LInspector Measurement and Control System, Separator Film

Battery manufacturers are turning to increasingly sophisticated multilayer separator films to improve battery safety and extend operating life. Thermo Scientific LInspector Measurement and Control System for Separator Film addresses the need for reliable, in-line thickness and/or basis weight measurement. Combining exceptional sensor accuracy with extensive reporting capabilities, it allows manufacturers to control the properties of complex separator films, including those incorporating ceramics, to make safer, higher performance batteries.

LInspector Measurement and Control System for Separator Film builds on our reputation for gauging measurement excellence which extends back more than eight decades. Specifically designed for separator film thickness and/or basis weight measurement it incorporates a high-precision, high-resolution infrared, beta, or x-ray sensor. The beta sensor monitors separator film basis weight, while the infrared sensor measures basis weight or thickness directly and is the preferred option for many separator films; the x-ray sensor measures weight for the widest range of separator materials. Sensors are integrated within an intelligent, robust measurement frame that delivers the fast scan speeds, positional precision and reliability required for 24/7 operation with maximum uptime. Analytic capabilities include advanced dynamic mapping strategies for separator film thickness control in both wet and dry processes. Reporting options extend to the ability to generate roll, shift or production reports, 3D profile and zoom displays and SPC/QC control charts. Together these capabilities provide manufacturers with the information needed to minimize the risk of downstream processing issues while safeguarding battery quality.

• Dedicated application package for separator film basis weight and thickness control
• Available for both wet and dry separator film processes
• Small measurement spot size and high sampling rate for unmatched resolution
• Fast scan speeds for high surface area coverage
• Integrated mass balance mapping for superior Automatic Profile Control of separator films.

The LInspector Measurement and Control System for Separator Film consists of Thermo Scientific MKIII Scanner, LInspector Separator Film Application software package, and can be configured with Thermo Scientific PROSIS Thickness Sensor, Beta Plus Basis Weight or X-Ray Master Direct Thickness Measurement Sensors.

Available displays:

• Historical trend
• SPC/QC
• ContourView
• Slit roll summary
• Roll defect report

To optimize productivity and minimize downtime, LInspector Measurement and Control System for Separator Film can be supplied with Thermo Scientific Instrument Performance Management (IPM) Software through our Product Support Agreement. IPM is a cloud-based service platform that remotely monitors the health and status of the system. It securely archives and stores measurement and diagnostic data to allow users to identify critical operational issues and can automatically notify the Technical Support Team to ensure a rapid response. By providing extensive process analytics and data retrieval capabilities IPM software supports improved first-time fix rates and minimizes unplanned downtime.