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Measurement solutions for Temperature

Non-contact temperature and the emissivity problem

An infrared thermometer measures radiation, not temperature, and converts between the two using an emissivity value. Set that value wrong and a perfectly good instrument reports a wrong number with complete confidence. We match the optics and tune the emissivity against your real material.

Applications

  • Alignment of solar panels

    Aligning solar panels in relation to the course of the sun increases the energy yield, and therefore the effectiveness of a solar panel. Only if the solar panels are always at an optimum angle to the sun, can they achieve their maximum…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Black ice detection for automatic traffic guidance systems

    In order to increase safety at safety-relevant points, non-contact infrared pyrometers are installed at pedestrian crossings. Thanks to the large measurement distance, the thermoMETER from Micro-Epsilon records the ground temperature from a…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Compensating for axial extension of milling spindles

    Due to high machining speeds and the heat generated, the linear thermal expansion in milling spindles needs to be compensated for in order to keep the tool in a defined position at all times. The SGS sensor developed by Micro-Epsilon…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Condition monitoring of bearings

    Unscheduled downtime of bearings may induce high costs. However, early recognition of bearing damage allows for maintenance labor to be performed during scheduled standstills while minimizing costs. Acceleration sensors from Micro-Epsilon…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Dimensional accuracy of sectional doors

    The individual sections of sectional doors are connected with a tongue and groove joint. For a tight and permanently flexible connection, compliance with the nominal dimensions is of decisive importance.Strong temperature differences lead…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Fill level measurement in oil temperature sensors (OTS)

    After the oil has been filled by a dispenser machine, an ILD1420-200 measures the level. If this is less than 4 mm or if the sensor was not filled at all due to production errors, it is evaluated as NOK and sorted from the production line…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Gap analysis in axial piston pumps

    So far, gap measurements inside the pumps were not possible because of the extreme requirements. The sensors must be resistant to high speeds, high pressures up to 1,000 bar and temperatures above 100 °C. Furthermore, the pumps are…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Gap measurement in aluminum die casting processes

    In aluminum die casting, liquid aluminum is poured into molds under high pressure and at high speeds. The high pressure acts on the closed mold and pushes it apart, which is why splinters and burrs might occur during casting. In order to…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • How to determine the degree of roasting of coffee beans

    In the food industry, color sensors are indispensable tools for controlling the quality of a wide range of products. These sensors contribute significantly to meeting the high standards in food production. For example, the degree of…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Inline thickness measurement of battery film

    The coating of electrode film is one of the decisive process steps for increasing the efficiency of modern batteries. The thinner the films, the higher the performance of the battery. The highest demands on process monitoring must be met…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measurement of cooling time in welding units

    The documentation of welding parameters such as cooling time is achieved using high performance pyrometers from Micro-Epsilon. These short-wave temperature sensors enable non-contact temperature measurements of metallic surfaces. The…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measurement of roll wear in the roll stand via the bearing gap

    Capacitive displacement sensors are used to determine the wear of rollers. The roll wear is measured indirectly via the change in the bearing gap of the drive shaft. Thanks to the capacitive sensors, the measurement is continuous and with…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measuring the bearing gap in axle bearings

    In high-speed trains, the oil gap in axle bearings is permanently checked. The oil film in the lubricating gap prevents direct contact between the bearing surface and the shaft. The improved sliding properties of the bearing increase the…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measuring the deflection of the clutch disc

    Eddy current displacement sensors measure the axial, radial or tangential deflection of the clutch disc. These robust sensors are designed for harsh ambient conditions and, due to their extremely compact size, can also be integrated in…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measuring the electrode travel in resistance welding

    In automatic welding machines, eddy current sensors from Micro-Epsilon ensure high quality welded joints while measuring the travel of the electrodes. The non-contact displacement sensors detect the axial displacement which is influenced by…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Measuring the temperature of frictional heat on bearings

    The gearbox temperature in wind turbines is measured continuously during operation. Heating up of components may indicate a potential problem with a component. If a certain threshold is exceeded, subsequent remedial action can be started or…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Monitoring the air flap openings

    In order to control air supply, the air flaps automatically open and close depending on the temperature. Draw-wire displacement sensors monitor the position of the open air flap. In order to control air supply, the air flaps automatically…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Monitoring the extension of pipelines

    Pipelines in power plants are exposed to high pressures and temperatures. These extreme loads cause the pipes to vibrate and result in thermal expansions of up to 1 m at some points. Constant hangers are used to compensate for these thermal…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Monitoring the tower oscillation

    Wind turbines are exposed to oscillations and shock loads. In order to avoid damage and expensive downtime, these tower oscillations are monitored. When exceeding limit values, the plant is reliably shut down. From load history, lifetime…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Non-contact brake-temperature measurement

    Verify that aircraft brakes are below the permitted temperature before departure. Non-contact temperature sensors measure brake temperature in the landing gear.

    Industry: Aerospace
  • Oil gap measurement in shafts

    With regard to predictive maintenance, the oil gap should be measured, i.e. the distance between the bearing surface and the shaft filled with lubricants. Despite pressure, high temperatures and lubricants, robust eddy current sensors from…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Oscillation measurement of the drive train in wind turbines

    Oscillation of the drive train (rotor imbalance, overloading) exceeding the limit values may lead to a failure of components and plant parts. Prerequisite for early recognition of damage and for predictive maintenance is the safe and…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Quality assurance in the production of railway sleepers

    3D measuring systems are used for the inline quality inspection of railway sleepers. The systems consist of a gantry construction mounted on the forming station above the conveyor system. Two scanCONTROL laser profile sensors travel along…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Road tests – Detection of the brake temperature under load

    The temperature behavior of brakes plays a major role in vehicle development. In particular, the duration of heating and cooling of the brake discs provides information about the efficiency of the brake system. In test bench and road tests…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Rotor gap measurement in the generator

    In order to monitor rotor behavior in the generator, capacitive displacement sensors measure the gap between stator and rotor. Despite high temperatures and electromagnetic fields, capacitive sensors from Micro-Epsilon provide unmatched…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Spot pyrometers

    Single-point measurement where the target position is known and fixed.

  • Temperature measurement in the coating process of battery film

    In battery coating, precise temperature control is crucial for the continuous quality of the coating. Non-contact pyrometers measure the surface temperature of the material continuously and without physical contact – even during rapid belt…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Tempering – temperature measurement

    Stresses can occur during induction hardening which can be counteracted by heating up again to the tempering temperature. However, temperatures lower than those used for hardening are involved. The temperatures are measured with pyrometers…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Thermography for injection molding processes

    moldCONTROL is a thermography solution for recognizing quality fluctuations in injection molding production. The compact, industrial thermal imaging camera captures a thermal image of the component directly after the injection molding…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Thickness measurement of slabs during rough rolling

    In order to monitor the slab thickness during the first rolling processes, laser distance sensors are used which measure from above onto the rolled material. Due to the high temperatures, steam and emulsions, measurement from a long…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Wear measurement in the bearing

    In modern marine diesel engines, the crankshaft bearing is subject to regular maintenance intervals. For predictive maintenance, inductive sensors (eddy current sensors) are used to permanently monitor the bearing wear. Despite harsh…

    Industry: Measurement technologies
  • Thermal imaging

    Where the question is where the hot spot is, not how hot a known spot is.

  • Emissivity and calibration

    Emissivity tuned to your material, and calibration against traceable reference standards.

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Usually five to ten working days from when your samples reach our lab. You get a written report with the measured results and a recommended configuration.

Both. We can supply the instrument alone, or install, align, configure and prove it on your line with a measurement capability test before handover.

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