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With our partners in Europe and Asia, we have a worldwide reach. We provide the complete system engineering, design, fabrication, and installation—along with knowledgeable service and availability when you need us, regardless of your spot on the globe. Let us show you how we can help with your gauge needs.
Thickness Gauges
Global Gauge delivers industry-leading x-ray thickness gauges and non-contact measurement systems that ensure precision and quality in your manufacturing operations. Our advanced gauge technology provides real-time thickness, density, and dimensional measurements for steel mills, rolling operations, and processing facilities worldwide, helping you maintain consistent product quality from hot-rolled steel to precision components. With complete system engineering, design, fabrication, and installation services backed by global support, Global Gauge systems are the trusted choice for manufacturers who demand accuracy and reliability in their production processes.
Perfecta Thickness Gauge
The Industry Standard In PLC-Based Gauging
Responsible | Dependable | Accurate | Cost-Effective
The Perfecta Gauge is the “original” PLC-Based Thickness Gauge System. From the first installation in the late 90s, Perfecta customers have enjoyed the benefits delivered by the high reliability of the PLC. This system can be built from Allen Bradley, General Electric, Siemens, or Modicon PLCs (others available also). Perfecta Gauges are installed all over the world in rolling mill applications.
Accura Thickness Gauge
The Industry Standard In PC-Based Gauging
Responsible | Dependable | Accurate | Cost-Effective
GlobalGauge Corporation offers the PC-Based Accura Thickness Gauge, a non-contact measurement system for various materials like metals, plastics, and ceramics. This system is described as fast, dependable, accurate, and cost-effective, utilizing off-the-shelf industrial PC technology.
Coating Weight Gauges
Global Gauge’s Coating Weight Gauging system is capable of measuring various metallic coatings such as Zinc, Tin, Aluminum, and other hot metals coatings. The principle of operation is to direct an x-ray beam into the coated material, with enough energy level sufficient to fluoresce the steel substrate under the coating.
Perfecta Coating Weight Gauge
The Industry Standard In Coating Weight Gauging
The Global Gauge Coating Weight system is capable of measuring various metallic coatings such as zinc, tin, aluminum, etc. The principal of operation is to direct an x-ray beam into the coated material. The x-ray energy level is sufficient to fluoresce the steel substrate under the coating.
Width Gauges
Our width gauges are arranged to optimize the customers’ application. In many cases, a single camera assembly will suffice for customer needs, however we can also arrange our cameras in a dual-camera setup, or a stereoscopic manner (to account for depth of field view and further increase accuracy).
Global Gauge is capable of manufacturing width gauges that are customized for our customers’ specific needs.
The Width Gauge
Based on The Latest Technology
The Global Gauge Width Gauge is a precision measurement device used to determine the width of sheet or strip products in hot or cold mill applications.
Mult Width Gauge
Automating Precision in Post-Slit Coil Measurements
The Mult Width Measurement System from Global Gauge Corporation automates and enhances the precision of post-slit coil width measurements in slitting line environments. This American-made solution eliminates the need for manual checks, ensuring consistency and reliability in width measurement.
Vision Systems
Global Gauge Vision Solutions are often incorporated into our Width Gauge applications for various analytical purposes. However, we have also installed stand-alone analytical Vision Solutions.
Thermal Profile System
Advanced vision system with integrated analytics.
Global Gauge’s Thermal Profile System provides comprehensive temperature and defect analysis across bar products during casting and rolling operations. This advanced non-contact measurement solution combines precision thermal imaging with intelligent analytics to ensure consistent mill performance and product quality.
Interstand Centerline Deviation System
Precision Alignment for Rolling Mill Optimization
Global Gauge’s Interstand Centerline Deviation System is designed to monitor and control strip position between rolling mill stands. Using advanced vision-based measurement, the system tracks strip movement in real time, identifying deviations from the intended centerline path.
Crop Optimization and Shear Control
A Modern Upgrade for Yield Optimization
The Global Gauge Shear Control System (SCS) is a PLC-based control platform designed to replace outdated shear control hardware. As an add-on to Global Gauge’s Crop Optimization System, it ensures precise shear positioning and consistent crop lengths to maximize usable yield.
Edge Crack Detection System
Automated Surface Flaw Detection for Strip Edges
Global Gauge’s Edge Crack Detection System provides automated inspection of strip edges during rolling or processing operations. Using high-resolution vision technology, the system identifies cracks, tears, or edge splits that could compromise downstream processing or final product integrity.
Pinhole Detection System
Detect Flaws Before They Become Problems
Global Gauge’s Pinhole Detection System automates the identification and reporting of pinhole defects in strip and coil materials. Integrated with Global Gauge’s Vision System, this solution uses advanced imaging and analytics to detect even the smallest surface discontinuities, providing operators with reliable, real-time defect reporting.
Custom Measurement Solutions
Not all measurement challenges fit into a standard product. Global Gauge’s Custom Measurement Solutions are designed to address unique customer requirements in metals and materials processing. With decades of engineering expertise in x-ray, isotope, and vision-based gauging technologies, GGC delivers tailor-made systems that solve complex measurement problems.
System History
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1999
Global Gauge Corporation Founded, acquired assets of KMI
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1999
Perfecta (PLC) Thickness Gauge released
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2000
GHF X-ray Generator (V1) developed
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2001
Ion Chamber Detector released
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2005
Accura II Gauge System shipped
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2011
GGC Moves into Kettering Blvd Facility
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2011
3-Point Hot Mill Thickness Gauge Released
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2013
Stereoscopic Width Gauge released
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2014
Remote I/O Thickness Gauge released
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2014
Acquisition of ESC Resources
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2015
Perfecta (PLC) Isotope Thickness Gauge released
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2015
GHF X-ray Generator (V2) developed
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2016
Crop Optimization/Shear Control System developed
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2017
Ply/Sheet Counter developed
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2018
New Density Comparator System released
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2021
Pin Hole Gauge System released
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2021
Edge Crack/Defect Measurement System (Vision) released
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2022
CWG Quad-Detector developed
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2022
ACT Gauge Upgrade released
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2023
Strip Centerline Deviation System developed
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2024
Multi-Width Gauge released
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2025
NDC Gauge Upgrade released