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  • CAL - Coiler Welder
    Coil Welder

    As the coils are welded together to form continuous steel strips, the SPOT R100 FO fibre-optic thermometer provides a temperature measurement solution to ensure weld quality and prevent line breakages.

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  • CAL - Hot Bridle
    Hot Bridle

    Edge to edge temperature measurement verifies overall temperature uniformity at this position. This is accurately monitored with the Landscan LSP-HD scanner.

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  • CAL - Overaging
    Overaging

    The LSP-HD 21 linescanner provides non-contact edge to edge temperature monitoring at this location.

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  • CAL - Rapid Cooling
    Rapid Cooling

    The LSP-HD 21 linescanner provides non-contact edge to edge temperature monitoring at the exit of the rapid (jet) cooling section.

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  • CAL - Soaking
    Soaking

    The SPOT+ M160 fibre-optic thermometer monitors the steel for temperature variations.

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  • CGL - Galvanneal Exit
    Galvanneal Exit

    Once the strip leaves the zinc bath, it is subjected to in-line heat treatment to alloy the coating into the steel substrate. AMETEK Land’s SPOT+ GS is designed for measurement of this process.

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  • CGL - Top Roll
    Top Roll

    The LSP-HD 61 monitors temperature across the entire width of the strip at this location.

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  • Cold Rolling - Cold Reducing Mill
    Cold Reducing Mill

    Monitoring the temperature ensures consistent product quality throughout the cold rolling process. AMETEK Land recommends the non-contact SPOT M210 thermometer for this application.

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  • Cold Rolling - Sendzimir Mill (Z Mill)
    Sendzimir Mill (Z Mill)

    Product quality and low scrap rates are supported during this high-pressure rolling process by accurate non-contact temperature measurements. We provide the infrared SPOT M210 thermometer, suitable for a wide temperature range, for this application.

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  • Hot Rolling - Blooming / Beam Mill
    Blooming / Beam Mill

    This stage sees the steel slab rolled to form an intermediate product. Accurate temperature monitoring is essential for product quality and to protect the process. Solutions: SPOT R100 and LSP-HD 10.

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  • Hot Rolling - Caster Straightener Exit
    Caster Straightener Exit

    The cast strand is straightened before being cut. Measurements of the steel temperature at this point prevent loss of containment and ensure thermal uniformity from edge- to -edge. Solutions: SPOT R100 and LSP-HD 11.

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  • Hot Rolling - Coil Box
    Coil Box

    The steel enters the coil box, resides to thermally equalize before being uncoiled to transfer to the finishing mill. Solution: SPOT M100.

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  • Hot Rolling - Combination Mill
    Combination Mill

    Used for producing a variety of strips and lighter steel plates, combination mills require accurate temperature monitoring to enable quality and process control. Solutions: SPOT R100 and LSP-HD 10.

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  • Hot Rolling - Continuous Caster Spray Chamber
    Continuous Caster Spray Chamber

    The spray chamber cools the steel as it is cast. The environment here is extremely hostile, with high temperatures, high-pressure water sprays and steam. Solution: the dedicated Spray Chamber Probe.

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  • Hot Rolling - Equalising Furnace
    Equalising Furnace

    The equalising furnace receives a newly cut slab and maintains the temperature until ready for hot rolling accurate temperature monitoring. Ensures temperature compliance and uniformity for the following rolling process. Solution: SPOT+ M100 or SPOT+ M160.

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  • Hot Rolling - Plate Mill / Reversing Mill
    Plate Mill / Reversing Mill

    Accurate temperature measurements are essential to ensure the steel maintains its uniform temperature and associated metallurgical properties.

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  • Hot Rolling - Reheat Furnace
    Reheat Furnace

    The reheat furnace heats cold billets, blooms or slabs of steel to the correct temperature for rolling, which requires careful thermal control. Solutions: MWIR-B-640,NIR-B or SPOT.

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  • Hot Rolling - Roughing Mill
    Roughing Mill

    The mill rolls take an initial thickness reduction in preparation for the finishing stands, Steel temperature must be monitored to meet parameters and prevent roll damage. Solutions: SPOT R100 or LSP-HD 10.

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  • Hot Rolling - Scalebreaker
    Scalebreaker

    The steel thickness is reduced to break up remaining scale, allowing the first opportunity of monitoring the temperature of the scale-free metal surface. Solutions: SPOT R100, LSP-HD 10.

