RKB Splice Detection System Selected By MeadWestvaco Corporation

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RKB Splice Detection System Selected

By MeadWestvaco Corporation

Splice Detector, Model 1032B by RKB Syracuse, NY, May 07, 2003 – R.K.B. OPTO-ELECTRONICS, INC. (R.K.B), a leading supplier of machine vision and web inspection solutions announced one of the largest worldwide producer of packaging, coated and specialty papers, consumer and office products, and specialty chemicals has selected R.K.B to supply it’s state-of-the-art splice detection solution.

The splice detector is a self contained unit designed to detect the presence of splices such as mill splices, butt splices, and overlap splices in moving webs of non-metallic material. The unit is able to monitor up to 16 webs of material (total thickness of 0.250") brought together for common processing for splices and to report by an alarm function to operational staff the presence of splices. No adjustments or calibration are required when the number of webs, type of webs, or caliper of material is changed the unit automatically adjusts itself to the new condition or conditions. Calibration may be required if the type of splice tape used is changed. A very high degree of long-term stability is built into each and every splice detector through the use of top quality and state-of-the-art components.

Founded to meet the needs of multinational paper, film, foil, steel, non-wovens and other allied manufacturers for web inspection related equipment, R.K.B. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets the most diverse line of machine vision web inspection solutions in the world. R.K.B 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, R.K.B has significantly extended the benefits of automatic optical web inspection. Early R.K.B systems were based on patented ultraviolet, photomultiplier and infrared, phototransistor technology. In the 1970’s, R.K.B developed and patented the first camera-based system called the Vidicon 7000. Using the most advanced technology available, RKB’s 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 patented streak detection technology 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 2000 web inspection solutions implemented worldwide, discover how our tradition of excellence can benefit your company by choosing R.K.B for your next web inspection project. R.K.B, 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, R.K.B has affiliate partners in Europe, South America, United States and has positioned itself in Asia with direct headquarters located in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.

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