MicroEpsilon colorCONTROL ACS7000 sensor head for curved surfaces

MicroEpsilon is introducing a sensor head for the colorCONTROL ACS7000 for performing in-line colour measurement on structured and curved surfaces with an extremely small measurement spot.

The sensor, with the designation ACS2-R45/0-28-1200(001), is designed as circular sensor and has a measurement spot of 3 x 2 mm. The small, oval measurement spot offers advantages primarily on structured surfaces that are difficult to detect with conventional colour sensors, such as wooden veneers, floor coverings and textiles. The continuous, homogeneous lighting allows measurements to be carried out regardless of the angular position of the target object. This makes the sensor head suitable for the quality control of curved objects. The curvature radius should be at least 20 mm.

The colour measurement system can be successfully applied in colour control systems for high-volume production in the automotive industry, as well as in plastics and textile production.