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News Release from: Aylesbury Automation | Subject: Euroscan System - Flexible Length Gauge
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 January 2008
Flexible length gauge checks part length
A flexible length gauge checks the overall length of components having a stable feed position, preferably with rotationally-symmetric geometry.
Aylesbury Automation (AA) has launched an addition to its standard component handling devices The Euroscan System - Flexible Length Gauge has been developed as a result of working with key customers to check the overall length of components having a stable feed position, preferably with rotationally-symmetric geometry
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 Jul 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Sales director for AA, David Kaye, said: "This is a fantastic new offering to the Aylesbury Automation productivity solutions range.
We know from working with customers how important getting it right first time is and until the introduction of this product there was no reliable system to do this available on the market, As UK manufacturers continue to compete in tough conditions the investment in this product can provide real tangible results, in terms of improved quality and efficiency gains".
At a glance the Euroscan System - Flexible Length Gauge offers the following.
* Greatest possible flexibility (Lengths of 3mm - 120mm).
* Special design - a maximum of 300mm in total length.
* High precision.
* Easy operation.
* Compact.
* High inspection speeds.
* Reliable and quick sorting of defective parts.
* Great value for money with the Aylesbury Automation full support package, including training and after sales service.
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