by Ana Urbina (Admin)
Did you know that excess slag is one of the silent threats to your production and equipment?
Did you know that excess slag is one of the silent threats to your production and equipment? And yet, it is still one of the most overlooked efficiency killers in modern steelmaking. Hidden in the heat of the furnace, it quietly alters tapping performance, disrupts flow, wears down equipment, and reduces the purity of your steel.
Real-time awareness transforms the tapping process from a reactive task into a precise, repeatable operation.
That is exactly why we recommend the AT IRSX640 & ThermoView TV36 - GigE Vision IR camera series as part of our SelVision monitoring solution. These Cameras brings a new level of clarity to slag detection. Their high-resolution 640×480 thermal imaging and real-time IR video reveal the moment slag surpasses normal margins, helping operators make faster and more confident decisions to maintain a clean tap.
The interface is intuitive and the installation straightforward. With OPC integration, material-specific parameter handling, and automatic video generation for each tap, the system adapts to your workflow, not the other way around. Additionally, with structured access levels, built-in diagnostics, and AI-readiness, it offers both control and flexibility, empowering your team to improve consistency across every heat.
Of course, steelmaking is no place for delicate equipment, and our devices are ready for the task. The TV36 and IRSX devices are protected by a heavy-duty housing, air purge, water cooling, and quick-release connectors, designed to endure the toughest environments.
Excess slag may be a challenge, but with the right insight, it becomes an opportunity to enhance yield, improve product quality, and protect your earnings by taking care of your equipment. The early alerts from this system allow you more flexibility to schedule downtime for maintenance. With a pre-emptive approach, you will increase the useful time for your assets, also increasing savings.
Take a step toward smarter steel production. Our experts are here to help you unlock the full monitoring potential of the TV36 ThermoView and AT IRSX devices for slag detection.