Extrusion International 2-2023

38 Extrusion International 2/2023 MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY WPC Deck Boards Perfectly in Shape ProfilControl 7 DX WoodPlasticComposites provides 100% dimension measurement of WPC deck boards A leading US manufacturer of sustainable decking products made of wood-plastic composites (WPC) uses measuring technology made in Germany for its quality control. The PIXARGUS inline system, ProfilControl 7 DX WoodPlasticComposites, ensures 100% inspection of the entire board profile in a continuous, inline process. As a premiere, the system inspects even highly critical features, such as the grooved edges of the boards, with the highest accuracy – and with minimum handling effort, from quick commissioning and set-up through to automated switch-over from one product variant to another. L ooking for decking that leaves nothing to be desired? Decking that is designed to last, be resis- tant to fading, has a natural look, and is safe for children and pets, as it resists splintering and is non- slippery? You can get all this from composite decking. Wood-plastic composite decks are the sustain - able alternative to traditional wood decks made from exotic hardwoods. Thoroughquality inspection is also essential for these innovative WPC products. A new inline inspection system from PIXARGUS – ProfilCon- trol 7 DX WoodPlas - ticComposites – is now available to ensure that all of the deck boards leaving a manufacturing line are of perfect shape. The system is of compact design and based on PIXARGUS’ proven and success - ful PC7 inspection technology. One such system is now successfully in use at a leading decking and clad- ding boards manufacturer in the USA. OPC-UA interface is the pathway to fully automatic manufacturing This renowned US deck board producer has recently made great strides in automating its produc- tion processes. In 2022, all process steps, machines and equipment were networked and linked with the higher-level control systems. Resistant to fading, designed to last, easy to maintain, and safe: The new ProfilControl 7 DX WPC inline measurement system from PIXARGUS ensures that decking and cladding made of wood-plastic composites are of perfect shape ProfilControl 7 DX WPC from PIXARGUS ensures 100% inspection of the entire board profile in a continuous, inline process. As a premiere, the system inspects even critical features, such as the grooved edges of the boards, with high accuracy