very small amounts can be dosed with a very high accuracy. A twin screw dedicated feeder can be guarantee to eun down to as low as 50 g/h and thank to the special cascade design of the SYBLEND mixer, the blend will be kept perfectly homogenous.

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SYLINK is a centralized vacuum loading system and it is an alternative to single unit loaders. It is designed to automatically feed more than one extrusion machine, efficiently and functionally solving the problems involved in raw material distribution.

MAIN FEATURES

> Easy to use, intuitive touch screen operatorinterface of the blender.

> Easy access to all components for quick andthorough cleaning.

> No scheduled maintenance is required.

> All parts that come into contact with the ingredientsare made of satin stainless steel or cast aluminium.

> Save on installation costs.

> Each vacuum receiver has its Harting plugconnector, connected to each other and to theblender PLC control.

> Loading cycles can be set for either adjustabletime feeding or by a capacitive sensor.

> Priority feeding function (automaticallyassigned) conveys to a designated receiveruntil demand is satisfied.

> Minimum wiring is need.

> Future receivers may be added by simplyextending the cables to the new one.

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SYNCRO has developed stand alone and centralised conveying systems to be automatically integrated into all the SYNCRO Family of blenders. Based on commercial modular PLC electronics, this ensures simple integration of all SYNCRO machines. SYNET is a standalone centralized vacuum loading system and it is an alternative to SYLINK when SYNCRO blender are nor supplied or just simply when multiple lines have to be fed.With either SYLINKor SYNET, different types of pumps can be chosen according to the output, number of lines, number of components and distances from the silos.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Easy and flexible system for future expansion inadding pumps and receivers in all sizes.

> Easy and economic application/commissioning ofthe SYNET.

> Easy to program after installation only by HC.

> Dedicated and specific programs for materialhandling.

> Prepared for future supervision.

> Possible to up grade with twin piston valve linecleaning.

> Possible to up grade with the digital panel display.

> Possible to up grade with discharge level sensoror continuous level sensor to determinate thematerial quantity inside the hopper.

> Future developments.

> Blower Speed control according to materialtypes.

> Two vacuum units loading material from thesame manifold branch.

> Bar code systems to identify quickly & easilymaterial information.

> Interface with dryer to turn off heating to saveenergy.

MULTIPLE MANIFOLD with rapid clamp for an easy pipe matching along with RFID sensors for a “zero error” material identification.

ADVANTAGES

AUTOMATIC MANIFOLD UNITThe Syncro automatic manifold controls the conveying connection between different material storage inlets and hopper loaders outlets automatically.The operator only needs to set what material goes where through a graphic display. The positioning system guarantees an accuracy of 1/50 of a degree, the back slash error which is the main negative feature on all competitors’ auto tables is removed thanks to the exclusive drive system design, no further set-up is required during the manifold’s life.

> High speed positioning.> No more operator mistakes

guarantees the rightmaterial with the right user.

> High Speed changes.

> With the RFID option, no more operator’s mistakes arepossible and guarantees the right material with the rightuser.

> High flexibility.

> Upgradable in the future.> No vacuum loss due to the

unique pipe clamping.

> High flexibility.

> Less pipe working.

> Less maintenance.

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TECH 2.0 PATENTED

FLYER, is the new automatic air ring designed for high efficiency and high output.Elevators lift up the automatic upper four lip air ring almost doubling the line throughput while improving physical proprieties of the film as per tear, haze, elongation and especially dart drop.

When FLYER is raised to the upper position where the bubble expansion is greater, it provides efficient cooling over a larger surface area.

FLYER provides segmented airflow to localized areas around the blown film bubble through the air ring while stabilizing the film exit due to the fourth special downward lip.This automatic thickness improvement system offers simplicity and state-of-the-art visualization giving the highest operational reliability.

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Easy installation.

> Carbon fibre chamber with single air entrance.

> Two carbon fibre skins with a sandwiched insulation layer in the middle for «zero» moisture.

FLYER is now available with TECH 2.0 for a 75% improvement in profile control.Thanks to the innovative and patented TECH 2.0 both our volume and heater control are combined to improve profile control.

> short time to reduce the original profile deviation.> significant reduction of scrap.> increased level of planarity.> Regulation technology can be selected independently.> Up to 80% reduction of starting profile deviation at 2σ.

