moduloc - Innovators in Laser Measurement and Optical Sensing
Moduloc Control Systems Limited
A United Kingdom manufacturing company, with a 30 year history of supplying Non-Contact Optical Sensors and Measuring Systems to the Metals Industry in providing the latest technology for precise product detection and measurement in the Mill as well as Lasers for crane control and material handling positioning systems.
We provide a wide variety of Optical IR Sensors and Laser Detectors that allow us to offer the ideal total solution for monitoring and measuring the movement of product in the Mill and process line. Our range of Sensors include Hot Metal Detectors (HMDs), Remote Hot Metal Detectors utilising Optic Lead technology, Scanning HMDs, Optical Position Scanners (Looper), Barrier Lasers, Retro and Diffuse Laser Detectors as well as Remote Head Barrier Photocells utilising the Optic Lead technology.
In addition to these Sensors we also provide a wide variety of Laser Measuring Devices. Namely, our wide range of Laser Distance Meters and Laser Triangulation Meters as well as liquid metal Level Sensors. Should you requirement be to determine position, width, length, thickness or molten liquid level, we have the technology to meet this need.
We provide local support regardless of your location. We have an experienced team of International Agents in each Continent to provide local support, that have long-term experience in meeting the needs of the Metals Industry.
Our policy is to provide the latest in technology to meet the ever changing requirements of industry. Our approach to providing measurement technology is not only to provide the client with Laser Measurement Devices and Optical Sensors of our own manufacture, but also introduce measuring technology, be it vision based, tension, and load or velocity measurement from our trading partners. This enables us to offer you the best solution to meet your requirements without compromise.
Moduloc represents the whole solution for detection and measurement on the line, as well as material handling in and around the plant.
Our Hot Metal Detectors (HMDs) and Scanning HMDs
The range of Optical IR Sensors we provide to the Steel Industry is most diverse. Namely:
Our fully digital PF1000 Series Pathfinder Scanner Hot Metal Detector (Scanning HMD). Operating via 10 Diode Array it is the ideal device for detection of bouncing Rod in the Mill or detecting the leading and trailing edge of hot strip in the Mill regardless of edge profile. Uniquely incorporates automatic gain control as operates via floating Control Margin, thereby analysing the background IR signal (hot scale or steam blocking the field of view) and ensuring precise detection of the product edge regardless of these changes. Where the intended area of use has substantially changing levels of IR this makes the Pathfinder the ideal Intelligent Scanner HMD.
Our fully digital MD85100 Self-contained Hot Metal Detector (HMD) with an integral air or water cooling chamber as well as bar display indicating the relative temperature of the product and background relative to adjusted trip level (threshold).
Our DTF600 Series Trailfinder Optical Position Scanners (Looper). These fully digital Scanners operate via a 20 diode InGaas Diode array providing position of the looped bar or strip in the Mill for control of mill stand speed in both the normal In-line Rolling Mill and Cross-country type Mill. Provides the user with an analogue output (as well as bar display) relative to the bar position in the scanned vertical field. Again incorporates automatic gain control operating via floating control margin as used in the Pathfinder so as an Intelligent Scanner it is the ideal Looper.
Our Remote Style Digital MD95100 Hot Metal Detector (HMD) utilising an armoured flexile stainless Optic Lead in variable lengths with a variety of Remote Lens with either spot or slit field of view to ensure very accurate detection of the hot product in the Hot Rolling Mill. Again, incorporates the bar display that shows rerelative temperatures seen by the HMD.
Our Under-the-Line Quartz Rod Remote HMD with its double shrouded air purged Stainless Lens mounting below the line out of harms way and accommodating 1000°C ambient connected to the Remote Controller via 15n of Flexible Stainless Optic lead, it is for the strip line the ideal HMD.
All these Hot Metal Detectors (HMDs) incorporate simple switch programming of response time and trip level via two externally protected switches with reference to a LED bar display which in turn provides either the temperature of the product (or background) relative to the adjusted trip level (threshold) and in the case of the Pathfinder Scanner HMD the position of the product in the scanned field of view.
Our Laser Measurement Gauges
We provide a range of Laser based Measurement Gauges, such as our C Frame Thickness Gauge for Plate Mills; Width Gauges for measuring width of Slab and Strip as well as the Shapeline Laser based Gauges for determining plate or strip flatness or edge profile on Continuous Casters.