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  • Hot Rolling - Steel Foundry
    Steel Foundry

    Molten steel is poured into moulds for casting at the foundry stage. The quality of the cast steel depends on the temperature, so precise measurements are needed. Solution: SPOT+ MM or Cyclops 055L

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  • Iron to Steel - Basic Oxygen Furnace
    BOF - Basic Oxygen Furnace

    A vital stage in producing low-carbon molten steel, the Basic Oxygen Furnace produces slag as a waste product. Our Slag Detection System monitors the onset of slag carryover towards the end of the tap, maintaining steel quality and preventing equipment damage.

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  • Iron to Steel - Blast Main and Tuyere
    Blast Main and Tuyere

    Monitoring the air temperature as it is fired into the furnace supports the efficiency of the blast furnace. We recommend the SPOT fibre-optic range for this measurement.

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  • Iron to Steel - Coke Conveyor
    Coke Conveyor

    Any hot spots in the coke after quenching could lead to belt damage or a fire. The HotSpotIR is our dedicated monitoring solution for early detection of fire risks.

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  • Iron to Steel - Coke Oven
    Coke Oven

    A comprehensive temperature profile of the oven allows more efficient operation and improves coke output. Our solutions are the hand-held Cyclops 100L and SPOT fibre-optic thermometer range.

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  • Iron to Steel - DRI Transport
    DRI Transport

    Direct reduced iron (DRI) is pyrophoric - rogue hot pellets can burn holes in belts or cause a belt fire. AMETEK Land offers the HotSpotIR for this application.

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  • Iron to Steel - Electric Arc Furnace - Tap
    Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) - Tap

    The Electric Arc Furnace produces slag as a waste product. The SDS - Slag Detection System monitors the onset of slag carryover towards the end of the tap, maintaining steel quality and preventing equipment damage.

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  • Iron to Steel - Flare Stack Monitoring System
    Flare Stack

    Thermal imaging of the flame ensures proper combustion is taking place, even if the flare itself is not visible. We recommend the LWIR-640 flare stack monitoring as the ideal solution for this application.

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  • Iron to Steel - Hot Blast Stove
    Hot Blast Stove

    The stove stores hot exhaust gases that are then used to preheat the air that feeds the blast furnace. Accurate and rapid temperature monitoring of the refractory materials in the checkerwork and dome prevent refractory damage and aid precise reversals. The SPOT+ R100 Fiberoptic based Stove Dome System is recommended.

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  • Iron to Steel - Ladle
    Ladle

    Ladles transport the molten metal but the refractory linings deteriorate over time which can lead to potential breakouts. The LWIR-640 and FTI-E-based Ladle Refractory Monitoring System can detect refractory damage at an early stage.

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  • Iron to Steel - SDS
    SDS

    AMETEK Land offers a dedicated SDS slag detection system to minimise the amount of slag carried over from the furnace. Early detection supports improved efficiency.

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  • Iron to Steel - Sinter
    Sinter

    When iron ore deposits in the form of sinter are used for steel production, it is essential to monitor for homogenous sintering throughout the cake. The LWIR-640 thermal imager is our recommended solution.

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  • Iron to Steel - Stack Emissions
    Stack Emissions

    Combustion processes in steel production produce emissions which must be monitored. We offer the Model 4500 MkIII, Model 4400 and Model 4650, depending on process needs.

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  • Iron to Steel - Tapping
    Tapping

    Accurate temperature measurements during tapping of molten iron or steel ensure that the quality is consistent, and provides data for process efficiency. Our recommendations are the Cyclops 055L Meltmaster or NIR.

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  • Iron to Steel - Torpedo Car
    Torpedo Car

    The refractory lining of these shaped ladles needs to be monitored for deterioration over time. The LSP-HD 60 linescanner in a Ladle Safety System is our recommended solution.

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  • Rod Mill - Down Coiler Laying Head
    Down Coiler Laying Head

    Measuring steel temperature prior to coiling provides an essential quality control measurement. AMETEK Land recommends the SPOT+ R100 ratio thermometer for this application.

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  • Rod Mill - Stands
    Stands

    Temperature data obtained at the stands allows rolling parameters to be set correctly, and also monitors the properties of the steel. The SPOT R100 ratio thermometer is ideal for this application.

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  • Rod Mill - Stelmor Coiler Runout
    Stelmor Coiler Runout

    The Stelmor process cools the wire rod to ensure uniform mechanical properties throughout the coil. The SPOT+ R100 ratio thermometer is our recommended solution to supply the required temperature measurement.

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