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Measurement of physical properties and quantities
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Analysis and laboratory equipment
Product category: Measurement of physical properties and quantities, Quality control, Analysis and laboratory equipment
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Apr 29, 2019
When the going gets tough… LSV applications in the metals industry
Polytecs line of LSV laser length and speed sensors are specifically designed to deliver precise and reliable measurements for advanced process control, process optimization, improved quality and increased yield.
From casting to finishing, the LSV offers a comprehensive range of sensor systems and accessories to enable optimal configuration for the specific application requirements. With over 20 years experience in the industry, customers have come to rely on Polytec to supply advanced, reliable technology in a rugged, mill-duty package, while providing the attention to customer support responsible for building long term business partnerships. Polytecs LSVs provide length and speed solutions to many applications throughout the steel process including casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, coating, plate mills, steel processing, tube and pipe and much more. Whether the sensor is used for Process Speed, cut-to-length or length verification, the LSV is the solution of choice for mills around the world.
As a laser technology pioneer, Polytec has offered optical metrology solutions for research and industry since 1967. The high-tech company is based in Waldbronn near Karlsruhe, Germany, and after trading as a distributor in its early years, made a name for itself as a developer of in-house, laser-based measuring instruments in the 1970s. Today laser vibrometers, Systems for surface characterization, analytics and process automation are part of the wide range of in-house developments. Especially the laser surface velocimeters (LSV) by Polytec are used in many processes of the metals industry for reliable and highly precise length and speed measurements.