Introducing the Fixturlaser Roll 200
the first laser-based alignment system for rollers.
February 22, 1999 - Richmond, VA – VibrAlign, Inc., exclusive distributor in the United States of Fixturlaser alignment systems, has introduced the Fixturlaser Roll 200, the first laser-based instrument for accurate positioning of rolls in web handling operations such as paper mills, steel or aluminum and plastic film plants. The Fixturlaser Roll 200 is developed for the easiest possible access to the positioning of rolls.
"Roll positioning is utterly important to maximizing productivity and product quality. Until today, the parallel positioning of rolls has been considered a cumbersome task requiring special skills and a lot of time," says VibrAlign President Ron Sullivan. "The Fixturlaser Roll 200 is designed to give manufacturing facilities a quick, easy and accurate way to take control of their roll alignments."
The Fixturlaser Roll 200 is built on the same proven technology as the Fixturlaser Shaft 100 and 200 shaft alignment systems. This means that customers who already have a Fixturlaser Shaft 100 or 200 can upgrade to a Fixturlaser Roll 200 maximizing their previous investments. Optionally, shaft alignment routines can also be included in addition to the roll alignment functions of the Fixturlaser Roll 200.
The new Fixturlaser Roll 200 uses laser technology to achieve the very high accuracy required by customers within industries such as paper mills, paper converting, and sheet metal processing. The resolution of the measurement results can be as fine as 1 micron. The system has the capacity to align even the largest roll facility, with a memory capable of storing 8 measurements with 50 rolls in each measurement. The system automatically stores information on position, date and time and allows individual name labeling of each roll.
The Fixturlaser Roll 200 can use either an existing datum line, i.e., floor markers, or one of the rolls as a reference. The transmitter is roughly lined up parallel to the reference object. Measurements are made, using the detector on the reference, thereby establishing a calculation base for the roll measurements. The angular prism is set up near the roll to be measured, deflecting the beam alongside the roll to be measured. Measurements are made on two positions on the roll. All measurements are stored in the system for transfer to a PC or for printing a report on the supplied printer. The results are presented as deviation per inch, deviation per roll length or as an angle. When all measurements are made the reference can be toggled between any of the measured rolls or the reference line to find the optimal reference to guide the correction. Adjustments are then made with live measurement values guiding the operator towards best possible positioning of the rolls.
The Fixturlaser Roll 200 consists of a display unit, a sweep laser transmitter, a laser detector unit, an angular prism and fixtures and brackets for mounting the equipment. The display unit collects the measurement information from the detector unit and processes the data for presentation on the back-lit touch sensitive screen. The touch-screen display unit uses icons and graphics for easiest possible operation, prompting the user through the process. The ergonomically designed display unit is handheld and powered by standard batteries or an AC adapter. The laser transmitter uses visible red light, has a built in prism for 90 degrees deflection of the beam, a rotating laser turret for sweeping of a laser plane, micrometer screws and built in spirit levels for accurate adjustments. The angular prism deflects the beam 90 degrees and user an electronic centering detector for accurate setup. The detector unit uses a built-in inclinometer for accurate angular positioning. The fixtures and brackets consists of two datum mark pick-up fixtures for utilization of existing datum lines, roller brackets for both magnetic and non-magnetic rolls of any size and slide tables for easy setup of the laser transmitter and the angular prism.
Fixturlaser AB develops, manufactures and markets laser-based measurement systems for alignment or positioning of machines and machine components. Fixturlaser AB is represented in more than 70 countries worldwide. Fixturlaser AB was founded in 1981 and delivered their first laser based alignment system in 1984. The Combi-Laser shaft alignment system, first launched in 1992, become an instant success and was awarded the Product of the Year prize. Other innovative products from Fixturlaser AB include the Digilaser, VSP and Adcom.