by Kam Olaogun | Apr 4, 2019 | Annealing, Steel
Precise control of process temperature is critical for the continuous annealing of steel. The mechanical properties of the product are directly affected by the temperatures attained during this process and by the rate of temperature change. And, because the process...
by Kam Olaogun | Aug 21, 2017 | Annealing, Pyrometer
Valid Measurement Conditions for Roller Wedge and Direct View Measurements: All infrared technologies produce accurate measures of temperature under ideal conditions. In the continuous annealing furnace, there are two issues that complicate the temperature measurement...
by Kam Olaogun | Jun 21, 2017 | Aluminum, Annealing, Pyrometer, Steel, Troubleshooting
Williamson Two-Color (TC), Dual-Wavelength (DW) and Multi-Wavelength (MW) pyrometers include a series of advanced signal conditioning functions collectively known as ESP Filtering. This advanced signal conditioning feature allows these Williamson pyrometers to...
by Kam Olaogun | Aug 18, 2016 | Annealing, Pyrometer, Steel, Wavelength
Not all annealing lines have the same accuracy requirements. Some alloys require tighter temperature control than others. Plants that run high-strength steel or dual/complex-phase steel require precise control of steel temperature. Plants that run low-alloy steels for...
