Pickling Line Thickness Measurement with Continuous Monitoring.
Enhance pickling line 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 slit strip thickness measurement
All the pickling line 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 pickling line thickness measurement system for consistent coil processing
The MG5 system delivers reliable pickling line thickness measurement and width monitoring, helping manufacturers maintain coil accuracy either before or after the pickling bath. With stroke lengths of 24 in, 48 in, 80 in, and 86 in, MG5 adapts to various line setups with minimal disruption.
By enabling continuous pickling line thickness monitoring, MG5 helps reduce scrap, avoid off-spec material, and ensure correct thickness throughout the cleaning process—without relying on manual checks. For operations aiming to improve efficiency and meet strict customer requirements, MG5 provides the reliable data needed to stay in control.
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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 Pickling 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 pickling line thickness measurement on your line
Seamless installation for pickling lines
- Easy Mounting & Integration – The MG5 system installs directly onto slitting lines with minimal modifications, making it simple to upgrade existing operations without costly downtime or reconfiguration.
- PLC & Network Compatibility – MG5 integrates with your control system to deliver real-time pickling line thickness measurement and optional width monitoring, allowing operators to catch deviations early and maintain process stability.
- Robust & Scalable Design – With multiple stroke length options (24 in, 48 in, 80 in, and 86 in), MG5 adapts to different line widths and material profiles, helping you maintain thickness control across a range of coil types and production demands.
- Automated Operation – MG5 enables continuous pickling line thickness monitoring, reducing manual inspection, cutting material waste, and improving quality consistency—ensuring your output meets customer specifications.
How MG5 performs pickling line thickness monitoring
1. Strip Scanning Begins
The Gauge&Go App continuously scans the incoming strip on the pickling line, capturing real-time data for thickness and width measurement either before or after the pickling bath.
2. Real-Time Cross-Sectional Measurement
The laser sensors move across the coil, capturing thickness data 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 pickling line thickness measurement
Measurement complexities due to corrosive pickling environments?
The acidic atmosphere and high humidity near the pickling bath can degrade conventional measurement tools. Mate Gauge’s laser-based system is built for the conditions of pickling lines, delivering stable and consistent thickness data even in corrosive or high-vibration environments.
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.
Material wastage due to over-thickness?
When operators can’t verify thickness continuously, they may rely on safety margins that increase steel usage. Mate Gauge helps reduce this waste by measuring actual coil thickness in real time, allowing teams to work confidently within tighter tolerances.
Inconsistent coil thickness affects downstream processing?
Pickling lines don’t modify strip thickness—but if the incoming coil is out of spec, it can cause issues in downstream equipment like leveling, slitting, or recoiling. Mate Gauge provides real-time thickness measurement before or after the pickling bath, ensuring only compliant coils proceed through the line.
The advantages of using Mate Gauge for pickling line 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 Pickling Line Thickness Measurement
Reduce Waste. Improve Consistency. Automate Control
Stop relying on delayed, manual thickness checks. Upgrade your pickling process with smarter, data-driven control and see how automated pickling thickness and width monitoring can transform your production!
