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OFDA2000 - Diameter Measurement

Why OFDA2000?

Clean Snippet Mode

Also known as 70mm Glass Slide Mode.

 

Maximum accuracy and repeatability.  More fibres measured means statistically higher accuracy.

 

The best method for accurate, repeatable high speed diameter measurement.


Non-greasy samples are cut into 2mm long snippets with the guillotine before being distributed onto a 70mmx70mm glass slide with the Automatic Spreader.  This slide is the placed into the OFDA for measurement.

Results include:

  • Diameter distribution

  • Diameter Mean (micron)

  • Standard Deviation

  • Coefficient of Variation (CV)

  • Comfort Factor

  • Curvature

  • Plus more

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Fibreglass slide mode

Designed for use with greasy fibres in shearing sheds.

 

Measures up to 1000 mid side sheep samples per day.

 

Can be used with any fibres with minimal preparation required.

 

Fibreglass slide measurements give the same data as clean snippet mode plus staple length and diameter along the staple for information about how micron is changing throughout the year.

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Measurement Modes

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Benchtop

Sleek and Industrial, over 30 years of design history has culminated in our best selling OFDA model.

 

Ready to take center place in your laboratory.

Portable

A rugged design based around a Pelican case.  Made for use at different farms or sites. 

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Simple and fast setup and pack down.

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Configurations

FAST

Up to 20,000 fibres measured in 25 seconds

Automated Measurement

Eliminates operator bias of manual measurements

IWTO Test Method 47

Compatible with IWTO-47 for mean and distribution of wool diameter

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Same technology - more portable

The OFDA2000 has undergone a full mechanical redesign to make it more reliable and compact. This saves on shipping costs and makes the portable unit much easier to transport.

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The new  lightweight OFDA2000 portable is one third the  size of the old model.

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Product Spec Title
Product Specifications
Electrical Requirements
100-240 VAC, 50/60 H, 1000W@220V, 350W@110V
Physical Dimensions
X1C：389 × 389 × 457 mm³ Package size 480 × 480 × 535 mm³ Net weight 14.13kg,Gross weight 18kg X1C Combo：Package size 480 × 480 × 590 mm³ Gross weight(AMS included) 22.3 kg
Build Volume (W×D×H)
256 × 256 × 256 mm³*
Nozzle
0.4 mm Hardened Steel Included
Hotend
All-Metal
Max Hot End Temperature
300 ℃
Filament Diameter
1.75 mm
Supported Filament
PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PVA, PET Ideal for PA, PC, Carbon/ Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer
Build Plate Surface
Bambu Textured PEI Plate or Bambu Cool Plate (Pre-installed, Random, Both compatible with Micro Lidar)
Max Build Plate Temperature
110℃@220V, 120℃@110V
Max Speed of Tool Head
500 mm/s
Max Acceleration of Tool Head
20 m/s²

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, both modes, clean snippet and fibreglass slide, work with both configurations, benchtop and portable OFDA’s.

  • There are very few costs to running an OFDA.  Keeping the instrument clean and basic services are recommended, but there are no major consumables or running costs.

  • Yes, contact us for instructions to send up to 6 samples to us.  We will measure them using relevant instruments and methods and provide you with a free report on the results obtained with the OFDA technology.

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Compatibility

The OFDA2000 benchtop and portable share the same mechanical design and are both available to order with either the clean snippet or fibreglass slide mode, or both.

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Same instrument, different cases.

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