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Metal Ore Extraction and Refining

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Metal processing industries worldwide use LAND’s advanced, innovative measurement solutions with confidence. During the furnace stages of refining, our integrated thermal imaging system provides the essential information to observe furnace condition and maintain consistent product purity. 

Furnaces are used to heat and melt metal ore concentrates along with powdered collectors, fluxes and other reagents.  Fluid slag and metallic layers are created and then separated, producing a molten metal product ready for refining.  This process is called smelting.

Smelting furnaces can reach temperatures up to 2000°C.  Maintaining consistent and specific temperatures during smelting is important for on-site safety, product quality and equipment management. 

With many years of experience in providing non-contact temperature measurement solutions to metal processing industries, LAND’s thermal imaging and non-contact pyrometer solutions are ideal for critical applications in speciality metal production.
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