Structural monitoring & Building material production
Due to increasing demands, infrastructure structures are subject to increasing stress and must be continuously evaluated with regard to safety and service life. Therefore, sensors are required that provide reliable information regarding load-bearing safety, serviceability and fatigue safety. Micro-Epsilon offers numerous sensors for the inspection, monitoring and automation of structures as well as inline testing in the production of building materials. The sensors impress with their stability, precision and robustness for use in harsh environments.
Geometric testing of building materials
Numerous material tests are performed during the development of high-performance building materials. Inductive displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used for geometric testing. These sensors are ...
Show detailsStress tests in the rotor test bench
Rotor blades for wind turbines are inspected in test rigs that simulate real loads caused by wind and weather. The tip of the rotor blade can be distorted by up to 10m due to mechanical loads. Several ...
Show detailsDeformation measurement of lightweight structures
For the investigation of component deformations under load, specially designed measuring systems are used, which detect the surface contours in a reactionless way. The measuring system consists of a movable ...
Show detailsColor measurement of cement powder
Process-related discoloration can occur during the production of cement powder. The color can change to gray or pink which is an indicator of production quality. The powder is transported on a conveyor ...
Show detailsDimensional accuracy of sectional doors
The individual sections of sectional doors are connected with a tongue and groove joint. For a tight and permanently flexible connection, compliance with the nominal dimensions is of decisive importance.Strong ...
Show detailsThickness measurement of mineral wool
In addition to the homogeneous material structure, thickness is a quality feature for maintaining the insulating properties of mineral wool. At the end of the production line, the webs are trimmed and ...
Show detailsColor inspection of strip processes
In strip processes for the production of insulation material and plasterboards, colorSENSOR CFO gauges are used to monitor the color. Thanks to their high accuracy, the sensors detect even slight color ...
Show detailsInline color testing of facade glass
The color of glass is the crucial and visually distinctive feature of many different glass products. Color sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used in the coating of facade glass to check the color and tint ...
Show detailsWeb edge control in the production of plasterboards
For the automatic cutting of plasterboards, the correct feeding of the boards is crucial for dimensional accuracy. For the detection of the web edges, optoCONTROL laser micrometers are used, which are ...
Show detailsTemperature monitoring in the production of insulation materials
In the production of thermally insulated pipes, the temperature is monitored to prevent damage and fires. Insulation materials often contain hot particles and stones that can cause a fire. Thermal imaging ...
Show detailsQuality assurance in the production of railway sleepers
3D measuring systems are used for the inline quality inspection of railway sleepers. The systems consist of a gantry construction mounted on the forming station above the conveyor system. Two scanCONTROL ...
Show detailsAutomatic temperature and ventilation control
thermoIMAGER infrared cameras, which detect the facade temperature from the inside, are used for dedicated temperature control. The camera can be adapted to the respective field of view using different ...
Show detailsBlack ice detection for automatic traffic guidance systems
In order to increase safety at safety-relevant points, non-contact infrared pyrometers are installed at pedestrian crossings. Thanks to the large measurement distance, the thermoMETER from Micro-Epsilon ...
Show detailsColor inspection of liquids
colorSENSOR CFO gauges are used for the evaluation of industrial water and other liquids. These measure the color of the liquid from the outside based on the transmitted light prinple. Special models also ...
Show detailsMonitoring of facade positions during construction measures
optoNCDT ILR2250 laser sensors are used for distance measurements of listed facades. These sensors provide high measurement accuracy even on weakly reflective surfaces such as masonry. Due to their large ...
Show detailsDisplacement measurement in hydraulic diving platforms
Height-adjustable diving platforms are used in competitive sports to set individual jump heights or identical heights for synchronized divers. Draw-wire displacement sensors from Micro-Epsilon measure ...
Show detailsFilling level measurement in silos
Accurate quantity measurement of bulk material or plastic granulate is a decisive factor for the smooth running of production and logistics processes. In order to avoid production downtimes due to a lack ...
Show detailsMonitoring the tower sway in wind turbines
Wind turbines are exposed to high stress caused by swaying. In order to avoid damages and downtimes, the tower sway is permanently monitored. Inclination and acceleration sensors from Micro-Epsilon detect ...
Show detailsMeasurements on the foundations of wind turbines
To detect tower movements of wind turbines, several laser triangulation sensors measure the distance from the base ring to the foundation. Due to the high measuring rate and accuracy, changes are reliably ...
Show detailsNacelle movements
The changes in distance between the nacelle and the ground are used to monitor tower swayings. For this purpose, optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensors are mounted in the nacelle and measure down to the ...
Show detailsMonitoring the thermal expansion of concrete walls
Electrothermal energy storage systems are filled with volcanic rock, which absorb excess energy in the form of heat and release it back into the power grid when needed. The lava stones are filled into ...
Show detailsDistance monitoring on bridges and wind turbines
optoNCDT ILR2250 laser distance sensors are used for distance measurements on bridges, buildings and also wind turbines. Their low weight and compact design allow for the sensors to be attached to drones. ...
Show detailsMonitoring the extension of pipelines
Pipelines in power plants are exposed to high pressures and temperatures. These extreme loads cause the pipes to vibrate and result in thermal expansions of up to 1 m at some points. Constant hangers are ...
Show detailsMonitoring the deflection of concrete ceilings
Laser sensors from Micro-Epsilon are used to measure the deflection of concrete slabs during casting. Depending on the accuracy requirements and measuring range, laser triangulation sensors or laser distance ...
Show detailsCapacitive spirit level for high-precision position measurements
The CHLS4 capacitive hydrostatic levelling system from Micro-Epsilon is based on the hose level principle and is used to monitor changes in the height of building parts and pipe systems. The sensor system ...
Show detailsBuilding inspection using endoscopes
Technical endoscopes from Micro-Epsilon are used wherever preventive or scheduled inspection is required. The endoscopes are suitable for mobile use and are very user-friendly. The XLED PRO DUAL VIEW video ...
Show detailsMonitoring the tidal flow on buildings
Waterproof eddy current displacement sensors are used to monitor the influence of tides on old buildings. The sensors measure onto a metallic measuring object that is attached to the building. The robust ...
Show detailsLift height measurement in heavy-duty lifters
The supports on bridges must be renewed from time to time. The supports bear the weight of the bridge superstructure and absorb vibrations and expansions of the bridge. As the properties of the rubber ...
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