Automotive Industry

APPLICATION GUIDANCE

Automotive Industry

In the painting of new car bodies and many other products, long term durability and consumer appeal are dependent upon the quality of the coating application processes. This quality, determined by adhesion, hardness, corrosion resistance, finish and colour, depends largely upon curing temperature cycles. Calex's non-contact infrared temperature sensors are capable of giving the user or OEM tight control over this cycle, where none existed before.

Detailed application notes: paint curing (PDF) Non-contact measurements in tyre manufacturing with the PyroCouple (PDF)

Suggested Products

PyroCouple

• Low cost

• General purpose

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The high emissivity of automotive paint means the low-cost PyroCouple is ideal for the job. This sensor is also well-suited to measuring tyre rubber temperature. A wide range of analogue outputs is available.
PyroUSB

• 4-20 mA & USB outputs

• -40 to 1000°C

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The PyroUSB's peak hold and valley hold functions could be used to eliminate the effects of looking at heaters or oven walls in between car bodies.

PyroBus

• RS485 Modbus interface

• -20 to 500°C

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The PyroBus has peak/valley hold processing capability, and the RS485 Modbus interface makes it ideal for automotive applications where temperatures at several points must be monitored simultaneously.
PyroUSB 2.2

• 0-20 or 4-20 mA & USB outputs

• 45 to 2000°C

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The temperature of hot steel components can be measured accurately using the short-wavelength PyroUSB 2.2.

For assistance in choosing the most suitable sensor for your application, please contact Calex.