Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV) has been a long-proven method for accurately measuring the length and speed of products. But many applications involving the drawing of long, continuous wire pose measurement challenges. Drawn wire that cannot be well-guided, moves off-axis and out of the measurement range can be problematic for traditional LDV-based gauges trying to keep the laser on the product’s surface. These measurement issues can dramatically affect the ability to control product speed, achieve accurate cut-to-length requirements, and other critical functions during the wire drawing process. Moreover, unreliable measurements can be costly due to product give-away, waste from scrap, process downtime, and other conditions.

Nordson’s patented “Laser Speed Pro M” Series gauge solves these problems. It features a revolutionary LDV optical technique to provide highly reliable, highly accurate (up to 0.05%) speed measurements of small, bouncing, unguided drawn wire. Moreover, the “Laser Speed Pro M” series works at high line speeds for extremely responsive velocity measurements to control elongation from stand to stand and throughout the drawing line.

This technology is extremely valuable in applications involving roughing, intermediate, pre-finish and non-twisting mills, reducing and sizing mills (RSM) and stations, including wire laying heads. Manufacturers benefit by producing a higher quality wire while significantly reducing the possibility of line cobbles. This increases the lifetime of the mill guiding elements, including the wire loop shaper. Other production savings include a reduction in material waste, operational downtime, and frequent periodic maintenance.

For more information about the LaserSpeed Pro M Series gauge, visit www.ndc.com/betalasermike.

Nordson Measurement+Control Solutions

(formerly NDC Technologies)

8001 Technology Blvd.

Dayton, Ohio 45424 /USA

Contact person is Massimiliano Scaccabarozzi

Tel.: +39 3351059451

massimiliano.scaccabrozzi@nordson.com

www.nordson.com

About Nordson Measurement and Control Solutions

Nordson Measurement & Control Solutions (formerly NDC Technologies), a division of Nordson Corporation, designs, develops, and produces a wide range of process measurement and control instrumentation for a broad scope of manufacturing industries. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, Nordson M&CS has a manufacturing facility in Maldon, UK, and a Center of Excellence in Irwindale, California. The company also boasts direct sales and support facilities in France, Germany, Italy, India, China, and Japan as well as a network of sales and service distribution channels in more than 60 countries worldwide.

About Nordson

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) is one of the world’s leading producers of precision dispensing equipment that applies adhesives, sealants, coatings, and other materials to a broad range of consumer and industrial products during manufacturing operations. The company also manufactures equipment used in the testing and inspection of electronic components as well as technology-based systems for curing and surface treatment processes. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, Nordson has direct operations and sales support offices in more than 30 countries.