Nip Measurement

Nip Measurement is a cutting-edge tool designed for machine setup and measurement, aimed at ensuring uniform nip pressure and enhancing production yields. Achieving consistent nip pressure across the entire surface area of rolls is vital for producing a reliable product. This consistency helps maintain productivity, minimise machine downtime, reduce waste, and more. We offer three solutions: Fujifilm Prescale™ Film, I-Scan™, and NPAT™.

Nip Pressure Measurement Options

There is no “one-product-fits-all” approach, but depending on your application needs, we offer three solutions:

Fujifilm Prescale™ Film

Also known as nip impression paper or a Fuji impression, Prescale film is used to measure pressure between nip rolls and calender rolls.

  • Snapshot pressure measurements
  • Visual pattern of peak pressure
  • One-time use

I-Scan™

A powerful, versatile tool that accurately measures and analyses dynamic contact pressure between rolls.

  • Used to understand the full surface area of the nip
  • Over 200 sensors to choose from in different shapes and pressure ranges
  • Real-time display of pressure sensor data

NPAT™

The NPAT™ captures nip footprints and relative pressure distribution between nip rolls.

  • Used to measure pressure distribution, nip width, and cross width across rolls
  • Clear visual representation of rolls using static snapshots
  • Ideal for large nip roller areas

Main Features

  • Film is available in rolls and can be cut to size
  • 7 available pressure ranges up to 30,000+ psi
  • Peak pressure snapshot
  • Optional digital analysis software

Main Features

  • Ideal for engineering team analysis
  • Recording & playback of dynamic pressure images
  • Fast (100 Hz) sensor scanning
  • Supports high temp sensors

Main Features

  • Helps prevent equipment and product damage
  • Provides quantifiable and credible data
  • Easily maintained in-field
  • Allows for proper machine set-up, machine comparison, and preventative maintenance