by Ana Urbina (Admin)
All-in-one billet handling and cooling bed monitoring with the CB-Inspector
Imagine a major steel plant halts production for hours because a single billet, still dangerously hot, was moved too soon, risking equipment damage, worker safety, and thousands in lost revenue. Alternatively, consider the customer who rejects an entire shipment due to undetected surface defects, eroding trust and profit margins. In an industry where precision, safety, and speed define success, even the smallest oversight can have monumental consequences.
The challenge is ensuring that every billet is handled at the right temperature, every defect is caught in real time, and every process is optimized for maximum efficiency. Is this even possible?
With Selmatec’s CB-Inspector, you can make it happen
At Selmatec, we successfully achieved an all-in-one solution to tackle every single aspect of this challenge: the CB-Inspector. This system combines a high-end 2D scanning unit with a specialized software to visualize, analyze and compile all data.
- Hardware: At its core is the MP Line Scanner (models 150 and 300 available), operating at up to 300 lines per second with a spectral sensitivity of 3.9µm and a temperature range of 50–1,100°C. Unlike solutions that focus on basic area imaging, which overlooks fine details, the line scanner is able to pick up extremely small errors and hot spots of every surface. Additionally, the effectiveness of the device is greatly increased when mounted on the 180° tilt unit to expand its monitoring range.
- Software: Our in-house developed software collects data and analyzes in real time, alerting operators to irregularities before they become costly problems. Optional data logging and reporting provide actionable insights, helping you refine processes and prevent future issues.
A trusted companion for professionals, by professionals
Steel production doesn’t wait, and neither should your technology. With this in mind, we designed the CB-Inspector to be ready for businesses of every level. Install it with minimal downtime and customize it as you grow. With its modular design, the CB-Inspector can be expanded with up to 8 scanning units for extensive coverage.
The advantage of the CB-Inspector is the ability to reap the rewards on day one, with accurate insights to prevent premature handling of billets, protecting both your team and your equipment and ensuring only the best product reaches your customers. All of this, while reducing downtime, minimizing waste, and optimizing cooling process on the go.
We invite you to explore what the CB-Inspector can do to improve your business. Contact our Selmatec experts today to see it in action.