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Measurement Solutions for Steel Production
Reliable non-contact mold level, density, and process measurement for extreme steelmaking environments.
Explore industries by the type of process environment and material challenges commonly encountered:
Common Steel Production Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Continuous casting molds | Mold Level |
| Coke, ore and flux feed systems | Weight, Mass Flow |
| Raw material bins, hoppers and storage silos | Continuous or Point Level, Weight |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Molten steel and extreme heat damage contact sensors
- Dust, steam, and heavy vibration reduce measurement stability
- Slag, buildup and turbulent material surfaces distort readings
- Continuous casting requires precise, uninterrupted mold-level control
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Steel Production Measurement Challenges
Conventional sensors cannot withstand extreme heat in
steelmaking →
Reliable measurement in high-temperature steel processes
Contact devices are damaged by molten metal, slag, or scale →
External measurement, no contact with molten or abrasive material
Mold, caster, and vessel vibration affect sensor performance →
Compensates for vibration in continuous casting operations
Harsh conditions reduce reliability in critical level applications →
Stable measurement in mold level applications
Maintenance or failure in critical areas risks costly downtime →
Minimal maintenance in high-value steel production processes
Find the Right System for Your Steel Production Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for molten materials, abrasive feedstocks and extreme steelmaking environments.
Continuous-Level Measurement
Continuously monitor material levels in furnaces, slag vessels, transfer ladles, bins, hoppers and storage silos.
Mold-Level Measurement
Provide fast, precise control of molten-steel level in continuous-casting molds.
Weight Measurement
Measure coke, ore, flux and other bulk feed materials moving through conveying systems.
Mass Flow Measurement
Track the throughput of coke, ore, flux and other materials feeding the steelmaking process.
Not sure which system fits your application?
Need help with your measurement application?
Ronan will work closely with you to develop a reliable measurement solution for your most challenging process applications.
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About
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.