Contact
InfraTec GmbH
Gostritzer Str. 61 - 63
01217 Dresden
Phone:+49 351 871-8635
Fax:+49 351 871-8727
E-Mail:web(at)infraTec.de
Thermographic ladle monitoring
- Completely automatic thermographic temperature screening of the outer shell of all ladles in circulation
- Reliable alarm release at preset thresholds
- Flexible structure allows for adaption to the steelworks’ operational requirements
- User-friendly presentation of results in the steelworks‘ network
Details about ladle monitoring
Ladle Hot Spot Detection (LHSD)
The Ladle Hot Spot Detection (LHSD) system uses the latest infrared technology to monitor the temperature of the ladle steel structure. Up to five thermographic cameras observe the ladles while the crane is moving past the inspection site. The temperature measurements are completely automatic and require no manual interaction. If the ladles have been provided with a suitable marking, each ladle can be identified and matched with its data. LHSD automatically releases the alarm if a preset temperature threshold is transcended. This reliably prevents dangerous and loss-making ladle breakage.
Torpedo Hot Spot Detection (THSD)
The Torpedo Hot Spot Detection (THSD) system uses the latest infrared technology to monitor the temperature of the torpedo steel structure. Two thermography cameras observe the torpedo cars while they are moving past the inspection site. The temperature measurements are completely automatic and require no manual interaction. THSD automatically releases the alarm if a preset temperature threshold is transcended. This reliably prevents dangerous and loss-making torpedo breakage.
Infrared cameras for ladle monitoring
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Thermal camera VarioCAM ® hr head 400 Series
Start working with a thoroughly tested thermal imaging camera for stationary use and high demands on measuring accuracy.
Thermal camera VarioCAM ® hr head 400 Series
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Thermal camera VarioCAM ® hr inspect 600 Serie
Take advantage of fatigue free working due to light and small but highly professional thermal cameras with high resolution and long battery life.
Thermal camera VarioCAM ® hr inspect 600 Serie
Case study
Automatic Ladle Monitoring - Reliable thermographic complete solutions from InfraTec
A ladle typically contains up to 18 tonnes of hot, liquid steel when it is transporting the melted good to the moulds. 18 tonnes of hot, liquid steel does not only represent a high material value for the foundry, which has to be protected, but also an enormous hazard potential to the ladle itself, all other equipment and, of course, to the employees too. Ladle-temperature measurements with contact-free infrared thermography are an ideal basis for the early detection of impending breakage.
Use of VarioCAM ® inspect hr head 480 for automatic ladle monitoring at the company ArcelorMittal GmbH, Bremen
