Model / Spectral Response | Temperature Range | Optical Resolution | Applications |
---|---|---|---|
LT
8-14 µm
|
-40 to 1000 ºC -40 to 1832 ºF |
up to 70:1
|
Low temperature applications, such as thick plastics, asphalt, carpeting, coated paper, thermoforming and food |
G5
5 µm
|
250 to 2250 ºC 482 to 4082 ºF |
up to 70:1
|
Glass surface temperature for bending, tempering, annealing and sealing |
G7
7.9 µm
|
300 to 900 ºC (572 to 1652 ºF) |
up to 70:1
|
Ultra-thin drawn glass |
P3
3.43 µm
|
25 to 450 ºC (77 to 842 ºF) |
20:1
|
Extrusion and converting of thin films: polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene |
P7
7.9 µm
|
10°C to 360°C 50°F to 680°F |
33:1
|
Production and converting of films of polyester (PET), fluoroplastic, Teflon®, acrylic, nylon (polyamide) |
MT
3.9 µm
|
200°C to 2250°C 842°F to 4082°F |
up to 70:1
|
Furnace refractory, flame hardening and brazing |
HT
2.2 µm
|
500°C to 2000°C 932°F to 3632°F |
60:1
|
Ferrous and nonferrous metals, induction heating, furnaces, laboratory research |
1M
1 µm
|
500°C to 2300°C 932°F to 4172°F |
150:1
|
Semiconductor, metals forging, molten glass |
2M
1.6 µm
|
250°C to 1400°C 482°F to 2552°F |
150:1
|
Non ferrous and unoxidized metals, galvanizing lines and steel annealing |
3M
2.3 µm
|
100°C to 600°C 212°F to 1112°F |
70:1
|
Rolling mills, wire coating and annealing, laser welding, plastic tubing extensions |