Finnish Giant Selects R.K.B.

Splice Detector Technology

Splice Detector, Model 1032 by R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC.

Syracuse, NY, November 01, 2001-R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC., the world’s leading supplier of splice detection technology, has been selected by UPM-Kymmene Corp., a world leading supplier of paper-based and synthetic self adhesive labelstock, to supply its state-of-the-art splice detection technology.

R.K.B. is pleased to have been selected by UPM as a valued supplier for their high-speed, splice detection needs. “Over the years, R.K.B. has provided many customers with highly successful splice detection solutions. Our partnerships have grown and will continue to grow as the need for essential and reliable fault detection becomes more vital to ensure customers receive the highest quality and splice free product available” stated RKB.

The Model 1032 detects sudden changes in web material thickness due to splices, tearouts, or web breaks in high speed papermaking, printing, converting, and similar manufacturing processes. The performance of the Model 1032 is not affected by changes in material basis weights, splice tape colors, or process speed. Model 1032 Splice Detectors help manufacturers reduce product damage and downtime while preventing costly repairs to rolls, dies, and sensitive production equipment. The Model 1032 Splice Detector is capable of monitoring single or multiple webs of papers, plastics, films, and other types of nonmetallic materials. Outputs produced by the device can be used to automatically control production equipment such as sheeters, coaters, supercalenders, extrusion laminators, roto presses, slitters, rewinders, and paper machines. The Model 1032 Splice Detector is designed for edge of web mounting and can be positioned anywhere along the web. It can be easily repositioned to accommodate changes in web width in support of just-in-time, short run, or high product mix conditions.

UPM-Kymmene Corporation, is one of the largest forest industry companies in the world. They provide value added labeling solutions for demanding applications in product and information labeling in the following end-use areas; Food and drinks, Retail information, Industrial information, Transport and shipping, Office information, Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical industry, and Technochemical industry. The consistent quality of UPM products is ensured by using production processes that conform to the international ISO 9002 quality standard. This guarantees outstanding performance throughout the lifecycle of UPM products, from conversion to end-use and recycling.

Founded to meet the needs of multinational paper, film, foil, steel, non-wovens and other allied manufacturers for web inspection related equipment, RKB designs, develops, manufactures, and markets the most diverse line of machine vision and web inspection solutions in the world. RKB was the first commercial on-line web inspection supplier in the world. With more than fifty years experience in web inspection development, techniques and solutions, RKB has significantly extended the benefits of automatic optical web inspection. Early RKB systems were based on patented ultraviolet, photomultiplier and infrared, phototransistor technology. In the 1970’s, RKB developed and patented the first camera-based system called the Vidicon 7000. Using the most advanced technology available, RKB streak detection systems can monitor and detect streaks and scratches down to sizes that no other company can achieve no matter what process speed you’re manufacturing at. Our Model 3020 truly is the latest breakthrough in the art of defect fault detection. This advanced scanner truly represents a quantum leap forward in the technology!

Over the years, our tradition of excellence in web inspection related design, manufacturing, service, and support has been experienced by hundreds of customers in a wide variety of industries throughout the United States and international market. With over 1100 web inspection solutions implemented worldwide, discover how our tradition of excellence can benefit your company by choosing RKB for your next web inspection project. RKB, headquartered in Syracuse, New York, specializes in web inspection solutions that are used for inspecting the surfaces of products manufactured in a continuous fashion, such as papers, film, metals and plastics. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Syracuse, New York, RKB has affiliate partners in Asia, Africa and South America.

Contact Information:
R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC.
Sales Department
Tel #: (315) 455-6636
Fax #: (315) 455-8216
sales@rkbopto.com

Paper Web Inspection and Machine Vision Manufacturer