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LaserSpeed - Overview

LaserSpeed Applications

Overview

The LaserSpeed is a range of high performance non contact speed and length gauges for the metals industry.

Quick Spec

LaserSpeed Model

Stand off (mm)

Depth of field (mm)

Measuring range (m/min)

LS8000-303

LS9000-303

300

35

0.4-4000

0.. ± 4000

LS8000-306

LS9000-306

600

50

0.8-8000

0.. ± 8000

LS8000-310

LS9000-310

1000

100

1.0-12000

0.. ± 12000

LS8000-315

LS9000-315

1500

200

2.0-19000

0.. ± 19000

LS8000-320

LS9000-320

2000

200

3.0-20000

0.. ± 20000

LS8000-325

LS9000-325

2500

200

4.0-20000

0.. ± 20000

Operating Principle

All LaserSpeed sensors use the principle of dual beam laser Doppler velocimetry. The LS9000 series has an additional optical component that allows measurement of zero speed and automatic detection of forward or reverse direction.

Applications

  • Length measurement of steel slabs
  • Elongation ratio in cold strip mills
  • Length of cold strip steel
  • Temper/skin pass mills
  • Hot or cold plate length
  • Foil mills
  • Measurement of length of tubes
  • Wire rod mills
  • Measurement of hot or cold bars
  • Shear control
  • Speed or length on process lines
  • Annealing lines