RotorCheck Designed for use with Coperion's rotary valves for materials handling, RotorCheck encompasses electrical insulation, sensors and evaluation electronics. Specifically, the system can detect metallic contact between a rotor and the housing of a rotary valve, which can create metal shavings that taint bulk materials, such as resins. An electrically conductive connection is created as soon as the housing and rotor come into contact. The system especially is important in handling resins for demanding applications that require extreme purity, such as the manufacture of optical lenses, CDs and DVDs.
What's new? Version 5.0. The new version features hybrid bearings with ceramic roller elements. In addition to the physical design changes, RotorCheck 5.0 also boasts electronic upgrades. For example, an optional field bus interface now is available to make installation easier, and data are available in graphic format via a web interface. In addition, LED lights on the RotorCheck housing indicate the presence of anomalies.
Benefits Easier installation, quicker cleaning and prevention of problems involving rotors. With the new design, the electronics can be easily integrated into the control cabinet of the materials-handling equipment. With the system, users can learn of problems early, so they can be addressed more easily, with less material waste.
Coperion Corp., Sewell, N.J., 201-327-6300, www.coperion.com
