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"EMX Publishes UV Luminescence Sensor Application
Handbook "
Cleveland, May 13, 2004 - EMX Industries Inc., a
manufacturer of sensors for automation and gate/door
control, announced the publication of its first engineering
handbook for UV (ultraviolet light) sensor applications.
Intended as a handy reference guide for experienced
engineers and a tutorial for engineers who want to
deepen their knowledge of UV sensors, the EMX "UV
Luminescence Sensor Application Handbook" covers
UV sensor technology and its application. It explains
how UV luminescence sensors work, gives guidance
on how to select and integrate a UV luminescence
sensor into an application, and presents a series
of examples of how they are used to improve processes.
In addition to covering sensors, the new handbook
provides a list of suppliers of UV luminescent markers
and additives that can be used to make targets detectable
by a UV sensor.
Not as widely known as other sensors, UV (ultraviolet
light) sensors detect the application of seals, grease,
adhesives, paper labels, and other materials, for
quality assurance and manufacturing process feedback.
Because UV sensors can easily discriminate targets
in any orientation from similarly colored backgrounds,
they are often more reliable than vision systems
costing ten times more.
Sample applications of UV sensors include:
- Automotive - inspecting a muffler pipe for the
presence of a copper fitting, detecting the presence
of a UV-curable gasket, confirming the alignment
of caps on connecting rods, and detecting the presence
of lubricant on bearings.
- Packaging - on ring-tab cans, detecting a transparent
seal that prevents the seam from rusting, and to
detect glue on packages.
- Wood - detecting the presence of excess glue, in
a joint of wood furniture, inspecting lumber for
the proper coating of clear fungicide, and controlling
a saw that cuts blemishes out of wood marked with
UV crayon.
- Adhesive Tape - measuring the amount of adhesive
sprayed on a roll of tape. When a nozzle gets clogged,
the sensor provides feedback leading to an alarm
condition.
- Pharmaceutical - confirming the presence of pills,
labels, and transparent seals.
To request a free copy of the "UV Luminescence Sensor
Application Handbook" or to talk to an applications
engineer about how UV sensors can reduce manufacturing
costs and improve processes, call EMX at 800-426-9912,
send email to salessupport@emxinc.com, or request
a handbook online.
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