Tecnar Brings Advanced Real-Time Wall Thickness Measurement Technology to India

Canadian automation and sensor technology specialist Tecnar is strengthening its footprint in the global tube industry by bringing its Lut 2.0 wall thickness gauge to the rapidly growing Indian market. Through a strategic partnership with OM Techcorp, a leading supplier of equipment and technology to India's steel, pipe and tube sectors, the company aims to support manufacturers in improving product quality and process efficiency.

For more than 35 years, Tecnar has been a leading developer of online hot rolling measurement systems for seamless tube production. Its latest Lut 2.0 technology enables manufacturers to measure actual wall thickness and eccentricity in real time during hot rolling operations without physical contact and without the safety concerns associated with radioactive measurement systems.

Designed specifically for the demanding conditions of hot tube rolling mills, Lut 2.0 combines ultrasonic and laser technologies to deliver highly accurate measurements throughout the production process. Unlike conventional systems, the technology is unaffected by the presence of material or a mandrel inside the tube and remains reliable even when the tube is moving during measurement.

One of the key advantages of the system is its wide measurement capability. Lut 2.0 covers wall thicknesses ranging from 3 mm to 70 mm and can be used on virtually any tube diameter above 25 mm. This flexibility makes it suitable for a broad range of seamless tube manufacturing applications.

The system is available in several configurations, including fixed sensors positioned above or beside the production line, as well as scanning models that rotate around the tube during measurement. Lut 2.0 can be installed at multiple locations throughout the seamless tube production process, from the piercing mill to the sizing or stretch-reducing mill.

Beyond measurement accuracy, Tecnar places a strong emphasis on process intelligence. The system features a user-friendly data interface that provides operators and production managers with real-time insights into manufacturing conditions. Detailed tube profiles, batch trends and wall thickness variations are displayed clearly, allowing production teams to identify developing eccentricity issues at an early stage. Potential causes such as tooling wear or roll stand misalignment can therefore be detected and corrected before they impact product quality.

As demand for high-quality seamless tubes continues to grow in India, Tecnar sees significant opportunities for advanced process monitoring technologies. By combining contactless measurement with real-time production analytics, the company aims to help tube manufacturers reduce material waste, improve consistency and increase overall mill performance.

With the support of OM Techcorp's local market expertise and service network, Tecnar is positioning Lut 2.0 as a powerful tool for Indian tube producers seeking greater competitiveness, higher quality standards and enhanced operational efficiency.