(AMETEK Inc: Dronfield, England) -- A comprehensive new system, Vessel Manager, that monitors temperature change over the entire surface of molten-metal ladles has been introduced by Land Instruments International, a unit of AMETEK Inc. The new Vessel Manager’s software and hardware help ensure plant safety by warning of potential break-outs and provides trending data to establish efficient relining schedules.

Designed for steel mills, copper smelters, and other molten metal processes, the system includes multiple thermal imaging cameras positioned to view the entire exterior surface of a molten metal ladle. Temperature information is collected each time the ladle passes a measurement station, allowing assessment of the extent and distribution of wear to the lining. The system’s software creates actionable records for each ladle.

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