Better Length and Speed Measurement from Beta LaserMike

US manufacturer, Beta LaserMike, is claiming more accurate measurement for its LaserSpeed encoder than for contact-type methods.  The result is an increase in productivity and improvement in quality, according to a company spokesman.
 
‘Laser-based length and speed measurements have become the standard measurement technology for many common converting applications,’ said Bob Stockholm of Beta LaserMike.  ‘Our LaserSpeed encoders are now being used in paper, film, foil, and other material converting processes that involve continuous length measurement, cut control, post-cut length, differential speed, and position control.  As a result of the higher measurement accuracies and tighter process controls, converters are realizing a number of production efficiencies and bottom-line advantages.’
 
The LaserSpeed system uses advanced, laser-based technology to measure the length and speed of product during production without making contact with the moving goods.  The laser encoder projects a light unique pattern on the surface of the moving product, which is then scattered back to the LaserSpeed unit. This information is translated into product speed and pulses are produced to determine the product length.  Length and speed measurements are captured with better than +0.05% accuracy.  Beta LaserMike offers a complete line of LaserSpeed encoders with measurement speeds up to 39,400 ft/min (12,000 m/min), standoff distances to 39.4 in (1000 mm), and measurement depth of field to 3.0 in (100 mm).