X-Pact® Sense integrates intelligent sensor systems and advanced camera-based solutions to enhance process automation in steelmaking, ensuring real-time monitoring and improved operational efficiency. This innovative technology enables seamless data collection and analysis, driving productivity and safety in the harsh environments of converter plants and electric arc furnaces. 

X-Pact® Sense for electric steelmaking

  • Slag detection with X-Pact® Sense

    All in one: sensor, evaluation, recording and communication

    Timely, safe and intelligent slag detection, automatic tapping process support, overflow detection at the converter mouth incl. data evaluation and alarm function.

    Key features

    • Easy integration into existing and new production facilities
    • Data exchange with the plant automation system
    • Support for the operating personnel
       

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Increased tapping process reliability
    • Low maintenance

    Quality

    • Controlled slag amount

    Digitalization

    • Intelligent evaluation algorithms
    • Web interface
    • Connectivity
  • Ladle identification with X-Pact® Sense

    Full automatic infrared all-in-one ladle recognition system

    Use of patented infrared technology to identify the ladles for the vacuum process.

    Key features

    • Flexible installation distance (1m – 15m)
    • Reliable for temperatures > 300°C
    • Only (PoE) LAN-cable connection / no additional electrical periphery required
  • X-Pact® Sense Offgas

    Maintenance free and fast insitu laser gas technology

    Key features

    • Maintenance free solution with no gas extraction and gas preparation
    • Very fast gas sampling < 1s
    • No gas preparation room required

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Improved model response due to fast process feedback
    • Higher system availability
    • Lowest OPEX (maintenance)
  • X-Pact® Sense Water

    Detect water leaks instantly

    Key features

    • Increased personal protection
    • Prevention of downtimes of the plant
    • Detected leakage -> prompt reaction
    • Avoiding negative media and loss of image due to environmental impact

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Increased overall safety for personnel
    • Reduced interruptions of production

    Efficiency

    • Production cost optimization

    Digitalization

    • Advanced process control and prevention of injuries
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X-Pact® Sense for converter steelmaking

  • Torpedo tracking with X-Pact® Sense

    Seamless tracking and coordination of torpedo vehicles

    Key features

    • Complete traceability of cars and accurate timing
    • Reduction of manual activities and manual mistakes
    • Integration with automation of blast furnace and melt shop

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Reduction transfer and handling time up to 20%
    • Minimum heat loss of hot metal
  • Suction Pressure Measurement with X-Pact® Sense

    Reliable measurement of suction pressure in BOF

    Our solution includes sensor and flame size evaluation in a single device, resulting in an intelligent machine learning method for suction pressure calculation.
    Suction pressure is evaluated based on flame size and additional process parameters. Communication takes place in a PC-based solution.

  • Slag detection with X-Pact® Sense

    All in one: sensor, evaluation, recording and communication

    Timely, safe and intelligent slag detection, automatic tapping process support, overflow detection at the converter mouth incl. data evaluation and alarm function.

    Key features

    • Easy integration into existing and new production facilities
    • Data exchange with the plant automation system
    • Support for the operating personnel
       

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Increased tapping process reliability
    • Low maintenance

    Quality

    • Controlled slag amount

    Digitalization

    • Intelligent evaluation algorithms
    • Web interface
    • Connectivity
  • Ladle identification with X-Pact® Sense

    Full automatic infrared all-in-one ladle recognition system

    Use of patented infrared technology to identify the ladles for the vacuum process.

    Key features

    • Flexible installation distance (1m – 15m)
    • Reliable for temperatures > 300°C
    • Only (PoE) LAN-cable connection / no additional electrical periphery required
  • X-Pact® Sense Water

    Detect water leaks instantly

    Key features

    • Increased personal protection
    • Prevention of downtimes of the plant
    • Detected leakage -> prompt reaction
    • Avoiding negative media and loss of image due to environmental impact

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Increased overall safety for personnel
    • Reduced interruptions of production

    Efficiency

    • Production cost optimization

    Digitalization

    • Advanced process control and prevention of injuries
  • X-Pact® Sense Offgas

    Maintenance free and fast insitu laser gas technology

    Key features

    • Maintenance free solution with no gas extraction and gas preparation
    • Very fast gas sampling < 1s
    • No gas preparation room required

    Benefits

    Productivity

    • Improved model response due to fast process feedback
    • Higher system availability
    • Lowest OPEX (maintenance)

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