> Booster stabiliser for better bubble stability andhigher output.

> New Lifting system managed by SYNTROL forrepeatable positioning via the product recipe.

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Born from the experiences of the previous model SYproAUTO the new TYPHOON Air Ring represents the “state of the art” for an Air Ring with Auto Profile Control.The thickness measuring system is integrated into the supervision software and supplies TYPHOON with the measurement profiles.

When measuring a point having a thickness higher than the set tolerance, the stepper motor will decrease the air flow in the corresponding segment, thus reducing the film thickness, equally, when measuring a point with a thickness lower than the tolerance, the air flow is increased in order to increase the film thickness.Also Available with a single entrance carbon fibre chamber.

CHARACTERISTICS

> Upgradable to automatic control in the future.

> Available in 6 sizes up to a die diameter of 2,500 mm.

> Adjustable lipset.

> Two carbon fiberfibre skins with a sandwichedinsulation layer in the middle for «zero» moisture.

> 6/8/10/12 air inlets.

> Interchangeable lip-set.

> Aluminium casting or Carbon Fibre chamber.

> Booster stabilizer available for better bubblestability and higher output.

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SYNCRO manifold in case of aluminium multi entrance chamber is the ideal solution to connect chiller air pipe to multy air inlets to simplify the installation.

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The Measurement systems send the profile data to software that calculates and manage the positioning of the actuators.

The actuators are controlling a segmented air flows that will be modified following the profile to be adjust. This air flow influence the melt temperature and in turn the film thickness during film blowing step.

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In the FLYER air rings and internal cooling devices VORTYX, Syncro looks for the “coexistence” between elements that seem to be in perpetual conflict and incompatible with each other: turbulence and stability.

The dream of every manufacturer is to maximize the heat exchange in order to obtain hourly production increases and maximize the stability of the bubble shape to ensure a basic thickness profile of high quality.They are the two primary requirements of SYNCRO in the study of external and internal cooling devices (FLYER and VORTYX).

The search for aerodynamic profiles of the air ring inserts and internal coolers of the bubble is evident and is in continuity with the design features of the latest generation air rings provided with carbon and highly insulating chambers (double skin design), single-entrace air feeding for an attractive design and a simplified and “clean” line, double-adjustment technology (flow and / or temperature) SYNCRO patent.

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Installed as replacement of the standard IBC stack got 25% more in output.

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SYIBC is designed to automatically control and manage blower balance while coordinating all blower control functions.

SYIBC is equipped with #3 or more ultrasonic distance sensors installed on the bottom part of the cage, on movable arms to keep the gap constant between sensor and bubble. #3 or more additional ultrasonic distance sensors (optional) can be installed above the cage where the bubble is already formed to control lay flat and automatic opening/closing of the cage. #1 Temperature compensation ultrasonic sensors is installed at a fixed distance.This sensor provides a fixed reference to the others in order to compensate the ambient temperature variations.

The customized control valve provides the fine tuning necessary for high precision and accuracy in bubble stability and lay flat control.Using modular B&R technology ,SYIBC ensures simple, practical operation by providing the operator with all the information required to operate the system clearly and intuitively using a touch screen HMI.

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PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

> Capacitive technology.

> Ideal for NON Barrier Film.

> 360° Rotating system.

> 360° Encoder band.

> Belt free motion.

> Ultrasonic distance sensor.

> Triple stage telescopic arm.

> Available up to 14 meter lay flat.

NEW NON CONTACT SENSOR for rotating Measurement Systems – No marks on Your film.Sensor made of porous material generating a constant air cushion wich will keep a stable gap between bubble and sensor.

The “external simplicity” of the telescopic three-stage crossbeam that “hides” a precision mechanism inside (Patent WO2015/155621) is striking. Resting on two sliding carriages turning around the extruded bubble, it satisfies simultaneously and better than any other equivalent thickness measurement system the four basic requirements pursued by the designers: stiffness; absence of vibrations; a wide range of radial measures, minimum overall dimensions during rotation. No radial overhang; no intermediate junction between the carriages!Contact and No-Contact capacitive measuring sensors are available in the standard version. Other optional technologies (optical interferometry, multilayer, etc.) can be supplied upon request with prior feasibility assessment.

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OPTYCAL TECHNOLOGY

> Layers discrimination.

