Sheet Extrusion
FACTS provides complete web, sheet and film profile measurement and control systems, as well as upgrades and replacement of existing nuclear profile measurement systems. The FACTS Total Profile Control family includes integrated measurement technologies and scanning frame designs to accommodate your on-line measurement applications. On-line “fixed-point” measurement systems are also available.
FACTS’ technology is used around the world to control the production of sheet, film, and blown film lines. While the basic building blocks are part of our tool set, each system is customized for its specific application. All FACTS systems include 24/7 support and are never obsoleted.
- SME (Non-Nuclear) Shadow/Eddy Scanner Systems
- Nuclear and X-Ray Scanners
- Scanner Upgrades and Retrofits
- Total Line Control for Sheet and Film
- Total Profile Control System
Sheet and Film Thickness SME Gauge
The FACTS SME Gauge is a non-nuclear measurement scanning system that provides true thickness measurement for your sheet or film application. In conjunction with a precision reference roll, the SME Gauge incorporates an optical micrometer and an eddy current sensor to perform precise single-sided measurements.
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Nuclear and X-Ray Scanners
FACTS offers rugged ‘O’-Frame and ‘C’-Frame scanning systems that include Strongtium 90, Krypton 85 and Promethium 147 sources to cover the full range of product measurements.
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Scanner Upgrades
The FACTS Scanner Upgrade Package provides a cost effective alternative to replacement of existing scanners. FACTS can upgrade the obsolete electronics on your existing scanner and re-use the source, detector and mechanical frame assembly.
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Total Line Control System for Sheet and Film
The FACTS, Inc. Total Line Control System is a complete control solution for sheet or film lines. The system integrates and centralizes control of the entire extrusion process. FACTS, Inc. has experience building systems that control lines producing single and multilayer sheet, cast, and blown film.
Why FACTS for controlling my sheet and film line?
FACTS, Inc. is the leader in process control technology for the polymer market. In fact, we wrote the book on extrusion control – literally. For the Society of Plastics Engineers, FACTS penned the chapter on Extrusion Control in the “Guide on Extrusion Technology and Troubleshooting.”
- NO PROGRAMMING REQUIRED
- Fully Engineered Solution
- Configurable System Design
- Selectable Security System
- Support for Job Tracking, Reporting, Dashboards, and MRP/ERP/MIS integration
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Total Profile Control System
The FACTS TPC 5001 Total Profile Control System is designed specifically for the integration of scanning gauge measurement technologies to provide machine direction and cross direction control of sheet and film processes.