Electricity and Control May 2022

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Compact thermal profiling for coating-cure ovens

The Datapaq MonoPaq2 system is designed specifically for monitoring coating-cure ovens used in the manufac ture of aluminium bottles, aerosols and collapsible tubes by Monoblock processes. Using the MicroQ18 data log ger in the TB0072 thermal barrier, together with Insight™ software, the system can monitor basket ovens (internal bake ovens, IBO) and pin ovens (outside bake ovens, OBO) used to cure internal and external tube coatings. The coating and curing temperatures, along with ramp, temperature reached and cooling cycles of the process need no longer be guess work as the logger monitors all these aspects in the process and supplies the quality control information required to meet the exacting stand ards of this industry. The thermal barrier measures just 41 x 48 x 195 mm, making it 43% smaller in size than the previous product generation. The temperature profiling system can be used in lines with closely spaced pins (>45 mm) and with various product basket sizes. This engineering success is based primarily on the development of a new data log ger with a minimal footprint. The new Datapaq MicroQ18 logger connects four thermocouples via micro-miniature sockets and logs up to 32 000 readings per channel, with an adjustable interval of 0.05 s or more. Its accuracy

of ±0.5°C positions it among the best available loggers. Downloaded to a PC or notebook, the thermal profile can be reviewed with the Datapaq Insight software, which in cludes versatile visualisation, analysis and reporting functions. Manufacturers can thus optimise oven settings and ensure every product is processed for the specified time at the required tem perature. Regular monitoring is facilitated by the compact size and light weight of the system. Mounting brackets are avail able in different versions for quick and secure attachment in any line layout.

The Datapaq range of temperature profiling and Datalogger products is available locally from R&C Instrumentation.

The new Datapaq MicroQ18 logger has a minimal footprint.

For more information contact R&C Instrumentation. Tel: +27 (0)11 608 1551

E-mail: info@randci.co.za Visit: www.randci.co.za

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