{"id":17621,"date":"2026-06-29T17:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T15:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roder.it\/applications\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T02:52:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T00:52:13","slug":"applications","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/roder.it\/en\/applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ASTech <strong>optical speed meters and encoders<\/strong> solve a problem common to a great many production lines: measuring the <strong>speed and length<\/strong> of the material accurately, repeatably and without contact. In this section we bring together the <strong>applications and solutions<\/strong> by sector, with a practical, result-oriented approach. For the theoretical principles behind these solutions please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/tecnologie\/\">Technologies<\/a> section.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it is a hot rolling line, a paper converting operation, a woodworking line or an automation cell, the objective is always the same: to replace measuring wheels subject to wear and slippage with an optical measurement that remains stable over time. As a result, cut-to-length quality, metre counting and drive synchronisation all improve. <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light popmake-11245\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;min-height:250px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"213\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-14896 size-large\" alt=\"banner aiuto nella scelta dello strumento oppure della tecnologia\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_technical_support_choose_products-1024x213.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_technical_support_choose_products-1024x213.png 1024w, https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_technical_support_choose_products-300x63.png 300w, https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_technical_support_choose_products-768x160.png 768w, https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/banner_technical_support_choose_products.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#d3d6dc\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-a304f9a9 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-ti-fg-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(21.536px, 1.346rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.726), 35px);\"><strong>Would you like help choosing the right product ?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b507c051 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/en\/contacts\/\">Click here !<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solutions by sector<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have organised the applications by the main industrial sectors served by RODER. Each page brings together use cases, benefits and the most suitable ASTech product. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b251d530 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/siderurgia-e-metalli\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-appl_settori_metallurgia_siderurgia-web_image-300x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Steel and metals\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Steel and metals<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Speed and length of hot strip, cutting, slitting and drawing lines.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/siderurgia-e-metalli\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/carta-stampa-e-converting\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-appl_nastro_continuo_tappeti_continui-web_image-300x300-1.webp\" alt=\"Paper, printing and converting\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Paper, printing and converting<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Speed and length measurement of continuous webs and reeled products.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/carta-stampa-e-converting\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/legno-mobili-e-pavimenti\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-velocimetri_encoder_ottici_misure_senza-web_image-292x292-1.webp\" alt=\"Wood, furniture and flooring\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Wood, furniture and flooring<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Metre counting and length of panels, profiles and strips.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/legno-mobili-e-pavimenti\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/automazione-e-processo-industriale\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-vlm500_foto_prodotto_assonometria_vista-web_image-510x510-1.webp\" alt=\"Automation and process\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Automation and process<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Non-contact in-line measurement for process automation.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/automazione-e-processo-industriale\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose a RODER optical solution<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark\">\n<li>Non-contact measurement: no wear, no slippage, no downtime for maintenance<\/li>\n<li>High accuracy and repeatability that stays constant over time<\/li>\n<li>Suitable for hot, fragile, thin or fast-moving materials<\/li>\n<li>Simple integration via encoder, analogue and fieldbus outputs<\/li>\n<li>RODER technical support for model selection and installation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From measurement to process control<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reliable speed and length measurement is not an end in itself: it feeds <strong>cut-to-length<\/strong>, piece counting, synchronisation between rolls and drives, and production documentation. For example, on a cutting line a length error translates directly into scrap or complaints: reducing it means saving material and increasing yield. Moreover, because optical measurement has no parts in contact, it remains stable even after thousands of hours of operation.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many applications the optical speed meter directly replaces an existing measuring wheel, keeping the encoder output compatible with the PLC or counter already installed. For this reason the technology upgrade does not require the control architecture to be revised: the return on investment is rapid. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The right product for every application<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The solutions are based on two complementary families: the <a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm500\/\">VLM500<\/a>, for high speed and high precision, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm60\/\">VLM60<\/a>, a compact optical encoder and a replacement for measuring wheels. A complete overview is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/strumenti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/\">optical speed meters and encoders<\/a> page. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b251d530 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm500\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-vlm500_foto_prodotto_assonometria_vista-web_image-510x510-1.webp\" alt=\"VLM500 optical speed meters\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">VLM500 optical speed meters<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Speeds up to 50 m\/s, uncertainty &lt; 0.025 %, CCD spatial filter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm500\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm60\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm60-vlm60_foto_prodotto_vista_anteriore-web_image-480x480-1.webp\" alt=\"VLM60 optical encoder\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">VLM60 optical encoder<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">A replacement for measuring wheels, measurement down to 0 m\/s, correlation method.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/velocimetri-ottici-serie-vlm60\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/strumenti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/astech-velocimetri_ottici_vlm500-velocimetri_encoder_ottici_misure_senza-web_image-292x292-1.webp\" alt=\"Optical encoder speed meters\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Optical encoder speed meters<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Overview of the family of non-contact optical speed meters and encoders.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/strumenti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/\">Discover<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How non-contact measurement works<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The principle is simple to explain but highly effective. The instrument projects LED light onto the surface of the moving material and analyses the light reflected by the micro-granularity of the surface. From this analysis it derives the <strong>instantaneous speed<\/strong> and, by integrating it over time, the <strong>length<\/strong>. Since there is no part in contact, there is no wear, slippage or deformation of the material. As a result the measurement stays accurate and repeatable for years, even on hot, thin, shiny or delicate products.    <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice this means being able to position the sensor above the strip, wire or panel, at a defined working distance, and immediately obtain a reliable speed signal and length count. Moreover, the same measurement can be used to synchronise several drives along the line, improving process stability. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return on investment and maintenance<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Measuring wheels entail recurring costs: replacement of coverings, recalibration, line stoppages for maintenance and scrap due to slippage. An optical solution, by contrast, drastically reduces these costs because it has no parts in contact. For this reason the return on investment is often rapid, especially on fast lines or with high-value materials where even a small length error generates costly scrap.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, integration is designed to be painless: the incremental encoder outputs replicate the signal of a measuring wheel, so in most cases it is enough to connect the new sensor to the existing counter or PLC. RODER technical support assists the customer in selecting the model, defining the working distance and commissioning. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which materials can be measured<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons for the success of optical speed meters is their <strong>versatility with respect to the material<\/strong>. Thanks to automatic adjustment of exposure time and brightness, measurement is possible on metal, paper and board, wood and wood-based products, plastic and film, textiles, rubber, ceramics and glass. In other words, the same technology covers very different sectors, simplifying the standardisation of instruments within the company.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Difficult surfaces too, such as shiny, dark or variable-contrast ones, are handled reliably. This makes the solution suitable for both raw and finished or painted products, with no need for any particular surface preparation. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-app-1\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">In which sectors are ASTech optical speed meters used ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">In steel and metals, paper, printing and converting, wood, furniture and flooring, and in process automation: wherever speed and length have to be measured without contact.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-app-2\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What advantage do they offer over measuring wheels ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">They eliminate slippage and wear, guaranteeing accuracy and repeatability that stay constant over time and removing the maintenance associated with parts in contact.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-app-3\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I replace a measuring wheel without modifying the plant ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. The incremental encoder output remains compatible with existing counters and PLCs, so replacement is quick and does not require the control system to be redesigned. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-app-4\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I choose between VLM500 and VLM60 ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The VLM500 is suited to high speed and high precision; the VLM60 to low speeds, starts\/stops and the direct replacement of measuring wheels. RODER support helps with the choice. <\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-app-5\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do optical speed meters work on hot materials ?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. With the dedicated protective and cooling housings, the measurement remains stable even on incandescent materials, such as on rolling lines. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ti-accent-color has-text-color\">Laboratory, quality and testing<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside the applications by sector there are the <strong>laboratory, quality and testing<\/strong> activities: force and torque measurements, dimensional inspections and documented tests for the quality system. The first area available concerns the control of cap tightening torque. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b251d530 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding-top:16px;padding-right:16px;padding-bottom:16px;padding-left:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/laboratorio-qualita-e-collaudo\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/shimpo-torsiometri_per_tappi_serie_tnc-versione_da_banco_con_esempio_di_misura_bottiglia-web_image-1200x1200-1.webp\" alt=\"Laboratory, quality and testing\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\">Laboratory, quality and testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Force and torque testing, quality control and testing: starting from cap torque control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/applicazioni-e-soluzioni\/laboratorio-qualita-e-collaudo\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Find out more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"prodotti-collegati\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-ti-accent-color has-text-color\">Related products<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RODER instruments for this application. 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3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/\">Optical speed meters and encoders<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">VLM speed meters for non-contact measurement of speed and length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/velocimetri-encoder-ottici\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Browse the catalogue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/stroboscopi-industriali\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/prodotti_stroboscopi.png\" alt=\"Industrial stroboscopes\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 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3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/spessimetri-ad-ultrasuoni\/\">Dakota ultrasonic thickness gauges<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">UT thickness gauges for corrosion and precision (ZX, CMX, MX, PMX, CMX10-DL series).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/spessimetri-ad-ultrasuoni\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Browse the catalogue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/torsiometri\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/cap_tt01_masterimage.png\" alt=\"Cap torque meters\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/torsiometri\/\">Cap torque meters<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Shimpo torque meters for the opening and closing torque of caps and closures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/torsiometri\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Browse the catalogue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-10ff9433 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#e0e0e0;border-width:1px;border-radius:8px;padding:16px\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/archimetri-digitali-serie-diacheck-ct\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/DIACHECK-ESTERNI.png\" alt=\"DIACHECK-CT digital arch gauges\" style=\"border-radius:6px;aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.385), 17px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/archimetri-digitali-serie-diacheck-ct\/\">DIACHECK-CT digital arch gauges<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">DIACHECK-CT arch gauges for measuring radii and diameters of curved products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/prodotti\/archimetri-digitali-serie-diacheck-ct\/\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Browse the catalogue<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ti-accent-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\">Contacts &amp; Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact for general information : <a href=\"mailto:info@roder.it\">info@roder.it<\/a><br\/><br\/>Machine Vision Division of RODER : <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rodervision.com\">www.rodervision.com<\/a><br\/>RODER Instruments Division : <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rodervision.com\">www.innovacheck.com<\/a><br\/>More about RODER : <a href=\"https:\/\/roder.it\/en\/contacts\/\">about us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The information contained in this website is provided for information purposes only. Although it has been prepared with the greatest care, it does not constitute a contractual offer or a binding commitment to supply. It may contain transcription, translation or typographical errors. For precise and up-to-date information, please contact our company directly.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Some images on this website have been intentionally generated using artificial intelligence (AI). 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