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Efficient Manufacturing - Accurate Temperature Measurement In a Forged Shop
Read our latest article in Efficient Manufacturing magazine where our SPOT pyrometers have enabled Sansera Engineering, part of the Sansera Group of companies, to accurately measure the temperature of its forgings to optimise quality, whilst reducing scrap and eliminating the risks in processes. Sansera Engineering Ltd is a leading exporter, manufacturer and supplier of steel forged and ...
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AMETEK Land - Furnaces International - Accurate Temperature Measurement
Richard Gagg, Industry Manager – Metals and Industrial Processing for AMETEK Land, looks at the importance of accurately measuring the temperature of stock as it progresses through steel reheat furnaces. Most steel plants rely on reheat furnaces to provide stock with a uniform and repeatable temperature to their rolling mills. The aim of the reheat furnace is to create a tightly ...
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Furnaces International - Accurate Temperature Measurement for the Forging Industry
Read our latest article in Furnaces International where Manfred Hayk, Global Infrared (IR) Product Manager, and Dr. Fiona Turner, Physics Section Manager, AMETEK Land discuss how accurate temperature measurement and process control in forging processes are essential for achieving high product quality and optimising tool life. Forging of metal semi-finished products has been an important ...
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Welcome to a new world of non-contact temperature measurement
The SPOT R100 thermometer uniquely combines five different operating modes, including ratio setting, two single wavelengths, a multi-mode setting and duo setting. Ratio setting mode was specifically designed for metal heat treatment applications that require high-accuracy temperature measurement as a vital component of overall process control and product quality The versatile SPOT R100 offers ...
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Forthcoming Webinar - Advances in Non-Contact Temperature Measurement in Metal Reheat Furnaces
Reheat furnaces bring cold metal to the correct temperature for rolling, extruding or forging. For optimum quality, and to reduce wastage, the temperature should be uniform throughout the product, which requires accurate temperature monitoring. In addition, temperature measurements are key to providing optimized heating trajectories for the metal, which results in significant energy savings, ...
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International Aluminium Journal - Practical Infrared Thermometry for Aluminium Hot Rolling Mills
Fiona Turner, Physics Section Manager at AMETEK Land, looks at how aluminium presents significant challenges for accurate infrared temperature measurement and how those challenges can be overcome with modern infrared technology. Aluminium presents significant challenges for those who need to measure its temperature by non-contact thermometry. The material has low emissivity which varies with ...
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AMETEK Land - Gasworld US - Temperature measurement, asset protection in hydrogen generation
Thomas Fortinberry, Industrial Gas Business Development Manager at AMETEK Land, looks on how improved access to data on process temperatures can optimise and extend operations. A need to enhance the inspection and diagnostics for creating hydrogen and other gases is driven by many factors, including an increasing focus on operator safety, reduction of downtime, improved cost efficiency, and ...
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Infrared Thermometers for Precision Outdoor Temperature Measurements
Three distinct, patented, systems make Everest Interscience’s infrared thermometers unique for taking accurate temperature measurements outdoors. These include the following: a SKY-SPY™ System (U. S. Patent No. 4,420,465), VARIO-ZOOOM™ Field-Variable-Focus System (U. S. Patent No. 7,355,178), and TTL/SLR Intra-Optical Light Sighting System (U. S. Patent No. 4,494,881). These ...
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Upcoming Webinar - 9th March - Fundamentals of Non-contact Temperature Measurement
Join us for our upcoming webinar 'Fundamentals of Non-contact Temperature Measurement' on 9 March 2017 (10 AM EST (7 AM PST) - Duration 1 hour), where we will introduce the fundamentals of non-contact temperature measurement. What industrial processes benefit from these kinds of measurement and why this technology can be advantageous? Many examples are discussed and comparisons with other ...
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New Webinar Now Available On-Demand - Fundamentals of Non-contact Temperature Measurement
View our webinar 'Fundamentals of Non-contact Temperature Measurement', where we will introduce the fundamentals of non-contact temperature measurement. What industrial processes benefit from these kinds of measurement and why this technology can be advantageous? Many examples are discussed and comparisons with other temperature measurement methods are shown. Overview Contact temperature ...
