PBMS X-Ray Preform & Bottle Measuring System

The PBMS X-Ray Preform & Bottle Measuring System is designed for quality control systems in bottle manufacturing. It uses computerized tomography to capture highly detailed images of PET preforms and bottles, ensuring accuracy in measurements as fine as 5 micrometers.

Technical Specifications:

General:

• Power consumption: 3 kW
• Operating temperature: Actively controlled between +15°C to +25°C (59°F to 77°F)
• Humidity: Less than 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
• Maximum resolution: Approximately 5 µm/voxel for a 9 mm (0.35 inches) diameter sample at 11 mm (0.43 inches) from the output window (compatible with a temperature cell); 10 µm/voxel for an 18 mm (0.71 inches) diameter sample
• True resolution: Capable of resolving 5 µm line pairs in tomographic slices
• Maximum scan volume: Diameter 180 mm (7.09 inches), height 380 mm (14.96 inches)

Cabinet:

• Outer dimensions: 1325 mm x 890 mm x 1865 mm (52.17 in x 35.04 in x 73.43 in)
• Inner dimensions: 710 mm x 604 mm x 835 mm (27.95 in x 23.78 in x 32.87 in)
• Test chamber dimensions: 591 mm x 445 mm x 685 mm (23.27 in x 17.52 in x 26.97 in)
• Maximum height between rotation stage and cabinet ceiling: 685 mm (26.97 in), may vary depending on imager
• Maximum generator-detector distance: ~590 mm (23.23 in)
• Focal spot to imager distance: 620 mm (24.41 in)
• Safety: Self-shielded cabinet with external radiation leakage <0.5 µSv/h
• Access: Motorized sliding doors with large leaded windows; one through-port access for users
• Weight: 1020 kg (2249 lbs)

Mechanics:

• The system includes 3 precision granite-based linear motorized axes and 1 precision rotation stage:
  • Vertical travel: 275 mm (10.83 in)
  • Lateral travel: 195 mm (7.68 in)
  • Magnification adjustment: 480 mm (18.90 in)
  • Maximum load on rotation stage: 5 kg (11 lbs)
• Motorized axes details:
  • Axis 1: Lateral axis for sample stage (190 mm / 7.48 in)
  • Axis 2: Vertical axis for sample stage (270 mm / 10.63 in)
  • Axis 3: Zoom axis (466 mm / 18.35 in)

X-Ray Generator:

• Voltage range: 40 to 130 kV, up to 300 µA
• Maximum power: 39 W
• Minimum focal spot size: 5 µm (0.0002 in)