In rolling mills with limited facility length a coil box can allow a rolling mill to be designed which occupies a shorter area than a traditional rolling mill. Monitoring is important to maintain consistent rolling and finishing temperatures.
By coiling the steel band not only requires less plant space, it also makes it easier to equalise the temperature throughout the coil. Accurate non-contact temperature measurements verify that correct temperatures are maintained for successful transfer to the finishing mill.
The short wavelength thermometer measurements help to ensure consistent rolling and finishing temperatures. This helps control product quality and consistency across the process.