Thickness measuring instrument FilmPro™

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Overview
The FilmPro gauge measures thickness and basis-weight by infrared transmission for films, sheets and coated products. FilmPro is designed to deliver repeatable, high-resolution process control measurements across variable production environments using a patented infrared optical system and precision components.

Features & Benefits

• Infrared transmission measurement using non‑ionizing radiation (non‑nuclear).
• Optical design optimized for precision thickness and basis‑weight measurement.
• Optional modular FSO (Fringe Suppression Optics) to reduce optical interference on thin, clear films.
• Measurement range from very thin films to thick sheets and coatings on film substrates.
• Multi‑layer discrimination for up to 6 components (simultaneous layer separation).
• Calibration and maintenance procedures suitable for industrial process lines.

Applications

• Cast film production
• Extruded sheet measurement
• Biaxially oriented films (BOPP/BOPA)
• Blown film lines
• Barrier layer and multilayer film structures
• Organic and water‑based coatings on film substrates
• Voided/pearlescent, microporous, battery separator and breathable films

Non‑Nuclear Technology
FilmPro uses infrared transmission rather than radioactive sources. This eliminates the need for radiation licenses, specialized shielding or interlocked safety gates and simplifies installation, maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Improved Optical Engine (FSO)
Thin, clear films can produce reflected light and optical interference that affect transmission accuracy. The optional FSO module and refined optical engine reduce sensitivity to optical interference, film thickness variation and scanner run‑out, improving measurement stability for challenging thin‑film applications.

Versatility
FilmPro measures clear, pigmented, voided/pearlescent and tinted products, including stripe coatings. It provides true thickness measurement for microporous, breathable or voided films and can derive density when combining basis‑weight and thickness data. Simultaneous measurement of barrier layers (e.g., Nylon, EVOH, PVDC) with polyolefin layers is supported.

Configure Your System
FilmPro integrates with Nordson scanning frames and typical compatible scanners such as AccuTrak O‑Frame, MiniTrak O‑Frame, MiniTrak S‑Frame and SlimTrak II to suit a range of web widths and process environments.

Characteristics / Technical specifications

• Product: FilmPro infrared transmission thickness and basis‑weight gauge
• Measurement principle: infrared transmission (non‑ionizing)
• Measured parameters: thickness and basis‑weight; density derivation possible
• Material range: thin films to thick sheet; clear, pigmented, voided/pearlescent, microporous, breathable and barrier films
• Multi‑layer discrimination: up to 6 components
• Optional: FSO (Fringe Suppression Optics) for thin/clear film measurement
• Environmental compensation: designed to handle lighting fluctuation, temperature and humidity changes, barometric drift, web flutter and scanner run‑out
• Calibration: straightforward industrial calibration procedures
• Typical compatible scanners: AccuTrak O‑Frame, MiniTrak O‑Frame, MiniTrak S‑Frame, SlimTrak II
• Applications: cast film, extruded sheet, biaxially oriented film, blown film, barrier layers, coatings, battery separator films