Air Gauging A New Approach
AIR GAUGING
Bowers Air1 (Single Channel) Air2 (Twin Channel)
Air Gauging is a fast, user friendly method of providing high precision results in even the most challenging of shop-floor environments. Using air flow volumes and pressures to measure parts, Air Gauging is a reliable, repeatable technology well suited for applications that demand sub-micron precision tolerancing. Air Gauging technology is flexible; enabling measurement of not only dimensions, but geometric and relational characteristics, such as squareness, parallelism, ovality, taper and straightness. The working range of our standard air gauge tooling is 0.08mm. Working range can be extended by the addition of a third master. For optimum accuracy, Bowers produce the Setting Masters at the Upper and Lower product limits.
Bowers Air1/2 Features*
The user friendly modern design of the Bowers Air1/2 Gauge has a touch screen for ease of use and readability For improved accuracy the Bowers Air1/2 benefits from two or three points of calibration, the minimum, the maximum and the mid: this offers greater linearity. Air gauging on the shop floor is a simple yet robust method of measurement that offers a myriad of measurement capability but with the smallest of footprint in a busy crowded factory floor. With no moving parts the toughened glass touch screen requires no special maintenance making this device suitable for harsh working environments. It does have a number of connectivity options, all designed to make the measuring process more user friendly. • Simplicity with USB connectors for laptops and keyboards • Data output from this device is exceptionally straightforward • Fast reaction time of measurement, reduces the cycle times on machines • QR Code Configuration (contact us for recommended QR reader model) • Foot pedal for preset-clear-part characteristic-hold-data transfer Configuration is always important. By using the Bowers Air1/2 you can set up the defined working parameters with speed, accuracy and ease by using nothing more complicated than a QR code, which is pre-loaded with the correct measurements and tolerances. The QR scanner plugs straight into the device and does not require any external hardware other than the QR code scanner.
• TFT colour touch screen display 4,3’’, resolution 480x272 • Static or dynamic measurements (Max, Min, Max-Min, Average, Median) • Analogue or digital display • 1 or 2 measurement configurations (2 characteristics) • Possibility to automatically select the characteristic by using the air gauge or by touching the screen • Relative or absolute display • Display resolution (up to 0.1μm) • Metric (mm or μm) or Imperial (Inches) measurement or DMS • Classification/Grading: Up to 16 classes with colour representation • RS232 port for communication with a PC • USB port for communication and/or power supply • USB Stick for data saving on a CSV file • Optional connection of M-Bus modules • Measurement transfer by pressing a key, footswitch input or retro- command on the RS232 port • Operating temperature: +15°C to +30°C • Power supply from 85 to 265 VAC by using the supplied main transformer (or by connecting it directly on your PC USB port, or through the 24 VDC screw terminal • Relative humidity : maximum 80% • Dimensions : width 130 mm, height 111 mm, depth 105 mm • Mass : 600 grams (700g with the power supply) • Working parameters set by QR Code Scanner • No additional hardware required other than QR scanner • Footpedal to make measurements quicker and easier • ECO Mode Compatible with energy saving, Air Bypass Filtration Kit
Please contact your local Bowers representative to discuss your application in greater detail or arrange a product demonstration.
Different organisations may prefer differing methods of air gauging, Bowers Group offers air gauging with a multi-function touchscreen Air Gauge Display, the Bowers Air1/2, As well as the multi function multi channel Air3. The Air3 is expandable, handling up to 99 connected devices.
Bowers Air1 Single Channel
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Bowers Air2 Twin Channel
* Based on firmware 1.2 or later
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