1. Thermal Imaging
  2. System Solutions
  3. Steel Production
  4. Crane Rope Monitoring in Steelworks
Steel Produc­tion

Infrared Ther­mo­graphy for Crane Rope Monit­oring in Steel­works

  • Fully automatic 24/7 monitoring to detect weak points on crane ropes

  • Special tele-optics to detect smallest rope structures over long distances

  • Automatic warning and alarm when critical temperatures are reached on the rope

  • Precise measured values even under the most adverse environmental conditions

InfraTec Crane Rope Monitoring - ©iStock-PG-1973

Steel production and processing are accompanied by numerous thermal processes. For quality assurance purposes, the temperatures of the steel itself are recorded and evaluated during production.

Careful attention must also be paid to the tools and equipment needed for production, including the cranes used to transport the ladles of pig iron. The crane ropes are exposed to great heat when filling the converter (charging). If the ropes become thermally overloaded and simultaneously subjected to strong mechanical stress, they can break, causing molten steel to leak into the production hall. In order to reliably eliminate the likelihood of such a disastrous scenario, a thermographic camera provides a continuous real time temperature measurement and threshold alarming. This allows the reliable early detection of weak points through non-contact monitoring of the temperature of the crane ropes.

Requirements for a thermographic system are very high in this environment. Thermal anomalies must be detected from a great distance despite dust and steam on the very small structures of the rope. Furthermore, the ropes themselves are in front of a hot background.

InfraTec Crane Rope Monitoring Camera Head - ©InfraTec
InfraTec Crane Rope Monitoring

Camera Protective Housings

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InfraTec provides a solution to this task with the VarioCAM® HD head. The camera is protected from adverse environmental conditions by a special protective housing with cooling and air purge and equipped with special tele-optics as well as an interface to the control system of the steelworks. Temperature measurement is carried out fully automatically with two cameras on each converter – one for monitoring directly during charging and one for a repeat inspection after this process.

The data is transmitted to the control system where it is displayed on a screen. If the pre-configured temperature thresholds are exceeded, an automatic warning is issued by the system and then, if necessary, an alarm is issued for each crane. The special software required was especially adapted for this process and its demands and is based on the INDU-SCAN 4.0 software from InfraTec.

InfraTec Crane Rope Monitoring - Thermography - ©InfraTec
InfraTec Crane Rope Monitoring - Thermography

Bene­fits of Ther­mo­graphic Crane Rope Monit­oring

  • Full automatic operation without stopping the crane

  • Monitoring and thermal characterisation of the crane rope even under difficult visibility conditions for the safe prevention of accidents or damage

  • High-resolution thermographic camera technology in a robust protective camera housing that protects against dirt and heat

  • Reliable alarm release at defined pre and main alarm limits

  • Customised system alignment and adjustment

  • Software for parameterisation, supervision, operation, display, evaluation and playback

  • Easy to operate data presentation in the steel plant network

  • Remote access available

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It is not unusual for tasks to be associated with special requirements. Discuss your specific application needs with our specialists, receive further technical information or learn more about our additional services.

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Use of Crane Rope Monit­oring for these Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions

InfraTec | Thermography in Casting, molten metal - Picture credits: @ iStock / Warut1

Metal­ Industry

Achieving continuous improvement in process reliability and productivity is a top priority in the metal industry and can be supported by thermography.

All branches and application areas

Infrared Cameras for Crane Rope Monit­oring

InfraTec Infrared camera
Compact Cameras

PIR uc 605

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

InfraTec Infrared camera
System Cameras

PIR uc LWIR 600

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled microbolometer focal-plane array

InfraTec Infrared camera
System Cameras

VarioCAM® HDx head 600

Image Format(640 x 480) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

InfraTec Infrared camera
System Cameras

VarioCAM® HD head 800

Image Format(1,024 x 768) IR-Pixel
Detector typeUncooled Microbolometer Focal Plane Array

InfraTec service

Full Service Package

For more than 30 years InfraTec has been providing comprehensive service in addition to high-end thermographic cameras. For example, you can have your camera recalibrated by us. On the basis of a project analysis, we assist you in the realization of thermographic measurements and tests. In the event of a malfunction, you will receive extensive support from our in-house service department via remote maintenance. Let’s find out, what we can do for you.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

InfraTec service

Full Service Package

For more than 30 years InfraTec has been providing comprehensive service in addition to high-end thermographic cameras. For example, you can have your camera recalibrated by us. On the basis of a project analysis, we assist you in the realization of thermographic measurements and tests. In the event of a malfunction, you will receive extensive support from our in-house service department via remote maintenance. Let’s find out, what we can do for you.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

Fairs and Trade Shows

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Thermography

SEMI-THERM – 40th Annual Semi­con­ductor Thermal Meas­ure­ment, Modeling and Manage­ment Symposium

2024-03-26 - 2024-03-27
San Jose, USA

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Thermography

Control

2024-04-23 - 2024-04-26
Stuttgart, Germany

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Thermography

CAM-Work­shop

2024-06-04 - 2024-06-05
Halle, Germany

Logo SEMI-THERM
Thermography

SEMI-THERM – 40th Annual Semi­con­ductor Thermal Meas­ure­ment, Modeling and Manage­ment Symposium

2024-03-26 - 2024-03-27
San Jose, USA

Logo Control
Thermography

Control

2024-04-23 - 2024-04-26
Stuttgart, Germany

Logo Fraunhofer IMWS
Thermography

CAM-Work­shop

2024-06-04 - 2024-06-05
Halle, Germany

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