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Hawkeye Pinhole Detector

Dual Function Optical Density and Pinhole Detector Monitoring System

Key benefits

Detects pinholes and other defects

  • At full metallizer speed, detects, counts and categorizes pinholes and other defects from 0.1mm upwards
  • Counts and classifies holes in three sizes
  • Defects detected during production
  • Maximum web width of 4m. 

Measures Optical Density

  • An OD beam measuring up to 4.5 OD at 25mm pitch
  • Also used during the AlOx process for greater precision control.

Unique design

  • Developed by BOBST's renowned optical group in Lausanne
  • Modular, robust design which is easy to calibrate
  • Simple user interface
  • Sets the benchmark for in-process control bringing increases in speed and final product quality
  • Remote reporting ensures no interruptions to production.

Product specifications

Product specifications
Capability
Web width max 4'000 mm max 157.5 in
Speed 220 - 1'000 m/min 720 - 3'280 ft/min
Measurement range 0.0 to 4.5 OD (1) 0.0 to 4.5 OD (1)

(1) Pin-hole classification settable by customer

Main processed material

Film

Technologies / Quality control

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Integrated Solution to Protect AlOx Film During Conversion
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SelectMet®

Flexo Printing Technology in Vacuum
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DarkNight®

High Barrier Metallized Film
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AluBond®

Advancing in Adhesion, Surface Energy and Barrier
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BOBST iMA

A breakthrough in machine integrated process expertise
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