We offer a range of cutting-edge infrared temperature sensors specifically engineered for glass applications and demanding glass manufacturing processes.
If you’re not sure which infrared thermometer is the ideal fit for your unique process requirements, please get in touch with our expert team. We’re here to help you identify the perfect solution to optimise your glass production.
What is a Pyrometer for Glass Applications?
A pyrometer for glass measurement is a specialised infrared thermometer designed to accurately measure the temperature of glass surfaces with unparalleled precision. It utilises the infrared radiation emitted by the glass to determine its temperature without making direct contact.
This non-contact approach is absolutely crucial because glass is transparent to traditional infrared wavelengths, making contact-based methods impractical and often impossible. Pyrometers for glass applications are indispensable in industries like glass manufacturing, automotive, architectural glass, and research, where exact temperature control is vital for product quality, energy efficiency, and process stability.
How Do You Precisely Measure Glass Temperature?
Measuring glass temperature can be exceptionally challenging due to its transparent nature and unique emissivity characteristics. The most effective and widely adopted method involves using a non-contact infrared thermometer or pyrometer specifically calibrated for glass. These advanced devices can accurately measure the surface temperature of the glass by detecting the infrared radiation emitted from it, typically at specific wavelengths where glass is opaque.
While thermocouples or RTD sensors can be used in contact with some glass surfaces or within the glass melt, they are not suitable for surface temperature measurement of finished or semi-finished glass products and can interfere with the process. For precise, real-time, and non-invasive surface temperature measurement, specialised infrared pyrometers are the industry standard for glass manufacturers.
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