PropertyMon: Inline Measurement System

The PropertyMon inline steel strip measurement system is a cutting-edge solution designed to address the growing challenges in the steel industry. With increasing quality demands, higher productivity targets, and intense cost pressures, precise process measurement and control have become critical for steel producers. Stable and consistent production, particularly for high-strength grades, requires advanced tools to ensure quality and efficiency. Conventional tensile testing methods, which provide data only at specific sample points, fall short of delivering the comprehensive coverage needed for process optimization. PropertyMon overcomes these limitations by offering continuous, non-destructive measurement of mechanical and magnetic properties along the entire length of steel strips, ensuring real-time feedback and enhanced process control.

PropertyMon utilizes an electromagnetic principle to perform real-time, contactless inspections across the entire steel strip. This advanced system measures both mechanical and magnetic properties, providing immediate feedback that is visualized for operators and stored in an internal database. Designed to operate at full plant speeds, the non-contact sensor heads ensure accurate measurements independent of strip speed.

PropertyMon is compatible with a wide range of ferromagnetic steel grades, including micro-alloyed, interstitial-free (IF), dual-phase, silicon, and transformation-induced plasticity (TRIP) steels. Seamlessly integrating with Level 1 and Level 2 automation systems, PropertyMon ensures synchronized data flow and comprehensive quality documentation, making it an indispensable tool for modern steel plants.

Benefits of the PropertyMon from Primetals Technologies

• Advanced inline measurement: continuously assesses mechanical and magnetic properties along the entire strip without destructive testing.
• Real-time feedback: provides immediate visualization and data storage to enhance process control and quality assurance.
• Comprehensive coverage: measures properties across the full strip length, reducing reliance on laboratory testing.
• Versatile application: offers a suitable solution for all hot- and cold-rolled ferromagnetic steel grades.
• Process optimization: quickly identifies deviations, enabling timely corrective actions.
• Reduction in customer claims: enhanced quality assurance minimizes defects and customer complaints.
• Operational efficiency: compact sensor design supports high-speed operation without compromising accuracy.
• Cost-effective solution: reduces the need for extensive laboratory testing, saving time and resources.