Galvanizing Thickness Measurement with Continuous Monitoring.
Enhance cast lead thickness measurement with a fully automated system designed for seamless integration into your production line. Our turnkey solution—Virtual Micrometer + Scanning Frame + Measuring App—gives you full control over thickness consistency and quality.
Virtual Micrometer for cast lead thickness measurement
All the galvanizing thickness data you need, when you need it
Detect even the smallest thickness changes when they happen.
Get live, daily and monthly views of key production metrics.
View a complete record of your strip thickness throughout the entire coil.
Set alerts with alarms and notifications.
Connect to your systems with PLC integration and APIs.
MG5 galvanizing thickness measurement gauge for accurate
zinc coating control
The MG5 is a highly adaptable galvanizing thickness measurement gauge, designed for precise thickness and width monitoring in galvanizing lines. Available in five stroke lengths (24 in, 48 in, 80 in, and 86 in), it accommodates various measurement requirements, ensuring accurate coating control across different industrial applications.
By providing real-time galvanization thickness and width tests, MG5 helps manufacturers maintain consistent zinc coating, optimize material usage, and improve process efficiency.
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Mate Gauge offers a diverse range of laser sensors designed for inline, non-contact thickness measurement. We have carefully selected our sensors to provide application-specific measurement solutions ideal for Galvanizing lines.
Sensors: 50mm Pro
Measurement Distance
+/-10mm
Air Gap
61mm
Resolution
0.5um
Accuracy - Typical
4um
Accuracy - Full range
10um
Stand-off w/ air purge
31mm
IEC/IFDA (CDRH) Laser Class
2
Measurement Frequency
10 000Hz
Sensors: 150mm Pro
Measurement Distance
+/-40mm
Air Gap
253mm
Resolution
0.5um
Accuracy - Typical
10um
Accuracy - Full range
25um
Stand-off w/ air purge
127mm
IEC/IFDA (CDRH) Laser Class
2
Measurement Frequency
10 000Hz
How MG5 enables automated galvanizing thickness measurement on your line
Seamless installation for galvanizing lines
- Easy Mounting & Integration – The MG5 system installs directly onto galvanizing lines with minimal modifications, offering flexibility across different production setups.
- PLC & Network Compatibility – Seamlessly connects with your production control system, enabling real-time data transfer for galvanizing thickness measurement and width monitoring.
- Robust & Scalable Design – Available in multiple sizes (24 in, 48 in, 80 in, and 86 in), MG5 adapts to various galvanization thickness and width test requirements.
- Automated Operation – Runs continuously with minimal manual intervention, ensuring accurate measurement of zinc coating thickness.
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How MG5 performs galvanizing thickness measurement
1. Strip Scanning Begins
The Gauge&Go App continuously scans the incoming galvanized strip.
2. Real-Time Cross-Sectional Measurement
Laser sensors traverse the strip, measuring zinc coating thickness at multiple points.
3. Live Data Processing
The system calculates key parameters such as thickness profile, min/max thickness, standard deviation, and width.
4. Instant Display & Analysis
Data is visualized on an easy-to-read dashboard, providing operators with real-time insights.
5. Automated Alerts & Reports
Any deviations from set tolerances trigger alerts, allowing for quick adjustments.
Mate Gauge solves your challenges in galvanizing thickness measurement
Inconsistent zinc coating leads to quality issues?
Variations in thickness can result in coating that is too thin, reducing corrosion resistance, or too thick, increasing material costs. Mate Gauge provides real-time galvanizing thickness measurement, allowing operators to make instant adjustments and maintain coating uniformity.
Manual checks cause production delays and inefficiencies?
Sampling methods slow down the process and fail to provide full coverage. Mate Gauge automates thickness and width measurement across the entire coil, reducing reliance on manual inspections and ensuring every section meets customer specifications.
X-ray gauges pose regulatory and operational challenges?
Traditional X-ray-based thickness gauges require radiation safety compliance, specialized handling, and periodic recalibration. Mate Gauge’s laser-based measurement system eliminates these concerns, providing non-contact, maintenance-friendly thickness and width monitoring with no regulatory restrictions.
Overuse of zinc increases costs and material waste?
Excessive coating application wastes valuable zinc and raises production expenses. With continuous inline monitoring, Mate Gauge optimizes material usage, minimizing waste while maintaining corrosion protection standards.
The advantages of using Mate Gauge for galvanizing thickness measurement
FOR YOU
Increased efficiency
Minimized material wastage
Reduced production downtime
Automate production
Customer satisfaction
FOR YOUR
CUSTOMERS
Consistently high-quality steel products that meet their specifications
Take Full Control of Your Galvanizing Thickness Measurement
Reduce Waste. Improve Consistency. Automate Control
Ditch manual coating checks and outdated methods. Upgrade your line with a galvanizing thickness measurement gauge for smarter, real-time monitoring. See how automated galvanizing thickness and width measurement can improve your process!
Case Study: Galvanized Steel
Mate Gauge has successfully shipped its largest MG5 laser thickness measurement system for a leading North American steel manufacturer, featuring a custom horizontal C-frame configuration.