> Ideal for Barrier Film.

> NON contact.

> No air cushioning.

> High Precision.

Represents the latest measuring solution available on the market to optically measure the thickness of a sample with a complex structure. Layers of different material generate an optical reflection due to the difference of the refractive index. Optical Head collects all the reflections that are mixed together with embedded optics.The resulting optical signal will contain information about the position of each reflection.The processing of the optical signals allow the reconstruction of an A-scan profile (Intensity of reflection vs. Position). The analysis of the A-Scan allows extraction of information about the individual layers.

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OPTYMEX NON CONTACT gauging system based on NIR reflex technology for blown film. OPTYMEX provides a continuous measuring of material thickness. Installed on an oscillating ring it is able to refresh the profile every 2-3 minutes, uninfluenced by the haul off speed.

CHARACTERISTICS

> The sensor can be used to measure total thicknessof materials for which the component r2 has sufficientoptical intensity to provide the interference signal,transparent or semi-transparent materials.

> Coloured material can also be measured undercertain conditions.

> It is also possible to measure materials on metalsubstrates because the metal base is reflective.

> Utilizing modular technology, ensures simple,practical operation by providing the operator with allthe information required to operate the system clearlyand intuitively using a touch screen HMI.

> OPTYCAL TECHNOLOGY.

> IDEAL FOR BARRIER FILM.

> NON CONTACT.

> NO AIR CUSHIONING.

> HIGH PRECISION.

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> Capacitive Inductive technology.

> Ideal for Barrier Film.

> NON contact.

> Fast (one profile 20sec).

> Firs profile after 3 scans.

> No air cushioning.

> High Precision.

SYNCRO, COMBYSCAN is a patented measuring system based on non-contact inductive/capacitive technology.The new sensor COMBY is composed of an Inductive/capacitive sensor which allows the measurementof either sheet and/or film thickness using a cylinder as a datum.COMBY uses inductive technology to measure the distance between the sensor and the cylinder and the second capacitive sensor that measures the dielectric of the material, combined this provides a more accurate thickness’ value. COMBYSCAN is used on FLAT DIE lines or BLOWN FILM lines.

On BLOWN FILM lines COMBYSCAN is installed after the haul off and thanks to special a SYNCRO patent pending software design, is able to measure the flattened film and calculate the reel profile quickly, avoiding the need to wait for a complete haul off rotation.

Thanks to the 3D mapping, a high resolution of measurement is guaranteed eliminating any possible mechanical defect.

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COMBYSCAN meets also an ideal applications on all extrusion process where rigid material are extruded.

> Capacitive Inductive technology.

> Ideal for :- sheet- foil- rubber- PVC calandering

> Suitable for any kind of rigid material.

> Non contact.

> No air cushioning.

> High precision.

> Suitable up to 5mm thickness.

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Patented by SYNCRO, OPTYSCAN represents the latest film measuring technology on the market. Main advantages versus different technology on the market nowadays:

CHARACTERISTICS

> NIR technology, based on an interferometerconcept avoids any certification.

> Optical has a much smaller measuring spot(1 mm) due to which the accuracy and precision ofthe measurement is improved and increased versus either IR, X-ray or Beta-ray which have measuringspots between 5 and 20 mm.

> Optical is backscatter so it doesn’t need anyreceiver.

> Optical doesn’t care if the film is moving up anddown or if there is any vibration, the quality of themeasurement is kept the same.

> Thanks to the unique installation on the chill rollOPTYSCAN will guarantee a faster response in auto profile control due to its proximity to the dieespecially during start-up where each meter of filmextruded is important.

> Infrared and X-ray need to either change theirfilter or parameters whenever you changematerial and are also very sensitive to theenvironmental conditions, while an opticalsystem doesn’t need any calibration once set up.

> Accuracy is down to 0.1 micron.

> Other systems installed after the chill roll,even on a robust frame, will lose accuracy dueto the vibration caused by a high line speedwhile OPTYSCAN thanks to the installation on the casting unit won’t suffered any vibration that willaffect the measurement.

> Due to installing directly on to the casting unit,the length of the line can be reduced by about2-3 meters saving space, frame structure androlls.

