Slab Production: Tracking, Measurement and Yard Management
Reliable tracking, identification and measurement from the caster to the rolling mill
Slab production involves heavy loads, high temperatures and closely linked process steps. Reliable material data is essential whenever slabs move between casting, inspection, storage, reheating and rolling. LogoTek solutions combine warehouse management, sensor-based tracking, optical identification and contact-free measurement to maintain transparency across these demanding production and logistics processes.
LTWMS manages slab locations, material history, warehouse occupancy and transport orders within the yard. Production schedules, material properties, storage rules and restrictions can be considered when selecting storage locations and coordinating cranes or other means of transport. Process data from connected tracking systems updates the warehouse image automatically, while interfaces to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 systems connect logistics with plant automation and production planning.
On roller tables, interacting 2D scanners can provide continuous tracking over long distances and support slab positioning in front of furnaces. Cameras and OCR systems can read stamped or paint-marked identifiers and provide an additional identification point in the material flow. For dimensional quality control, LogoTek supplies measuring systems for hot and cold slabs using 1D and 2D sensors. Depending on the application, these systems determine length, width, thickness and profile. For the slab-measurement system described by LogoTek, stated specifications include accuracy below 1 mm and material temperatures up to 1,350 °C.
Key capabilities
- Slab-yard management and optimized transport coordination
- Sensor-based tracking on cranes, in yards and on roller tables
- Optical identification of stamped or paint-marked slab IDs
- Contact-free measurement of hot and cold slabs
From basic and detailed engineering to installation, commissioning and support, LogoTek develops solutions tailored to the existing plant environment and the customer’s operating concept.
FAQ
Questions about slab production
Answers about slab tracking, yard management, identification and measurement.
How can slabs be tracked from casting to rolling?
Position and process data can be combined with material identities so slab movements remain traceable between production, inspection, storage and reheating.
How does yard management support slab storage?
A warehouse-management solution can maintain locations and status, apply storage rules and coordinate available transport equipment.
Which identification methods can be used for slabs?
Optical recognition and sensor-based tracking can be selected according to the available markings and handling process.
Can slab measurement data be integrated with production systems?
Yes. Contact-free measurement data can be transferred through defined interfaces to the systems used in the production flow.