The product is speared at each end or located by a suitable mounting device tailored to the specific product. Parameters for each batch under test, which are entered into the software by the operator, include: sample ID name and date. The product is then automatically weighed and an eye-safe laser device is used to scan vertically to measure the contours of the product at selectable intervals whilst it rotates.
Each interval consists of 400 data points providing a detailed profile of the product. This assessment can be done rapidly, the results being obtained in a period ranging from a few seconds to a few minutes depending upon the chosen interval (0.05mm to 50mm) and the preferred precision. Temperature of the testing chamber can be measured automatically.
A full guide is available in Help File format to assist in setting up and performing tests, explaining the calculations and advising on optimum test settings to suit your product.
Due to the samples being scanned by the laser in a linear manner the mounted sample can be analysed in ‘slices’. This means that every measurement step increment (chosen between 0.05 and 50mm) possesses data and statistics of its own such as circumference, average radius and minimal enclosing circle. This provides more detailed dimensional analysis than any other similar measuring instrument.
An instrument of this nature is a long-term investment. You’ll therefore want to make sure that its application is as universal as possible. Whilst your initial application requirements might be obvious you’ll want to make sure that your instrument can be applied to as wide a range of products as possible. Make sure you get the most value-added, feature rich instrument for your money to take your laboratory needs well into the future!

Sample Dimensions: VSP600 (VSP300)

• Max diameter: 380mm (190mm)
• Max height: 600mm (300mm)
• Max sample weight: 10kg (10kg)
Movement and Measurement:

• Variable scanning resolution
• Min. test time (200mm high product): 28 sec
• Rotational speed options: 0.5 / 1.0 / 1.5rps
• Data acquisition: 400 points per revolution
• Vertical step size options: 0.5mm – 50m
• Measurement resolution: ±5g
Dimensions: VSP600 (VSP300)

• Instrument weight 43kg (23kg)
• Overall height 873mm (573mm)
• Overall width 700mm (536mm)
• Overall depth 607mm (398mm)