Combination mills are generally used for producing a variety of steel strips and lighter steel plates and require accurate temperature measurements to ensure consistent steel quality and help to achieve optimum control of the rolling process.
As in standard rolling mills, temperature measurements are vital in ensuring a finished product with the desired parameters. The same problems of measuring a moving target in hot ambient conditions must be overcome.
Accurate temperature measurements support correct roll settings at the mill. This is particularly important in maintaining consistent product quality if there are any stoppages requiring the adjustment of any parameters. It also detects any cold spots that may damage the rolls.