
BX1100
Braid Inspector and Pick Counter
The BX1100 is a braid inspector and pick counter you can rely on for dependable quality control. It measures braid density and picks per inch (PPI) for braided catheters, stents, cables, and other products, using custom lighting and digital imaging for real-time inspection. Results display on a monitor as enhanced, magnified images so you can confirm braid integrity and swiftly detect errors.
The BX1100 mounts inside a horizontal or vertical braider, automating the inspection process inline during production. For manufacturers who need spot checks rather than continuous monitoring, Taymer also offers the Tabletop BX1100 — a separate, standalone offline unit for fast, effortless inspections.
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Features
- The braid inspector is designed to measure braid density and count picks within a desired length
- High-resolution cameras and a custom-designed lighting system increase the accuracy of the braid inspection
- Digital images are captured and analyzed automatically by the software to give you results in real time
- Mounts inside a horizontal or vertical braider enclosure for continuous inline inspection during production
- It can be integrated with the braider to control production and improve your process
- The BX1100 has a small footprint, simple setup, and is easy for operators to handle

Reduced Surface Defects
With the BX1100, operators can see current surface images and the latest defect dimensions easily.
The real-time information flow, especially failure data, helps operators pinpoint braided imperfection causes quickly.
Identifying when and how a defect happens allows your technical staff to reduce the occurrence of surface defects and prevent customer complaints and rejects.
Quality Assurance
The braid inspector and pick counter captures images of your products and saves them for inclusion in your quality reports.
The user interface also makes it easy for engineering and production supervisors to examine a defect without needing to see the physical defect itself. Defect locations are recorded together with the image, allowing operators to find and eliminate defects before they reach customers or fail in the field.

Specifications
- Maximum speed: 328 ft/min | 100 m/min
- Maximum PPI: Up to 300 PPI — may vary based on application
- Minimum product diameter: 0.004″ or 0.1mm
- Minimum braid size: 0.0004″ or 0.01mm
- PLC integration: Integrates with most PLC models, including Siemens and Allen Bradley
- Shaft types:
- Transparent/multi-lumen/opaque tubes
- Polymers
- Rigid metal mandrel
- Braid types:
- Metal/polymer/fiber single wire
- Multi-wire bands
- Flat/ribbon-style wires
- Various braid patterns
- Mount:
- In horizontal braider
- In vertical braider
- In reel-to-reel system
- Lighting: LED
- LCD display: 22″
- Power:
- 110 VAC 50/60 Hz
- 220 VAC 50/60 Hz
- Capture system dimensions:
- (4″ x 4″ x 12″) to (6″ x 6″ x 15″)
- (102mm x 102mm x 205mm) to (153mm x 153mm x 381mm)
- Dimensions vary depending on application requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the BX1100 measure?
The BX1100 measures braid density and picks per inch (PPI) on braided catheters, stents, cables, and other braided products, using custom lighting and digital imaging for real-time results.
Is the BX1100 an inline or offline system?
The BX1100 is a dedicated inline system, built to mount inside a horizontal or vertical braider for continuous inspection during production. It’s a separate model from the offline Tabletop BX1100, which is a standalone unit for spot checks and is used after production. Read more about offline braid inspection.
What speed, PPI, and diameter range does the BX1100 support?
It supports speeds up to 328 feet per minute (100 meters per minute), up to 300 PPI, and product diameters down to 0.004″ (0.1mm), with a minimum braid size of 0.0004″ (0.01mm).
What braid and shaft types can the BX1100 inspect?
It inspects metal, polymer, and fiber single-wire braids, multi-wire bands, flat/ribbon-style wires, and various braid patterns, on shafts including transparent, multi-lumen, or opaque tubes, polymers, and rigid metal mandrels.

