Glue detection is essential for many important applications. It can address many essential challenges, such as preventing vital safety information or pharmaceutical labels from peeling off. It’s imperative to utilize high-tech equipment that can verify the proper application of adhesive by detecting the placement, volume, or absence of adhesives. With the right glue detection sensor on your side, you can automate this key quality control step and ensure the adhesive has been properly applied by detecting the luminescent tracers within it to reduce product design flaws, decrease customer frustration, streamline production, and optimize project costs.
One of the most effective adhesive detection solutions is our UVX sensor. The UVX has a high sensitivity tolerance and a fast response time, making it an ideal glue detection sensor for high-speed automation applications. With its extreme accuracy and speed, the UVX sensor can improve productivity and shorten lead times by automating important verification tasks. Let’s take a closer look at one key application of the UVX sensor.
The UVX Series was designed with field-proven technology to deliver rapid and accurate results. When you need a luminescence detection solution that can confirm the manufacturing processes even more reliably than far more expensive options on the market, look no further than this equipment.
In one recent sample test, the UVX was used to detect luminescent adhesive on the plastic sleeve wrapping around a water bottle. A solution is put on the plastic sleeve of the bottle, melting the plastic slightly so that the two ends meld together. The UVX is ideal for verifying the application of this solution because it can detect a UV tracer in the solution, ensuring it was applied evenly and getting a good seal on the bottle.
Many adhesives have a UV tracer built in automatically. Other applications may require post-production mixing, but this UV tracer can be added to anything. That means the UVX sensor has a very broad use case, making it perfect for various applications. Let’s dive deeper into these applications.
Timber: Lumber can be marked with glue products to note important information. Recently, EMX Industries worked with a lumber producer who was in need of verifying the presence or absence of glue as lumber moved along the production line. This glue was a polyurethane adhesive with a UV luminescent tracer. The UVX sensor was an ideal solution for detecting the adhesive’s presence. For more information about this application, explore our case study here.
Pharmaceuticals: Another key application of the UVX sensor is used in the pharmaceutical industry. A glue detection sensor can ensure that labels are properly applied to medicine bottles and other pharmaceuticals in order to meet necessary industry standards, as well as properly provide users with important dosage information.
Manufacturing Equipment: High-speed, reliable adhesive detection is imperative for various equipment to either close or properly label equipment. The UVX sensor is an efficient and high-precision solution that can easily detect glue.
EMX’s UVX Luminescence Sensors lead the industry in glue detection sensors with materials that contain a luminescent tracer. The UVX Sensor emits a small beam of UV light, causing the luminescent material to glow. Next, the sensor detects the value on a simple-to-read numerical display so you can measure the intensity and not only ensure that luminescent materials are present but also confirm that the levels match your precise requirements. With this, you can verify that the adhesive appears where it should and at the proper threshold to confirm the quality of your products and avoid costly or time-consuming mistakes down the road.
There are several models in the UVX series so you can find your ideal match.
The UVX-100 and UVX-300 are the perfect solution for more simple measurements of the fluorescence of an adhesive. With a 0-50 display range, these models can provide you with streamlined measurements so you can verify the adhesive’s fluorescence on your product. The UVX-100 has a 20-100 mm operating range, while the UVX-300 has slightly higher sensitivity requirements with a range of up to 300 mm.
Looking for a more advanced glue detection solution? EMX also offers the UVX-300G, UVX-300G-C, and UVX-600G-C. These models have greater analytical capabilities, with greater sensitivity features and longer operating ranges of up to 350 or 600 mm. They can detect how much glue or adhesive is present and how much is released, and they can analyze harder-to-detect adhesives.
At EMX Industries, we are committed to helping you find the best glue detection sensors to fit your specific needs. We leverage the latest technology to ensure our sensors offer you the efficient and quality results you require. If there’s any uncertainty about which sensor will best fit your application, we offer complimentary sample testing so you can feel confident that we can help solve your toughest adhesive challenges.
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