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MAX THICK NESS (1) 100 µm 380 µm 1800 µm 4000 µm

OPTICAL SOURCE HALOGEN LAMP SLD SLD SLD

ACCURACY (2) < 0.1 micron

MEASURING TIME (3) < 10 ms

SPOT DIMENSION ~ 3 mm ~ 1 mm

WORKING RANGE 30 - 50 mm 35 - 45 mm

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The optical sensor is based on low coherence interferometry.

The material is illuminated with a broadband near-infrared light source; part of this light is reflected at the air/material interface (measurement r1).

Part of the light that travels through the material is then reflected due to the material/air boundary (measurement r2) and it goes back toward the receiver.

The optical head collects both r1 and r2 and makes it possible to obtain the difference between the two measurements.

The resulting optical signal intensity has an oscillatory component with a frequency f, called optical thickness, given by f = 2nd, where d is the thickness and n is the refractive index of the material.

Measuring f and knowing n, the thickness d can be obtained with high accuracy.

The refractive index is a characteristic that is well-known for a large number of plastic materials.

The sensor can be used to measure total thickness of materials for which the component r2 has sufficient optical intensity to provide the interference signal, like transparent or semi-transparent materials; coloured material can also be measured under certain conditions.

It is also possible to measure materials on metal substrates because the metal base has a reflective behaviour

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The RAYXSCAN uses an X ray beam transmission through the homogeneous material to be measured, from which it can measure the thickness, usually shown in mm or the weight shown in [g/m2].An X-ray source is situated in a housing, while another housing contains the receiver and is positioned opposite the transmitter at a set distance (Gap).The film runs between the transmitter and receiver and the two housings containing the transmitter and receiver run across the web width.

When a homogeneous layer of material is positioned between the transmitter and receiver, part of the energy transmitting to the receiver is absorbed by the material.The energy measured by the receiver is attenuated and compared to the energy without the material and allowing for the material physical proprieties the system can calculate the ratio between the attenuation and the material weight.

Following the regulations EURATOM 96/29, RaYxscan is not considered a radioactive source because the tension on the anode is lower than 5 kV, for this reason this scanner does not need to follow the radio protection regulations and hence a safety certificate is not necessary.

> True air gap density compensation with pressure and temperature measurement.

> Extremely stable regulation of X-ray generation.

> Well defined beam capable to read scratchesand to make very precise cross web regulation.

> Easy and immediate adjustment of HT andcurrent and therefore of measuring range.

> Extremely stable and precise measurement:down to 0.02 micron of reproducibility with amax. drift without standardisation in 12 h of0.085 microns.

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> Suitable for stretch film lines.

> Suitable for non woven lines.

> Suitable for BOPP lines.

> Al and Cu rolling mill or cutting lines.

> High accuracy amplifier with (opt) internallinearization.

> Extremely high dynamic range: capable to amplifyfrom 10 pA to 1mA. 4-20 mA output as standard.

> Easy to install and service.

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SYNTROL GAUGE is the SYNCRO auto die system to control automatically the thermal bolts used on flat dies to regulate the film/sheet thickness via mechanical manipulation of the flat die lip.Due to the smart control, special die mapping will allow the system to compensate for material neck-in, neck-out and bump profiling to achieve the tightest gauge control and hence the best product.

SYNTROL GAUGE auto profile control is also suitable for use on blown film lines.It can be interfaced on to an OEM die with thermal cartridge heaters to modify the die lip opening/closing according to the target thickness, can be supplied along with the Syncro quenching AUTO flex lip control or it can be interfaced to automatic air rings with internal cartridge heaters installed to control the gauge via the air temperature set by the target thickness.

SYNTROL GAUGE is based on commercial modular PLC electronics and ensures simple, practical operation by providing the operator with all the information required to operate the system clearly and intuitively using touch screen HMI on board. In a blown film application it would be controlled andconnected to any of the SYNCRO gauging systems.

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SYNTROLplus 4.0 is the SYNCRO turnkey supervisory system designed for new extrusion lines but also able to be retrofitted on to an existing blown or cast film line replacing the old line control system.

Based on industrial B&R PLC technology, SYNTROLplus 4.0 is a state-of-the-art solution to completely manage the extrusion line with an HTML user friendly operator interface which also allows easy access from smartphones and tablets guaranteeing the customer can continuosly keep their business under control.SYNTROLplus as with all SYNCRO machines, integrates OPC-UA which allows information to be easily and securely exchanged between diverse platforms from multiple vendors at zero cost.

