Summary
Supplied high-temperature sapphire windows and ZnS optics for industrial pyrometry systems, enabling accurate temperature measurement in metal processing and glass manufacturing.
Project Details
Client: Industrial Automation Company
Industry: Industrial
Application: Process Control
Products Used: Sapphire Windows, ZnS Multi-Spectral Optics, NIR/MWIR Coatings
Challenge
Demanding requirements for industrial process control:
- High temperature operation up to 1000 degrees C ambient
- Multi-spectral performance from NIR to MWIR
- Contamination resistance in harsh industrial environments
- Long-term stability in continuous 24/7 operation
- Accurate temperature measurement with +/-1 degrees C precision
Solution
Our industrial process control optical solution:
- Sapphire windows for high-temperature and pressure applications
- ZnS Cleartran optics for multi-spectral performance
- Protective coatings resistant to chemical attack and abrasion
- Thermal barrier designs for sensor protection
- In-situ calibration standards for ongoing accuracy verification
Results
Industrial deployment success:
- Installed in 200+ production lines across 15 countries
- +/-0.5 degrees C measurement accuracy achieved and maintained
- 5+ year optic lifetime in harsh environments
- 30% improved process yield through better temperature control
- Quick payback within 6 months of installation
Related Engineering Resources
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