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SENSORS: APPLICATIONS: FEATURES:
HMD SERIES
(Infrared Hot Metal Detectors)

Tracking
Positioning
Cut-to-Length
Pinhole Detection

Infrared
Measureable energy
Adjustable threshold
Adjustable sensitivity (gain)
AGC (Automatic Gain Control)
Long range accuracy
Double edge positioning
Measurement of emissivity

IS SERIES
(Infrared Scanners)

Loop Control
Measuring Position
Width Edges Positioning / Centering
Length / Speed Measurements

PM SERIES
(Infrared Multiple Wavelength Pyrometers)
Temperature Reading
Emissivity Reading
Loop Scanners
IS-3000-LS/IS-3000-LS-ABB
OB/CW SERIES
(Laser and Microwave Optical Barriers without Reflector)
Tracking
Positioning
Hot & Cold Detection
Through-Beam
No need for emitter or reflector to 65 meters Retro-reflective
Sensitivity Selection
LM/MW SERIES
(Laser & Microwave Meters)
Dimensional Reading
Distance Reading
Hot or Cold Target Positioning
Through Flames in Reheat Furnace
From ± 1mm Accuracy
High performance time of flight
High accuracy triangulation
Analog & Serial Outputs
Reading up to 500m
Target Tº up to 3000°C Multiple high frequency microwave for dusty environment level measurement of bulk and liquid metal
LSV SERIES
(Laser Velocimeters)
Optional Auto Focus on Drive Side Speed Measurement
Length Measurement
Mass Flow Calculation
0 to ±240 m/s
0.02% Accuracy / Reading
Standoff Distance up to 2 meter Positive/negative speed
SI SERIES
(Magnetic, Inductive and Capacitive Sensors)
Non-contact limit switching for mine shaft elevators, moving arms and rail-mounted vehicles Up to 8" field of detection
No power supply Long range accurate detection when magnet is above/below switch
CAPACITIVE & X-RAY GAGES Non-contact, short-range distance and thickness measurements and coating 5 microns absolute accuracy
VISION CAMERAS Non-contact process monitoring State-of-the-art wireless and focusable 'Smart' cameras
Pin Hole Detector Gage
Pin hole detection and monitoring along the width, length, and size
Recording of width and length
Weld Hole Detection System
Detection of Weld Holes


HMD - Hot Metal Detectors with AGC


Non-contact HMD 3000D

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Non-contact HMD 3000D

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Non-contact HMD 3000D
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IS-3000-HMD Scanning HMD
IS-3000-HMD Scanning HMD

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HMD-3000 Point and Optical Fiber HMD
HMD-3000 Point and Optical Fiber HMD

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Cold Bar Detection on Roller Table
Cold Bar Detection on Roller Table

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IS - INFRARED SCANNERS with AGC

Loop Control
Loop Control

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Edges Positioning, Centering and Width of Hot Product
Edges Positioning, Centering and Width of Hot Product


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Edges Positioning, Speed Measurement & Cut-to-Length
Edges Positioning, Speed Measurement & Cut-to-Length

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Edges Positioning & Centering - Cold Product and Weld Hole Detection

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PM - SPOT, FIBER OPTIC, & SCANNING PYROMETERS


Steel Air Purged Tubus for Pyrometer in Reheat Furnace
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Scanning Pyrometer Temperature Profile
Scanning Pyrometer Temperature Profile

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Hot Slab Plate Strip Rolling
Hot Slab Plate Strip Rolling

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OB - LASER OPTICAL MICROWAVE BARRIERS (CMD)

Microwave Barrier (Heavy Steam)

Retro-reflective Laser Barrier
Retro-reflective Laser Barrier

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Billet, Bloom & Slab Measurement in Reheat Furnace
Billet, Bloom & Slab Measurement in Reheat Furnace

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LM-3000 LASER METERS













Billet, Bloom and Slab Cut-to-Length

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Billet, Bloom and Slab Cut-to-Length

Slab Positioning and Length
Slab Positioning and Length

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Loop Control in a Pit
Loop Control in a Pit

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Width Measurement of Slab
Width Measurement of Slab

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LM-3000-LSV LASER DOPPLER VELOCIMETERS


Zero Speed Laser Doppler Speed and Cut-to-Length

Zero Speed Laser Doppler Speed and Cut-to-Length

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Laser Doppler: Speed and Mass Flow
Laser Doppler: Speed and Mass Flow


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MAGNETIC SWITCHES

Travel limits of cranes, rail car and elevator
Travel limits of cranes, rail car and elevator

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X-RAY GAGES

CAPACITIVE GAGES
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CAPACITIVE GAGES


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VISION CAMERAS

VISION CAMERAS
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