Thanks to this OPC technology, SYNTROL saves engineering costs when exchanging process data between SYNTROL controlled machines and other process machines plus allows easy communication between a customers managment software such as MRP, ERP or CRM. Different options are available to control existing and/or new utilities. Wide range of HMI’s available E.g. MultiTouch screen 15”-19”-21”.

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control.> Electrical panel for power and drive control.> Air conditioning for cabinet temperature control

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> Temperature control of all heat/cool and heat onlyzones.

> Speed control of all extruders drives.> Blenders either batch or continuous.> Centralized conveying systems and material handling.> IBC control & Lay flat control.

> IBC % Air Ring blower control.> Bubble cage open/close & raise/lower control.> Open/close control of the collapsing frame.> Gauging system control.> Automatic air ring or auto die control.> Oscillating nip left/right control.> Oscillating nip open/close control.> Secondary nip open/close control.> Haul off drive speed control.> Edge guide control.> Auxiliary equipment control.

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MK-BSMART It is a series of bubble cages designed for the calibration of the bubble on small-medium Blown Film

Realized with a robust tubular frame BSmart can be shipped without dismounting.

It is available with 6 and 8 arms with interchangeable roller frame up to 8 levels, single and double “V” roll.Thanks to the Patented Pending alignment system the MK series guarantee a perfect radial movement of the roll to the centre with “0” error so it can be an alternative to the “scissor” cage type.

On Carbon Fibre roll some special coating FDA approved or anti-sticky can be provided.

MKBSMART series can guarantee a ratio MIN-MAX up to 1:4The vertical movement is composed by motorized vertical axis synchronized by chain, the vertical adjustment is available up to 2500 mm.

Many optional are available such as IBC sensor brackets, Open-Close potentiometer, Up-Down potentiometer, Control Cabinet, DC motor speed control.

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MK 670-6 110 425 170 670 4,0

MK 800-6 125 510 200 800 4,0

MK 1120-6 180 715 280 1120 4,0

MK 1300-6 205 830 325 1300 4,0

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MK 1600-8 255 1020 400 1600 4,0

MK 1900-8 300 1210 475 1900 4,0

MK 2200-8 350 1400 550 2200 4,0

MK 2600-8 415 1655 650 2600 4,0

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MK-BWIDE It is a series of bubble cages designed for the calibration of the bubble on Agri Blown Film Lines, so

Realized with a robust tubular frame “Heavy Duty”, they can be dismounted for shipping. It is available with 8 and 12 arms with interchangeable roller frame up to 8 levels, single and double “V” roll.Thanks to the Patented Pending alignment system the MK series guarantee a perfect radial movement of the roll to the centre with “0” error so it can be an alternative to the “scissor” cage type.

On Carbon Fibre roll some special coating FDA approved or anti-sticky can be provided.The vertical movement is composed by independent vertical axis synchronized by a dedicated micro PLC, the vertical adjustment is available up to 2500 mmMany optional are available such as IBC sensor brackets, Open-Close potentiometer, Up-Down potentiometer, Control Cabinet, DC motor speed control.

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MK 3500-80 670 2345 1000 3500 3,5

MK 4000-80 765 2680 1145 4000 3,5

MK 4500-80 860 3015 1285 4500 3,5

MK 5000-80 960 3350 1430 5000 3,5

MK 5600-80 1070 3755 1600 5600 3,5

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MK 6300-12 1205 4220 1800 6300 3,5

MK 7100-12 1360 4760 2030 7100 3,5

MK 8000-12 1530 5360 2285 8000 3,5

MK 9000-12 1720 6030 2570 9000 3,5

MK 10000-12 1915 6700 2855 10000 3,5

MK 11000-12 2110 7370 3145 11000 3,5

MK 12500-12 2390 8375 3570 12500 3,5

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It is a series of bubble cages designed for centering of the bubble on Blown Film Lines usually it is installed along

Usually is installed before the collapsing frame to guarantee the bubble to be guided into them

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SC800-4 135 535 200 800

SC1120-4 190 750 280 1120

SC1300-4 220 870 325 1300

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SC1900-6 320 1275 475 1900

SC2200-6 370 1475 550 2200

SC2600-6 435 1740 650 2600

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