Our MDCV 83000 C Frame Laser Thickness Gauge. This Gauge is purpose built to provide the Plate Mill with a Low Cost Thickness Gauge for measuring hot plate in the Plate Mill. Exceptionally high accuracy is assured as the C Frame is automatically calibrated off a Certified Standard. The Gauge frame is totally protected by "externally mounted" water cooled radiators and the each laser mounted within an independently cooled chamber inside the C Frame. Supplied complete with Pentium 3 VX Controller in floor standing cabinet.
Our LD600 Series of Slab Width Gauges. Various models utilising Laser Distance Meters or Laser Triangulation Meters according the clients accuracy requirements. An Auto-Calibration bar is provided for zeroing the width output. Various Models for measuring off hot or cold slab.
Our Laser Measurement Devices
We provide a comprehensive range of Lasers to cover all applications. Be it lift control, crane positioning, measurement of plate thickness, coil build-up, level control of molten liquid, silo Level or automated machinery positioning. Namely:
Our LT2000 Series of Laser Distance Meters. These low cost yet Robust LDMs incorporate air coolant chamber venting as purge with water coolant chamber option. Operate via visible Class II Laser beam providing excellent range of both natural surfaces (Cold and hot) such as black steel or aluminium as well as off Reflector panels over a range of up to 100m. Used commonly on Lifts, to measure product width or automated machinery positioning. Provided with RS232, RS422 or Profibus Interface as well as programmable Transistor and analogue output these are most versatile yet low cost Laser Distance Meters.
Our MDCLS Series of Camera Level Sensors. Purpose built for measuring molten liquid aluminium in the casting plant at the header box or Launder. Supplied in secondary protective enclosure and air purged nozzle to keep out contaminate. As non-contact not subject to wear. Incorporate digital temperature and out-of range alarm as well as auto gain circuit brightens the laser when heavy smoke on initial fill of the Launder or otherwise.
Our HD5100 Series of Laser Distance Meters. Operating via Time of Flight (TOF) these are powerful and Intelligent Class I totally eye safe Lasers. Typically used for crane control, both cross travel and long travel of up to 600m as well direct measurement off the product on the crane hoist. Also commonly used for width and length measurement off product. Both water cooled and Peltier cooled enclosures are available to allow use in high ambient as found in Steel Plants and dockside areas. Incorporate multiple programmable safety features to ensure long term reliable operation in harsh environments. Heated reflector Panels of diverging sizes provided. These are high performance Laser Distance Meters.
Our ML Series of Laser Triangulation Meters. Various models with ranges up to 4m providing high resolution measurement of between 10 micron and 0.5mm. Ideal for measuring product thickness and coil winding or tension control as well precise slab width measurement. When connected in master and slave mode automatically provides differential thickness. Available with RS232 or RS422 Interface as well analogue output that can be configured on request. When supplied with our CPU absolute thickness or width value provided turning these devices into total solution Gauge.
Our MLSO2 Series of Laser Scanners. Operating via Laser Triangulation off rotating mirror providing up to 50° arc of measurement these LTMs generate both distance and angular position and thereby provide the user with the profile or width/thickness of the product being measured. Often used as a Width Gauge or for generating edge profile of product on the line.
All these Lasers are available in Models that allow measurement off hot product at up to 1200 to 1300°C as well as secondary enclosures being available with air, water or Peltier cooling for greater protection.
Our Laser and IR Detectors
The modern mill now requires very accurate detection of product regardless of its temperature or if steam and other contamination in the area of detection. To meet this requirement we provide a variety of purpose built Laser Detectors and IR Photo-cells to meet specific requirements. Namely:
Our LP100 Laser Distance Meter Detector. This exceptionally low cost Distance Meter incorporates LCD Display and keypad removing the need for use of a PC to programme its outputs. With 2 programmable relay outputs and programmable analogue output this Detector is a very sophisticated Sensor. As it operates via Time of Flight (TOF) it provides a robust reliable detection in harsh environments. Also, as it measures via a Class II visible laser beam, alignment is easily maintained. As available with 75m operating range off a Reflector Panel, this LP100 Laser Distance Meter Detector is also ideal for Collision avoidance on cranes.
