Baden Aniline and Soda Factory (BASF) has appointed Ontal as its authorised distributor of temperature sensing solutions for the glass industry in Mexico.
The agreement covers BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) temperature sensing solutions for glass, heat treating, and cement, as well as other industrial applications.
Solutions include optical pyrometers, thermocouples, calibration services, and recycling spent thermocouples.
Jim Peterson, General Manager of the Temperature Sensing business at BASF ECMS, said: “It was an easy decision to select Ontal as our distributor in Mexico.
“They are a well-established firm with extensive experience in our key markets, and they have an excellent reputation among their customers.
“We look forward to working with Ontal to further strengthen our ability to meet our customers’ temperature sensing requirements.”
BASF ECMS precious metal thermocouples and Exactus optical pyrometers are used in glass industry segments such as container glass, tableware glass, fiberglass, tubing, float glass, and specialty glass.
BASF ECMS Exactus optical pyrometers deliver a broad measurement range and fast measurement speeds while maintaining sensitivity.
Each compact sensor is a complete temperature measurement system, which can be incorporated into demanding process locations.
With these advantages, Exactus can help lower operating costs, improve yields, and increase efficiency.
In the coming months, ECMS will launch Exactus Helios, a handheld pyrometer for non-contact temperature measurement, powered by Exactus technology.
It will feature a built-in camera, laser targeting, and a user-friendly touchscreen.
Ontal is dedicated almost exclusively to the glass industry, serving the Latin American, Mexican, Central, and South American markets.
It represents companies in the USA, France, Brazil, Finland, Italy, India, Belgium, China, Germany, and England.
Meanwhile, BASF ECMS operates globally in 14 countries with 4,500 employees and 30 sites.
