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Ametek Land has developed an innovative new pyrometer that
provides high accuracy and a three-in-one capability specifically
for aluminium applications, including extrusion press exit,
extrusion press quench zone, and aluminium strip mills.
The SPOT AL EQS (SPOT aluminium extrusion, quench and
strip) pyrometer is an extremely flexible instrument with
pre-configured algorithms that make it especially suitable for
use at the extruder press exit and quench position as well as
at mill entry and exit positions in hot rolling mills. In addition,
the pyrometer’s algorithms can be customised and tuned for
bespoke applications and specific aluminium grades. This latest
addition to the Land range of SPOT pyrometers was specifically
designed to work in low emissivity environments where regular
pyrometers might struggle to provide accurate and reliable
readings. It has the ability to measure a wide temperature
range from 200° to 700°C/392° to 1,292°F. Utilising the latest,
cutting-edge temperature detector design in combination
with the most-advanced data processing algorithms, Land has
created an extremely accurate and repeatable pyrometer with a
fast response time.
Incorporating the latest digital communication capabilities, the
SPOT AL EQS can be configured remotely through a dedicated
web server, and with Power over Ethernet (POE) capabilities
is able to communicate data over Ethernet through a variety
of different protocols (TCP-IP, Modbus TCP, DHCP, http, udp
and ICMP). This further ensures that, along with the traditional
4-20mA/0-20mA output signal, the SPOT AL EQS can be easily
integrated into any plant control infrastructure.
SPOT AL EQS works straight out of the box and can be installed
by just a single person, offering greater convenience and ease
of use. If the sensor is in an inaccessible location, SPOT AL EQS
has a remote viewing capability to verify alignment and ensure
a high level of accuracy. A built-in camera aids alignment,
which, combined with a green LED, allows the user to position
the measurement point in an optimal location to avoid ambient
lighting reflections. Data from the SPOT AL EQS is available
remotely as snapshots using free SPOT Viewer software or
standard web browsers.
SPOT pyrometers are designed for high accuracy, high
reliability, simple installation, configuration and flexible digital
communications. They can be easily interchanged with other
Ametek Land pyrometers and other manufacturers’ equipment.
All processing functions are integrated into a single pyrometer,
making them suitable for use in all sized plants. Designed in
close collaboration with industry-leading aluminium producers
and plant control system engineers, the SPOT AL EQS pyrometer
is helping lead the way in improving aluminium extrusion and
strip plant throughput, quality and energy efficiency. This latest
Ametek Land temperature measurement instrument already has
demonstrated its ability to provide immediate data for process
improvement.
Ametek Land – UK Website:
Alfredo Torres has been working for
Niehoff Group as the new area sales
manager for the South American
countries.
Mr Torres holds an engineering degree in
manufacturing processes and has gained
vast experience in various industrial
areas such as automotive and the wire
and cable industry where he has worked
among other fields in R&D, engineering
and maintenance and in the development
of all kinds of cables.
Working as a commercial area manager
for Latin America focusing on machinery
installation and commissioning, pre and
aftersales technical assistance as well as
wire and cable manufacturing process
development and integral development
for wire and cable plants, he has gained
an overall knowledge in the industry.
Together with the Niehoff agency in Chile,
Rheintek Chile Limitada, Mr Torres will
take care of customers in South America,
in Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
and Venezuela, marketing the machinery
portfolio of Niehoff Germany.
His second field of activity will be
the sales of all machinery built at
Niehoff-Herborn Máquinas Ltda, Brazil,
supporting them in their sales area.
Maschinenfabrik Niehoff & Co KG –
Germany
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▼ ▼ The SPOT AL EQS – an extremely flexible instrument with pre-configured
algorithms
Three-in-one capability
New area sales manager for South America
▲ ▲ Alfredo Torres – the new area sales manager for
South America