Metal & Steel Processing
Noncontact temperature measurement of steel, iron, and non-ferrous metals during production.
Industrial pyrometers enable fast and precise temperature measurement without contact with the object being measured. The German pyrometer manufacturer Maurer offers solutions for metals, glass, ceramics, plastics, and numerous industrial processes.
Noncontact temperature measurement of steel, iron, and non-ferrous metals during production.
Precise temperature control during the manufacture and thermal processing of glass and ceramics.
Temperature measurement of materials that cannot be measured using conventional metal pyrometers.
Rapid temperature measurement directly during thermal processing and hardening processes.
High-speed pyrometers detect rapid temperature changes within dynamic processes.
Continuous temperature monitoring of moving, small, or difficult-to-position measurement objects.
When performing noncontact temperature measurements on metals, the pyrometer used must be suitable for the specific temperature range and the surface of the material. The following overview shows typical melting points of various metals and serves as a quick guide for selecting a suitable industrial pyrometer.
Maurer develops industrial pyrometers for noncontact temperature measurement in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and the process industry. Depending on the application, universal pyrometers, compact pyrometers, two-color pyrometers, and high-speed pyrometers are available for various materials and temperature ranges.
We develop and supply industrial pyrometers for noncontact temperature measurement in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, and the process industry—precise, fast, and suitable for a wide variety of materials and temperature ranges.
A pyrometer measures the temperature of an object without contact, based on its thermal radiation. This makes it possible to monitor even very hot, moving, or hard-to-reach objects directly during the production process.
Industrial pyrometers are used wherever temperatures need to be measured quickly, precisely, and without direct contact with the object being measured.
Temperature control of metals during energy-intensive production and machining processes.
Continuous temperature monitoring during manufacturing and thermal processing.
Noncontact measurement of plastic, rubber, and other nonmetallic materials.
Precise temperature measurement during rapid thermal processing.
For applications with short cycle times and very rapid temperature changes.
Continuous temperature measurement on small and moving objects.
No mechanical contact and no interference with the object being measured.
Ideal for dynamic processes, moving workpieces, and short cycle times.
Suitable for measurement ranges where conventional temperature sensors reach their limits.
Direct integration into machines, equipment, and industrial control systems.
Industrial pyrometers can be configured for a wide range of production processes and materials.
As specialists in industrial pyrometers, we develop and supply solutions for precise noncontact temperature measurement. Depending on the application, different measurement ranges, wavelengths, optics, and measurement methods can be used. From compact pyrometers to high-speed and two-color pyrometers, measurement systems can be specifically tailored to industrial processes and customer-specific requirements.
Overview of melting temperatures in degrees Celsius
| Metal | Chemical symbol | Melting point (°C) | Density (g/cm³) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum | Al | 660 | 2.7 |
| Lead | Pb | 327 | 11.34 |
| Iron | Fe | 1538 | 7.87 |
| Glass | SiO2 | 1710 | 2.65 |
| Gold | Au | 1064 | 19.3 |
| Ceramics | Al2O3 | 2054 | 3.99 |
| Copper | Cu | 1085 | 8.96 |
| silver | Ag | 961 | 10.5 |
| Steel | Fe/C | 1450 | 7.85 |
| Titanium | Ti | 1668 | 4.51 |
| Tungsten | W | 3422 | 19.3 |
| Zinc | Zn | 420 | 7.13 |