APOS CureKT – NIR measurement curing degree short-cycle press

APOS CureKT determines the surface curing degree inline after the short cycle KT-press.

CureKT replaces sampling and acid testing.
CureKT allows to reduce pressing times and to increase plant capacity
CureKT determines the degree of hardening objectively, regardless of personal assessment.
Determination directly after the short cycle press on the board moving past. Values available to the second.
Non-destructive, optical process. No damaged boards and no loss. No personnel expenses.

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What is APOS CureKT?

APOS CureKT is a NIR-based online system for measuring the curing degree of a finished panel after coating in the KT-press. CureKT replaces sampling, acid tests and subjective assessments of the degree of curing. Interfaces to Wemhöner, Siempelkamp, Pagnoni, Qiangtong, March, Hapco, etc.

Why APOS CureKT?

All values are automatically saved with a time stamp. Clear traceability in the event of defects in downstream production. Increase in the pressing cycle possible. Increase the production volume without reducing quality.

System-as-a-Service

APOS CureKT can be purchased or is delivered as a system-as-a-service, i.e. the customer orders the system as a service, APOS delivers it turnkey, commissions it at the customer’s premises and the customer pays a monthly service fee. All-inclusive, i.e. no need to worry about adjustments, maintenance, defects, age-related component replacements. Make your choice.

Online measurement of curing degree, no more acid test necessary, no damage to the finished board, increase in production speed

PAST: Acid Test to determine curing degree

Background:

In production of floor or wall panels, the pressing (short cycle press) of (several) resin-impregnated papers is carried out on (wood-based) panels
Curing degree is routinely determined on a production line using a so-called acid test
The curing degree of the hardened resin determines the surface quality
The laboratory analysis time and material consuming
The laboratory analysis can be replaced by an online spectroscopic measurement

NOW: CureKT online measurement of curing degree

CureKT Sensor in production of MFB Board

Online measurement has many advantages:

Permanent online control of production process and ad-hoc reaction to changes – reduce mis production
Production speed can be increased – get closer to the max by online monitoring of quality
Time-consuming laboratory procedures are replaced by online measurements
- No chemicals
- Continuous monitoring
Product quality is improved
Material waste can be reduced
Based on following reference method: allow hydrochloric acid (4N HCl) to take effect on the cooled board for 25 minutes. Wipe off with water and assess the degree of shine of the surface.

Savings with APOS CureKT

Sample calculation for savings potential:

Savings potential of greater than EUR 200,000 per year possible
- If the laboratory analysis is not required and no material is destroyed, up to EUR 75,000 per year can be saved
  
  Reduced lab costs
  
  No sample boards destroyed/devalued
- Reduced customer complains and superior quality. Less complains can easily lead to >EUR 40,000 per year in savings
Increase in sales by increasing the number of presses per hour

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