Our VR504 Barrier Laser. As operates by time of flight (T.O.F) Class I invisible diverging laser beam it is the ideal Barrier Laser for detection of hot product through the gas flames inside the Re-heat furnace or to detect strip/plate coming through the heavy water spray coming from the De-scaler. The VR504 Barrier Laser is purpose built for these difficult applications where most Sensors fail to detect reliably. This Barrier Laser incorporates an adjustable secondary alarm that can be set to alarm according to percentage of misalignment and contamination. It should be noted that as this Barrier Laser operates via diverging beam and the Receiver has a wider divergence to accommodate substantial mis-alignment it is a most reliable Barrier Laser.
Our MDLT200M Retro Laser Detector provides exceptional 25m range operating from the provided glass prism reflector unit with air cooling and air purge inlet to accommodate high ambient. As this LT200M Retro Laser incorporates a built in air coolant chamber and air purge it is ideal for detecting both hot and cold product. Also, its pencil beam laser beam provides very precise edge detection which being visible is very easy to maintain alignment off the provided target reflector.
Our LT200HD Diffuse Laser Distance Meter Detector providing greater range and accuracy than our LP100 Laser Distance Meter. Also incorporates, where required, built in air coolant and air purge and operates directly off the product, be it cold or red hot. Provided with programmable switching distance and analogue output as well as RS232 interface for programming of this LT200HD Diffuse Laser Detector.
Our high visibility MDZ Heavy Duty Laser Emitters are used typically for determining the cut line on plate or positioning of cranes in the warehouse. Beam length is typically twice the mounting height with both Red and Green Laser Emitters available for maximum visibility. Available with active cooling or Peltier cooling for high ambient areas.
Our Series 4000 Photocell Switches. These are various Models with differing connection formats with either electrical connection by high temperature spec. Silicone leads or Flexible Stainless Optic Leads to the Remote Lenses, both with 400°C ambient spec. Commonly used on Bloom Castors and Furnace exits where high ambient continually present thus making these Series 4000 the ideal Photocell.
This wide variety of Detectors means the user can select exactly the right Laser to suit his needs in range and accuracy and speed of output as well as the environment in which the Laser or IR Detector will used.
Our Partners Gauges and Measuring Systems
We offer a wide and diverse variety of Gauge solutions from our partner companies. Gauges for determining Plate thickness, slab width, strip width, strip flatness, product velocity or length as well as Vision Systems for varied applications.
George Kelk Canada
We proudly represent Kelk in United Kingdom providing the Steel Industry with their sophisticated Sensors for the Rolling Mill. Namely:
Kelk Rollmax Load Cells for the Mill Stands in the Rolling Mills and Tensiometers for the Strip line Tension control.
Their Accuband Stereoscopic Width Gauge for the Hot and Cold Strip Mill as well as Accuplan Plate profile Gauge for the Plate Mill.
We also provide their range of Accuspeed Velocity Meters for determining product velocity and length in the Strip Mill and Tube Mill.
Our LX Series of Strip Width Gauges. Operate via stand-alone Line Scan Cameras with comfortable Windows software for setting of all parameters. Cameras with 1024 to 8192 pixel resolution and scan rate of up to 35,000/sec. Also incorprate multiple configurable alarms.
The Astech VLM250 Velocity Meter. Low cost white light Velocity meter providing both length and speed of the passing product, be it strip, extruded aluminium, plastic, bar or tubular product. An optical CCD Sensor determines product movement from grid detection off the halogen or CCD illuminated product. Various Pulse outputs provided as Encoder emulation. Models measures of all surfaces and accommote all line speeds.
Shapeline Flatness Gauges for non-contact planity measurement of strip flatness. Typically used for Leveller control applications; hardening lines, painting/coating lines or annealing and galvanising lines. Operates by evaluation of Laser line generated onto the strip and laser triangulation evaluation of its profile. Also used for measuring the edge profile on Continuous Casters.
JLI Vision Systems. In addition, we market JLI Vision's Vision Systems for measuring slab width, inspecting of rail/section profile and determining bar ident, and length on the run-out table for cropping. Very diverse Vision Systems for a wide variety of uses in the Mill. From plate flatness hot rail profile and Inspection to bar length on the Run-out table. Also, slab width measurement, crop shear control in the mill or even billet ident reading.
PLEASE NOTE:
Please be aware that MSE in China and Germany are in no way associated with Moduloc Control Systems Ltd. Any implied association is a mis-representation of our company.
Any products offered by these companies that have a liking to our own products are not of original manufacture. Please contact us directly in the United Kingdom should MSE make any claim to this effect.
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