Unilux (Saddle Brook, NJ) has launched a new inspection strobe for the paper industry. The LED Beacon strobe is used to ‘freeze’ motion up to 15 feet (4.6M) away, making the smallest of defects clearly visible at full production speed. It replaces the xenon Beacon, the long-time inspection workhorse for paper manufacturing, by providing double the illumination area, a more consistent light pattern and more durable design that better withstands harsh conditions.
The LED Beacon is a versatile inspection strobe light ideal for evaluating dozens of functions in the paper manufacturing process to spot stock formation, rimming, wire wear and water re-entry, jet impingement, fabric contamination and dozens of other issues that can affect quality. Its splash and spray proof design prevents water and pulp from seeping into the unit.
The xenon light source used in the original Beacon strobe is extremely bright at the center, but drops off dramatically outside a small area. By using LEDs in place of xenon as a light source, the LED Beacon provides a larger and more uniform inspection area so operators can see a greater area of the formation and paper machine operation. LED technology also eliminates the need for bulb replacement and related downtime.
www.unilux.com, 201-712-1266