SRB Controls delivers advanced infrared pyrometry solutions for industries where traditional contact-based sensors fall short. From steel mills to aluminum extrusion plants, our non-contact instruments provide precise, real-time temperature measurement in extreme conditions, improving product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
At SRB Controls, we deliver precise non-contact infrared pyrometry with in-field blackbody calibration for unmatched accuracy and compliance. From steel and aluminum to glass and chemicals, our solutions help you maintain quality, minimize downtime, and meet sustainability goals in the most demanding high-temperature environments.
In-field blackbody calibration keeps your pyrometers accurate, traceable, and audit-ready for long-term reliability and compliance.
Measure extreme temperatures safely on red-hot, fast-moving, or hard-to-reach targets without touching the process.
From billets and slabs to glass ribbon, heat treatment, and coated parts, our infrared solutions adapt to multiple industrial use cases.
Optical pyrometry eliminates direct contact near hazardous areas, protecting operators and equipment.
Rugged infrared sensors deliver stable readings in dust, vibration, steam, and high-heat environments where other technologies fail.
Chief Technology Officer & Head of Operations, Noventa Energy Partners
“SRB has always provided products to us reliably and timely and Blair was always there to provide expertise about the correct products we required and solutions we needed.”
VP QPSP Distribution, Enwave Energy Corp
“SRB Controls offers great service , knowledge of multiple applications and extensive experience. We chose to work with SRB because we wanted better control of our mixture and flow measurement.”
Manager of Welding and Metallurgy, Samuel Associated Tube Group
“I’ve worked with Blair and SRB Controls on many projects over the years. We have developed a great confidence in both Blair and SRB as a result of their often proven depth of product knowledge, specific product application expertise and their overall professionalism as we have partnered with them to continuously improve reliability and productivity at our company”
Senior Staff Specialist - Instrumentation, Stelco – Hamilton Works
Primary Steel
Foundry & Caster
Hot Rolling
Galv Lines
Steel Pipes
ensure consistent temperature readingh for increased productivity.
Flare & Pilot Monitoring plus Flame Intensity
To maintain long-term accuracy, SRB offers on-site blackbody calibration services for infrared pyrometers. This unique capability ensures instruments remain reliable even after years of operation in demanding environments.
Guarantees compliance with industry standards
Reduces the risk of costly scrap or rework
Extends the lifecycle of pyrometers in extreme conditions
Accurate infrared measurement for stable, uniform materials.
Advanced accuracy in complex environments like molten metals.
When production environments include flames, steam, scale and changing surface conditions, you need temperature measurement you can trust. These case studies highlight how infrared pyrometry is applied in real plants and labs to improve accuracy, throughput and quality.
Explore the case studies below, then book a consult to confirm the right sensor and mounting strategy for your process.
Industry: Steel
The challenge: Accurate end-to-end temperature measurement across reheat furnace, descaler, rolling stands and cooling zone, including view-through combustion gases, steam, water and scale.
The approach: Dual-wavelength pyrometry in the furnace and stands to correct for emissivity changes and see through obstructions, plus a long-distance dual-wavelength setup in the cooling zone for reliable measurement even with partial view and misalignment.
Outcome focus: Stable readings across harsh zones to support quality control and process consistency.
Industry: Aluminum manufacturing
The challenge: Reduce scrap while maintaining high-quality throughput by controlling critical temperatures through extrusion.
The approach: Multi-wavelength pyrometry with application-specific algorithms to measure key points like press exit, billet, die and quench temperature, enabling consistent control across multiple presses.
Outcome focus: Lower scrap, better repeatability and improved energy efficiency.
Industry: Aerospace and R&D
The challenge: Measure nozzle temperature through superheated gases and intense rocket flames where most sensors cannot maintain signal reliability.
The approach: Selective wavelength pyrometry at 1.86 μm designed to view through flames and combustion gases, supporting qualification testing in extreme conditions.
Outcome focus: Reliable temperature measurement in flame-heavy environments for validation and testing.
