High-Accuracy Pyrometers for Extrusion Temperature Monitoring
Accurate temperature control is crucial in aluminum extrusion and directly impacts:
- Productivity – Increases extrusion speed
- Quality – Enhances profile quality and reduces scrap
- Energy Savings – Reduces gas/electricity consumption in billet and die ovens
- Equipment Longevity – Extends the life of extrusion tools and machinery
Since the extrusion process is dynamic, continuous non-contact temperature monitoring using advanced pyrometers is essential.
AST’s Solutions for Aluminum Extrusion
Accurate Sensors Technologies (AST) offers specialized pyrometers tailored for the aluminum extrusion industry.
Our multi-wavelength pyrometers feature advanced algorithms to ensure accurate temperature measurement—even under harsh conditions involving changing emissivity, smoke, dust, and steam.
Key Application Areas
1. Billet Heating Measurement
- Billets are typically heated to 420–500°C before extrusion
- Accurate measurement avoids pushing underheated billets into the press
- Recommended models: A5-IN and A5-S-IN
2. Extrusion Die Exit Measurement
- Profiles exit at speeds between 5–50 meters/minute
- Monitoring exit temperature ensures high-quality output and process efficiency
- Recommended models: A5-EX and A5-S-EX
Recommended Pyrometer Models for Aluminum Extrusion
A5-IN
Standard billet monitoring.
Billet temperature measurement.
Temperature Range 350°C to 2000°C
A5-S-IN
High-accuracy, short-wavelength option.
Billet temperature measurement.
Temperature Range 350°C to 2000°C
A5-EX
Real-time monitoring of fast extrusion.
Profile temperature at die exit.
Temperature Range 105°C to 2500°C
A5-S-EX
Short-wavelength for reflective targets.
Profile temperature at die exit.
Temperature Range 105°C to 2500°C
A5-EX-FO
Fiber optic + Bluetooth communication.
Billet and profile measurement.
Temperature Range 170°C to 300°C
A5-EXL
Bluetooth, long-range laser targeting.
Shiny aluminum surface temperature.
Temperature Range 80°C to 1150°C
Why Choose AST’s Aluminum Pyrometers?
- High Accuracy – ±1% of measured value
- Reliable in Harsh Environments – Works through steam, smoke, and dust
- Laser Targeting – Pinpoint accuracy even from a distance
- Advanced Connectivity – Bluetooth, RS-232, RS-485, analog outputs
- User-Friendly – No field calibration required
Optimize Your Extrusion Process
AST’s aluminum extrusion pyrometers help manufacturers improve:
- Extrusion speed
- Final product quality
- Energy efficiency
- Operational reliability
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Installation of AST Pyrometers at Press Exit
Installation of AST Pyrometers for Billet temperature measurement