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AMETEK Land to demonstrate at IFEX India
AMETEK LAND India is set to attend the IFEX India exhibition from 29th to 31st January and will be demonstrating its innovative Cyclops 055L non-contact thermometer. The high precision portable thermometer, which has been specifically designed for foundries, provides accurate temperature measurement for liquid metals in the range 1000oC to 2000oC (1832oF to ...
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Webinar Now Available On Demand - Advances in Non-Contact Temperature Measurement in Metal Reheat Furnaces
Reheat furnaces bring cold metal to the correct temperature for rolling, extruding or forging. For optimum quality, and to reduce wastage, the temperature should be uniform throughout the product, which requires accurate temperature monitoring. In addition, temperature measurements are key to providing optimized heating trajectories for the metal, which results in significant energy savings, ...
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International ALUMINIUM Journal - The Importance of Accurate Temperature Measurement for Aluminium Extrusions
The aluminium extrusion industry is undergoing impressive growth and world market forecasts show this is set to continue. Extrusions offer lightweight properties, excellent thermal and electrical conductivity, along with strength and corrosion resistance, making them suitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in the automotive industry where fuel efficiency is crucial. However, ...
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New platinum RTD with 4 wires for high-precision temperature measurements
In response to the growing demand for high-precision platinum temperature sensors, IST AG is launching a new RTD PW series for high-precision measurements. The new 4-wire design on-chip allows measurements in class F0.15 up to +600 ° C with very low hysteresis. Platinum temperature sensors are characterized by a high long-term stability and high robustness, e.g. with vibrations. Also, in ...
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Light metal age – Accurate temperature measurement for aluminium extrusions
Richard Gagg, Industry Manager – Metals and Industrial Processing for AMETEK Land, looks at how understanding temperature and controlling press speed and quench rates during the extrusion process are critical to producing high-quality profiles that meet required specifications and properties, particularly in demanding industries such as automotive. The article addresses how temperature ...
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New Online Temperature Measurement Resource for Facilities and Security Management
A new online resource focused on temperature measurement systems has been launched, with a wide range of information to help businesses open and operate safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accurate, fast non-contact body temperature screening systems are at the core of reducing the spread of infection by stopping any person with an elevated temperature from entering an internal space. World ...
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AMETEK Land collaborates with Advanced Forming Research Centre to drive forward innovation in temperature measurement
AMETEK Land has recently renewed its tier two membership with the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), for a further four years. A member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the AFRC helps fill the gap between fundamental academic research and industry. It helps turn innovative manufacturing and advanced engineering technologies into commercial ...
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Temperature measuring system lengthens the service lives of plants and improves product quality
Innovative Sitrans TO500 multipoint temperature measuring system Precise determination of the temperature profile to optimize processes Up to 48 measuring points to up to 192 measuring points Better exploitation of the reactor space through the smaller protective tube Especially suitable for applications in the chemical industry In the Sitrans TO500, Siemens is putting an innovative ...
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New IEEE Engineering Brief - Thermal Imaging Enhances Glass-melt Process
Adding thermal-imaging capabilities that enable operators to maintain an accurate visual of the entire glass-melt tank, as well as take temperature measurements at any point in the process and in any location within the tank, is invaluable. Find out more in the latest IEEE Engineering Brief ‘Thermal Imaging Enhances Today’s Complex Glass-melt Process’, sponsored by AMETEK Land, ...
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Upcoming Webinar – 7th December – Advances in Non-contact Temperature Measurement for Aluminium Extruders
Join us for our upcoming webinar ‘Advances in Non-contact Temperature Measurement for Aluminium Extruders’ on 7 December 2017 (10 AM EST (3 PM GMT) - Duration 1 hour), where we will introduce advances in non-contact temperature measurement for aluminum extruders, including its SPOT AL EQS pyrometer and actuator. Attendees will learn how understanding temperature and controlling press ...
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