Measure: Casting & Flow Measurement
Get clear, continuous visibility into critical process conditions with METSEN's measurement systems. From molten metal temperature to furnace and ladle monitoring, our cameras give operators the real-time data they need to protect equipment, improve yield, and keep production running safely.
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Absolute Length Measurement
The Metsen ALM is a non-contact measuring solution for emerging length or width of continuous-cast product. The ALM provides real-time emerging length with accuracy up to 3mm without the need for installing equipment in hazardous locations.
The ALM utilizes a gas-cooled high-accuracy pan-tilt gimbal and a low-power class-2 distance laser to track product as it is being cast. The unique hardware and software of the ALM allow the devices to be installed well up and away from the run-out bed, ensuring easy maintenance and increased system reliability.
During casting the ALM devices track the face of the emerging product using the pan-tilt gimbal to keep the laser squarely on the billet, bloom, slab, or round.
The ALM software handles the calculations necessary to provide highly accurate emerging cast length and casting speed.
When the torch clamps engage, the ALM then tracks the torch carriage, providing a final cast length for each product.
After the cut has completed the ALM tracks the torch back to its home position and accounts for any variability in the next set of measurements.
Metsen ALM devices can be mounted in any position or orientation where they have a clear view of the cast product face and torch carriage, with no precise alignment required during installation. This flexible mounting makes the system straightforward to install across a range of caster configurations without disrupting existing equipment layouts. The Metsen ALM control software runs on any Windows platform and handles up to six casting strands from a single system, giving plants a scalable solution whether monitoring one strand or a full multi-strand caster.
For each cast product, data and video are individually archived for later review, giving quality and operations teams a detailed record they can revisit to investigate issues or verify performance. The software integrates via OPC into any Level 2 system, allowing it to fit seamlessly into existing plant infrastructure without requiring a custom integration effort. Together, the flexible hardware installation and straightforward software integration make the Metsen ALM easy to deploy and maintain across a plant's casting operations.
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Hydroweigh System
The Hydroweigh system is a hydraulic-based industrial weighing solution built specifically for the demands of extreme steelmaking environments. Its weigh cells are sealed and rated to withstand high heat and the heavy loads typical in steel production, ensuring reliable performance under harsh conditions. A key design feature is the retractable nature of the cells, which allows them to be protected from impact and side forces whenever equipment is moving or being loaded, extending their durability and reducing maintenance needs.
This makes the Hydroweigh system well-suited for demanding applications such as ladle weight, scrap car weight, and tundish weight measurement. Overall, it offers a combination of accuracy and ruggedness, making it a dependable choice for weighing operations in high-temperature, high-load industrial settings like steel mills.
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