The family of CURTAIN measurement systems consists of different machine types:
The CURTAIN O-frame, displayed on the right, consists of a rigid metal frame. The frame is mounted on accurate linear-drive mechanics, supporting high measurement reliability and robustness. The rigidity of the frame maintains high robustness even in harsh environments. The pure electronic nature of the M-Ray technology within this scanning frame is non-nuclear and non-radioactive. The traveling CURTAIN O-frame executes fast profile measurements, offering near-100% material coverage. The M-Rays’ high dynamics allow for high-standoff measurements that are fast and accurate. The width of a CURTAIN O-frame can reach up to more than 5 meter.
The CURTAIN C-frame, displayed on the right, uses a 100% classic scanning C-frame concept. Its design is sleek and slim. The system can be equipped with one or more measuring heads. The system brings the power of multi-head to classic C-frame measuring technology. The pure electronic nature of the M-Ray technology within this fixed or scanning frame is non-nuclear and non-radioactive. The M-Rays’ high dynamics allow for high-standoff measurements that are fast and accurate. C-frame CURTAIN systems are available with arm lengths up to 1.5 meter. Such systems are extremely flexible because they can simply be inserted on either side of a production line without interrupting production. C-frame type systems can be used on lines of any material width.
At Hammer-IMS, we believe that the software for our Marveloc-CURTAIN systems is a perfect fit for both O-frame and C-frame machine types. Therefor, we have developed our own Connectivity 3.0 software suite, tailored to obtain optimal performance. The Connectivity 3.0 software controls CURTAIN systems including all integrated M-Rays based sensors. The software provides fast measurement feedback and intuitive graphic result displays.
Sensor fusion allows different types of sensors to be installed in your CURTAIN or CUBE system to support different types of measurements, even running simultaneously. See Sensor Fusion page.
“The Marveloc-CURTAIN multi-head solution combines our three unique selling propositions,” says Noël Deferm, CEO of Hammer-IMS. “It contains non-radioactive M-Ray technology, measuring material up to 30 centimeters thick, using multiple traveling sensor heads for maximum material coverage.”
As an option, Hammer-IMS offers measuring solutions ready for use in potentially explosive environments (ATEX). When designing M-Ray measuring machines for this purpose, our engineers take into account a range of specific aspects:
Hammer-IMS has experience with delivering machines for ATEX environments. The picture shows the air supply of an overpressure system that is part of the countermeasures implemented for safe use in potentially explosive environments.
Also important is the use of ATEX-approved electric servo and stepper motors. For this purpose, Hammer-IMS uses specific motors of Schneider Electric.
