Coating Scratch and Streak Detection No Longer Unattainable!

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Where the Science of Quality Assurance is still an Art!

Coating Scratch and Streak Detection

No Longer Unattainable!

THE COMPANY

R.K.B.® OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC., (or R.K.B as it is more widely known) was founded more than a half century ago. Located in Syracuse, New York, R.K.B designs, manufactures and implements the most advanced innovative on-line fault detection solutions available.

The cornerstone of RKB success is its technological expertise headed by the leading industry expert William Dobbie. Under the guidance of Mr. Dobbie, R.K.B has led the way in providing accuracy, consistency and reliability in ultra high-speed, online web inspection for more than 45 years. Recently perfecting a revolutionary technique for the detection of coating scratches and streaks, R.K.B has taken the lead again.
Called the Model 3020®, this innovative technique uses very sensitive sensing and electronic technology to achieve scratch (score) detection as small as 0.0002 inches (0.005mm) wide at all known machine speeds. Certainly a phenomenon unattainable until now!

THE PRODUCT

Coating Scratch Defect in Coated Paper Since the invention of the CCD (charged coupled device) back in the 1960s by Bell Labs, CCD technology has become the industry-standard image sensor. Like many, R.K.B developed full sheet imaging solutions using CCD technology, in particular, line scanning technology. Unlike other suppliers, R.K.B based its solution on a more advanced sensing platform, providing greater benefits such as faster scanning times, higher resolution and consistent performance.

Coating Scratch Defect Detected by RKB Technology However, R.K.B discovered that line scanning technology, for all its capabilities, was ineffective and impractical for the detection of subtle line faults like coating scratches or scores. Taking this knowledge to another level, R.K.B envisioned a radical approach that could guarantee reliable detection of very subtle scratches. So radical was this innovation, the United States Patent Office awarded R.K.B patent protection. For the first time in the history of online inspection, a solution is available for coating scratch and streak detection.

Based on patented technology, the solution can be applied to any web or sheet fed process where scratch and streak detection is required. An energy source is mounted to span the material being monitored. The energy source generates electromagnetic energy that impinges upon or transmits through the web. Patented and highly sensitive electronics are used to enhance the signal to noise (fault to the product) level by ‘squashing’ the noise down while retaining the defect signal. The result is a very clean and discernible fault that is indisputably detected. Once identified, the information is transmitted to the Quality Assurance Management System (QAMS).

THE PROOF

Folio/Cut Size Sheeter Web Inspection and sorting technology from RKB High-quality coated board and papers are the ‘keys’ to success for Reno De Medici S.p.A., España. To help maintain its leadership in supplying high quality products to its market, Reno incorporates many types of online quality monitoring systems. For sheet quality, they turned to R.K.B. After careful analysis, Reno decided to implement R.K.B patented coating streak and scratch detection solution for its quality assurance requirements. Using our patented and proprietary technologies, the M3020 monitors for subtle faults such as scratches, streaks dirt and holes. The M3020 insures that defective material is rejected prior to shipping. All material is graded then salvaged or broke. This process allows greater flexibility for Reno to ensure its customers are provided with only the highest-quality product available, therefore increasing market share and bottom line profits. Since the systems inception at Reno, quality production has increased, maintaining the companies’ position as a leader in its market.

WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

Being a leader in the supply of web inspection solutions means more than being number one in ‘size’. It means providing your clients with accurate, consistent and reliable solutions that work day in and day out. R.K.B is committed to its industry and to the paper manufacturers who depend on it to ensure that quality is maintained at the highest level. R.K.B relies on openness and cooperation, enabling R.K.B to become a valuable link in the overall process of paper making. All of RKB products abide by stringent manufacturing, ISO and CE directives. For more information, contact Bruce Dobbie at R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC. Tel: +1 315 455 6636. Fax: +1 315 455 8216 or email us at sales@rkbopto.com or visit our Web page at www.rkbopto.com.

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

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