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Measurement Solutions for Nonferrous Metal Processing
Reliable non-contact level and density measurement for heat treatment, chemical bath, and aggressive metal processing applications.
Explore industries by the type of process environment and material challenges commonly encountered:
Common Nonferrous Metal Processing Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
|
Smelting furnaces and molten-metal vessels |
Continuous or Point Level |
|
Electrolytic and chemical-processing tanks |
Continuous or Point Level, Density |
|
Leach, precipitation and solution-treatment vessels |
Continuous or Point Level, Density |
|
Concentrate, alumina and additive feed systems |
Weight, Mass Flow |
|
Molten-metal launders and transfer channels |
Continuous or Point Level |
|
Raw-material and intermediate-product silos |
Continuous or Point Level, Weight |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Extreme heat limits conventional sensor performance
- Molten metal, slag and buildup damage contact instruments
- Corrosive chemical baths and process solutions shorten sensor life
- Changing material density and turbulent flow reduce measurement stability
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Nonferrous Metal Processing Measurement Challenges
Contact sensors are damaged by hot, abrasive, or corrosive materials →
External measurement, no contact with harsh process media
Vibration and mechanical stress affect conventional devices →
Compensates for vibration in demanding metal processing equipment
Steam, dust, and process contamination reduce reliability →
Compensates for challenging internal process conditions
Buildup or scaling causes inaccurate readings →
Compensates for coating and scale on internals
Frequent replacement increases downtime in critical operations →
Minimal maintenance and improved process continuity
Find the Right System for Your Nonferrous Metal Processing Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for high-temperature, corrosive and abrasive nonferrous-metal processes.
Continuous Level Measurement
Continuously monitor material levels in process vessels, high-temperature storage vessels, bins and hoppers.
Density Measurement
Measure changing density and concentration in chemical baths, slurries and metal-processing streams.
Weight Measurement
Measure ore, concentrate, flux and other bulk feed materials moving on conveyors.
Mass Flow Measurement
Track material throughput through feed, transfer and liquid-process systems.
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For more than 60 years, Ronan Engineering has manufactured reliable and leading-edge instrumentation systems. As providers of real-time monitoring and measurements of critical process control points, Ronan has kept some of the world’s largest plants, factories, and facilities running safely and efficiently. Ronan has established manufacturing, sales and service facilities in Kentucky and the United Kingdom.