Strip Width and Positioning

The Millmate Strip Scanner System is a strip width measurement system for continuous, contact-free monitoring of edge position/off-center and strip width 
in cold rolling mills and process lines.

Overview

Millmate Strip Scanner systems (MSS) are widely used to measure strip edge position, off-center and strip width in rolling mills and processing lines.

 

The MSS system is based on the PEC (Pulsed Eddy Current) technology, which uses weak magnetic fields for the measurement. This makes the sensor completely insensitive to anything in the measuring zone except the metal strip. The MSS System will therefore produce accurate position measurement unaffected by coolant, dirt, steam, air temperature variations etc.

Benefits

Pulsed Eddy Current technology

ABB’s Pulsed Eddy Current (PEC) is a completely safe technology that makes the measurement of dimensions and material properties with exceptional accuracy possible.

Continuous high-resolution measurement

ABB’s Measuring Beams provide continuous, high-resolution measurement of strip width and lateral position even in the demanding conditions of rolling environments

Stable real-time data

Integration with the Millmate Controller, they deliver stable, real-time data to edge guiding and control systems keeping strip aligned, reducing off-spec production, and helping producers cut waste while meeting the precision standards of low-carbon industries.

Improved product quality

Exact measurement and control of the edge position can lead to a significant improvement in production economy.

Reduced waste and carbon intensity

Maintaining precise lateral alignment and strip geometry is not just about quality it’s about enabling the faster, cleaner manufacture of low-carbon technologies.

Enhanced safety and reliability across industries

Maintaining precise lateral alignment and strip geometry is not just about quality it’s about enabling the faster, cleaner manufacture of low-carbon technologies.

Customer cases and news

ABB's technology help ensure high quality silicon steel in Sweden

Silicon steel is crucial for the transition to an electrified society.

Profilglass SpA (Fano, Italy) and ABB Force Measurement products

Profilglass SpA’s four cold rolling mills plus the tension leveling line are running with 4 Stressometer systems, 6 MTG-gauges, 3 Strip Scanner systems and 8 tension load cells.

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