Gauge Platform Upgrades

Revitalize Your Gauge Systems With SenTek Corporation

Is your measuring equipment showing its age? SenTek Corporation specializes in breathing new life into older gauges and scanner systems. We offer comprehensive gauge platform upgrades and replacements to keep your operations running smoothly. Our services include:

• Upgrades for outdated systems
• Full replacements when necessary
• Revitalization of older gauges
• Scanner system modernization
• Calibration and fine-tuning
• Integration of new technologies

With over 35 years of experience, SenTek Corporation delivers industry-leading customer service and high-quality, durable equipment. Reach out today to discuss how we can enhance your measurement capabilities.

System Upgrades

We use both the 1000 System and the 500 System as upgrade platforms, depending on the type and complexity of the older gauge system. Benefits to upgrading older gauge systems to the SenTek 1000 or 500 include:

• Cost savings: With a low component count and commercially available components, our platform products are inexpensive to purchase and especially to maintain. In some cases the purchase cost of a new upgrade system is equal to or lower than the cost to replace even one proprietary component in an older gauge system.

• Flexible setup: With an open architecture and LabVIEW software, each upgrade system can be expanded and customized with little effort. Special operator screens and host link interfaces are easily added or changed.

• Improved performance: SenTek’s high-speed signal processing results in faster measurement and considerably lower sensor noise. Combined with our new Electrometer we can tune older gauge devices to meet new requirements without costly gauge replacements.

• Fast installation/conversion: The simple architecture of the new gauge platforms permits us to convert and install the upgrade components in some cases as quickly as a day, resulting in very little downtime on the machines.

Vibration and Thickness Gauge High-Speed Signal Analysis

SenTek provides a variety of tools, techniques, and services for analyzing various vibration and repetitive thickness variations, sometimes known as “mill chatter."

Higher frequency vibration harmonics resulting from undesired interaction between the work rolls and backup rolls can cause very narrow but significant thickness variations in the rolled product. These thickness variations are often too narrow for conventional thickness gauges to detect and report. Over the past several years, SenTek has developed a set of tools and techniques for detecting, reporting and analyzing these thickness variations.

In a modern, high-speed rolling mill, the gauge and the mill control form a large feedback loop that can make it very difficult to determine whether the gauge device is accurately measuring the thickness variations. Our very high speed X-ray gauge with a micro-focus beam combined with a spectrum analyzer built in to the gauge device will detect and report even very narrow bands of thickness variations. A heavy-duty accelerometer in the gauge device will display the vibration frequencies and allow the user to determine which frequencies are due to actual thickness variations, roll eccentricity problems, and those that are due to vibration. These tools are available as part of our gauge systems or as stand-alone rolling mill tools and services.

Signs Your Gauge Platforms Need an Upgrade

Recognizing when your gauge systems require attention is crucial for maintaining accuracy and efficiency. SenTek Corporation can help you identify and address these issues:

• Inconsistent or unreliable measurements
• Difficulty interfacing with modern software
• Increased maintenance frequency
• Slower processing speeds
• Limited functionality compared to newer models
• Compatibility issues with other equipment

Don't let outdated technology hold your operations back. Contact SenTek Corporation to explore our gauge platform upgrade solutions.

Why Choose SenTek Corporation for Your Upgrade Needs

When you partner with SenTek Corporation for your gauge platform upgrades, you're choosing a leader in mechanical engineering. Our approach offers numerous benefits:

• Rapid response with estimates provided within 24 hours
• Comprehensive radiation and automation services
• Expert repair and refurbishment capabilities
• Precise gauge calibration
• Customized heat induction solutions
• Emergency response available 24/7

Experience the SenTek difference. Reach out to our team to discuss your specific upgrade requirements.

Take the Next Step in Measurement Technology

Don't let outdated gauge platforms hold your business back. SenTek Corporation is ready to elevate your measurement capabilities with our expert upgrade services. As a woman-owned, family-operated business serving clients nationwide since 1999, we bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence to every project. Our multilingual team, fluent in English and Swedish, ensures clear communication throughout the upgrade process.

Contact SenTek Corporation today and take the first step towards optimizing your measurement systems for the future.