In this application we discuss infrared sensors with a specific wavelength. These sensors can be used with metal objects for oil detections.
Various metals are put through processing in the metal processing industry. Examples of such metals are iron, (stainless) steel, titanium and cupper. In order to process these into plates, tubes or ball bearings, for example, there are industrial processes. Think of processes such as punching, drilling, sharpening and milling. Herein, it is crucial to protect the metal as well as the metal processing machine. With oil, for example to prevent damaging friction. However, this oil becomes a hindrance. Because metals have to be cleaned. If this doesn't happen correctly, the remaining oil forms a risk. When used in electrical systems, the oil affects the electrical conductivity. This can be life-threatening in systems such as electrical gates. Infrared sensors are a way to prevent this. These sensors can perform oil detections and measure oil residues.
Oil detections and measurements belong to the capabilities of the SPECTRO-M-10-MIR sensors from Sensor Instruments. The sensors not only detect the presence of oil, but also measure the amount (CH1). This is through a reference measurement (CH0) of a surface without oil, that the sensor uses to determine the difference. This does not only ensure a correct detection about the presence of oil but also a more efficient and effective.
Want to learn about the possibilities of determing the thickness of an oil layer? Consider a thickness measurement of oil on metal surfaces.
