Glossar

Concentricity refers to the uniform and continuous motion of a conveyed item or a mechanical system during an automated transport or measurement process. Stable concentricity is essential for reproducible measurement results and trouble-free system operation.

In dimensioning and DWS systems, concentricity significantly influences measurement accuracy. Unsteady conveyor movements, vibrations, or tilted packages can lead to measurement deviations, faulty scans, or process interruptions. Precisely calibrated conveyor technology therefore ensures a smooth material flow and reliable capture of dimensions, weight, and identification data.

Practical example:
An automatic weight-sorting (DWS) system can only measure packages with the highest accuracy if they are transported evenly and without vibrations along the conveyor line.

See also: Conveyor technology, DWS, In-motion measurement, Material flow, Measurement accuracy, Process automation, Process reliability, Sensor technology