Extrusion International 2-2026

22 Extrusion International 2/2026 MEASUREMENT AND INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY ProfilControl 7 PlastX – Pinpoint Measuring Technology for Plastics Extrusion Not more software than necessary, and as little hardware as possible: For the new inline system, Pro lControl 7 PlastX, PiXARGUS has tailored its successful Pro lControl technology speci cally to the requirements of typical applications in plastics processing. The result is a powerful inspection system for plastic pro les that combines best performance with outstanding cost ef ciency – features that make it the system of choice particularly in the window construction industry. The complete, all-round inspection process ensures reliable detection even of the smallest surface defects and geometrical deviations, making an important contribution to the reduction of scrap and process costs. PiXARGUS’ new inline inspection system, Pro lCon - trol 7 PlastX, has been designed according to the con - cept: less is more. The new design of the measuring head uses an elaborate mix of materials that requires less hardware and is equipped with pinpoint software, most powerful and highly effective, that incorporates PiXARGUS’ provenPro lControl 7 technology. “Wehave condensed the hardware and made the systemmore in- telligent,” Michael Frohn, sales manager of PiXARGUS, summarizes the new approach. The exibly scalable inspection system measures the dimensions of widths, distances, angles and radii, as well as combinations thereof, and detects even the smallest deviations from the target contour. At the same time, the surface inspection function gives aws such as scratches, bubbles, inclusions, etc. no chance to remain undetected. A dedicated software module has been included speci cally for the reliable detection of die grooves. Focused on the very essential: The modular sensor head design The new sensor head design dispenses with a housing and a hinged cover, allowing operators to monitor the inspection process at all times without having to open the sensor head separately. “This saves time and simpli- es handling,” says Sales Director Frohn. The open sensor plate with a prede ned hole pattern makes it possible to position the cameras in a highly exible way – using the drilled holes provided to opti - mally adjust the cameras for the speci c inspection task. The modular system can be exibly expanded from four to six (or more) cameras, depending on the complexity of the pro le to be inspected. For inspections with this open sensor head, PiXARGUS relies on a new illumination concept featur - ing enhanced LED lighting. High-performance LEDs produce a homogeneous illumination eld with maxi - Pinpoint measuring technology: PiXARGUS’ new inline inspection system, Pro lControl 7 PlastX, has been designed according to the concept: less is more. The new sensor head design uses less hardware, and the pinpoint software incorporates powerful Pro lControl 7 technology. As a Two-In-One system, it inspects the surface and geometry of plastic pro les in a single sensor, saving considerable costs as a result