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Furnaces International - Non-contact Temperature Monitoring

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Read our latest article in Furnaces International, where we discuss our portable non-contact pyrometer and how it can be used in liquid metal applications.

"The temperature of a metal at the point of casting can significantly affect the quality, strength and other properties of the resulting part or product. Temperature monitoring of the liquid metal, therefore plays an essential role in the production process.

However, achieving accurate and reliable measurement of the metal - one that is unaffected by the hot, dirty and smoky environment or by layers of oxide and slag forming on the surface of the metal - can prove challenging.

The traditional method for these measurements is to use thermocouples, typically dipping thermocouples that make contact with the liquid metal. Measuring the metal stream itself is not possible, so the reading is taken in the ladle or converter, at the point where the metal runs out into the mould or another vessel or ladle."

Read the full article on pages 58-65

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