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Pipe Opacity Tester

Pipe Opacity Tester – ToronPOT™-Series
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Plastic & PVC Pipe Testing Equipment

ISO 7686

Pipe Opacity Tester – ToronPOT™-Series is designed to precisely measure the opacity of pipes and fittings. It is a dependable solution for pipe manufacturers, research facilities, and quality inspection centers.

ToronPOT™-Series features a high-performance light source, luminous flux collection system, automated specimen loading and unloading, motorized positioning, stable sample support, intuitive touchscreen interface, and a built-in micro-printer for easy data output.

  • Plastic Pipe Manufacturers & Extrusion Plants - Utilized for opacity testing of PE, PVC, and PP pipes during production and batch quality control to ensure compliance with ISO 7686.

  • Research & Testing Laboratories - Applied in material studies to evaluate the influence of pigments, additives, and stabilizers on pipe opacity and long-term performance.

  • Water Supply & Irrigation Industry - Ensures pipes meet opacity standards to protect against UV degradation, maintaining durability in potable water and irrigation systems.

  • Gas Distribution & Energy Industry - Supports quality verification of plastic gas pipes by confirming opacity levels that safeguard against light penetration and material weakening.

  • Construction & Infrastructure Projects - Used in acceptance testing of piping systems for drainage, sewage, and municipal applications where opacity is a regulatory requirement.

  • Certification & Standards Agencies - Provides independent, standardized testing in accordance with ISO 7686 for product certification and compliance audits.

  • Pipeline Maintenance & Failure Analysis - Assists in forensic evaluation of in-service pipes by measuring opacity variations linked to weathering or manufacturing defects.

  • Universities & Technical Institutes - Serves as a training instrument for teaching international standards, opacity measurement techniques, and material characterization.

Pipe Opacity Tester – ToronPOT™-Series Features

  1. Tests up to four specimens simultaneously.
  2. Features an industrial-grade touchscreen with strong anti-interference capability, offering a simple and user-friendly interface.
  3. Equipped with a high-precision light collector and a minimum 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion system for accurate light flux acquisition.
  4. Supports automatic identification, positioning, tracking, and movement of four samples across 12 measurement points, enabling fully automated testing.
  5. Includes built-in functions for automatic analysis, data recording, storage, and real-time display.
  6. Engineered with a well-structured design that ensures stable performance, high efficiency, energy conservation, easy operation, and straightforward maintenance.

ModelSpecifications
ToronPOT-40
Pipe Opacity Tester		1. Diameter range: Φ16-Φ40mm;
2. Touch screen controller;
3. Wave length: 545nm±5nm;
4. Number of test stations: 3 test specimens
ToronPOT-200
Pipe Opacity Tester		1. Diameter range: Φ16-Φ200mm;
2. Touch screen controller;
3. Wave length: 545nm±5nm;
4. Number of test stations: 1 test specimen

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