EVK ABAS ThinLine
EVK ABAS ThinLine (TL) is an inductive metal scanner for the use in sensor-based sorting machines for detection of metals. The sensor can be mounted under a conveyor belt and delivers spatially resolved information of conductive material in the material flow. The metal scanner produces binary information that drives a corresponding I/O module and subsequently ejection units. In combination with the EVK proprietary I/O system, EVK ABAS TL offers a complete solution to machine builders for detection and sorting of metal particles.
Smart
Metal Sensor
The EVK ABAS TL inductive metal sensor provides spatially resolved information about ferrous and non-ferrous metal particles in a bulk material stream. The metal scanner is mounted under a conveyor belt and operates in real time, fully automated and was developed specifically for industrial applications. Especially in areas of sensor-based sorting and inspection, the sensor is thus used to visualize and detect the electrical conductivity properties of materials and transmit precise sorting commands.
Value Statements
Spatially Resolved Information
The intelligent line scanner provides spatially resolved information about the position of the object in the line and passes on precise information to the ejection unit.
Rugged, Lightweight Design
A special feature of the EVK ABAS TL is its lightweight, handy design. It was specially developed for use in harsh environments. Low maintenance is required for the sensor, as it has no moving parts.
Diverse Working Dimensions
The metal sensor supports commonly used working dimensions and is available for working widths from 600 mm to 3000 mm.
Easy Integration
The inductive sensor supports the standard GigE Vision and GenICam interfaces for fast integration into existing systems and is mounted directly under a conveyor belt.
Real-Time Actuation of Ejection Units
The EVK proprietary I/O module can be used to directly control ejector units. The metal sensor can thus be easily and quickly integrated into sorting applications.
Sensitivity Characterization
The sensitivity of a metal scanner defines the required size of a metal particle to generate an output signal. Note that the distance between the metal object and the sensor influences the sensitivity of the sensors.
The following result from a 6 mm distance between target and sensor surface:
Material
Diameter
Thickness
Copper [2 .0060]
4 mm
0,5 mm
Aluminium [Al99,5]
4 mm
0,5 mm
Stainless Steel [1 .4301]
5 mm
0,5 mm
Steel [S235JR]
6 mm
0,5 mm
Use Cases
The inductive metal sensor EVK ABAS TL is used for the recovery of metal in automotive scrap, in the removal and recovery of metals in polymer, or glass sorting, as well as in the recycling of construction and demolition waste. Metallic foreign bodies can also be detected for example in wood.
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Overview Working Widths
The metal sensor supports commonly used working dimensions and is available for working widths from 600 mm to 3000 mm.
Product
Working Width
Order Number
EVK ABAS TL 600
600 mm
AGX-19079
EVK ABAS TL 1000
1000 mm
AGX-19090
EVK ABAS TL 1200
1200 mm
AGX-19125
EVK ABAS TL 1600
1600 mm
AGX-19114
EVK ABAS TL 1800
1800 mm
AGX-21003
EVK ABAS TL 2000
2000 mm
AGX-20009
EVK ABAS TL 2400
2400 mm
AGX-21004
EVK ABAS TL 3000
3000 mm
AGX-20010
Typical combinations
of our applications
EVK combines data from different sensors e.g. metal sensors with EVK HELIOS hyperspectral or color cameras. The key data extracted from the results serve as a basis for further process-relevant decisions. Materials can be classified based on their color, shape, size, chemical composition, and conductivity, and, if desired, sorted or ejected in real-time.