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Industry-Leading Precision

Continuous Thickness Control for Lead Pasting Lines

Non-contact laser measurement that reduces scrap, ensures battery quality, and optimizes your production line — with proven $500K annual savings.

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±5μm
Accuracy
5kHz
Sampling
24/7
Monitoring

Common Challenges in Lead Pasting Lines

Issues that cost you time and money

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Inconsistent Thickness

Leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency

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Wasted Material

Leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency

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Quality Control Failures

Leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency

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Production Rework

Leading to increased costs and reduced efficiency

The Mate Gauge Solution

Non-contact measurement, robustness, easy integration

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Reduce Scrap by 50%

Cut thickness variations and minimize waste

Ensure Battery Quality

Consistent thickness across every plate

Real-Time Control

Immediate feedback for rapid adjustments

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ROI in 6-12 Months

Proven $500K annual savings on lines

Installation Options

Choose the configuration that fits your line

Wet Side Installation

Positioned closest to the paster for the fastest response times

  • Immediate feedback
  • Fastest control loop
  • No line extension needed
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Installation Diagram

Precise positioning for optimal results

Dry Side Installation

Measures after flash dryer for most accurate final thickness

  • Final thickness readings
  • Ideal for panel lines
  • Post-curing accuracy
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Installation Diagram

Precise positioning for optimal results

With Stacker Integration

Space-efficient option integrated directly with stacker conveyors

  • Optimized layout
  • Precise measurement
  • Compact footprint
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Installation Diagram

Precise positioning for optimal results

Typical Use Cases

Find your optimal setup

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Wet-Glue Pasting Line

Before flash dryer installation
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Dry Curing Process

With stacker conveyors
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AGM Plate Lines

Dual-gauge parallel setup

Software Solutions

Powerful applications designed for your specific material types

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Gauge and Go App

For Continuous Strips

The Gauge and Go app measures at discrete locations across the material. The c-frame travels to preset locations and measures there for a determined amount of time.

  • Clear display of thickness readings at preset locations
  • Ideal for continuous strips on conveyor systems
  • Automated scanning with configurable timing

Best For: Lead strip lines, rolling mills, continuous production

Plates App

For Multiple Small Samples

The Plates app is used for measuring on lines where several small samples will pass the gauge within the duration of each scan. Perfect for battery plate production.

  • Measures multiple samples in a single scan cycle
  • Optimized for pasted plate thickness monitoring
  • Full cross-sectional profile capture

Best For: Battery plate pasting lines, discrete part measurement

5,000 Hz

Sampling Rate

Real-Time

Data Visualization

Custom

Product Recipes

Technical Specifications

Measurement Range 0.5mm - 30mm
Accuracy ±5 μm
Scan Speed Up to 100 Hz
Line Speed 75+ ft/min
Temperature Range 0°C - 50°C
Protection Rating IP65

Proven Results

What our customers achieve

50%

Scrap Reduction

Average across installations

$500K

Annual Savings

Documented on certain lines

100%

Quality Control

Real-time monitoring

Trusted by Industry Leaders

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Industry Partnerships

Developed in collaboration with leading manufacturers including MAC Engineering and Wirtz Manufacturing

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17+ Years Experience

Supporting the lead-acid battery industry since 2006

Proven Technology

Installations on pasting lines, casters, and offline situations worldwide

Support & Services

Commissioning Support

An Application Engineer is physically present to oversee installation, testing, and system handover.

  • On-site installation and calibration
  • Complete operator training
  • System integration with existing equipment

Ongoing Support

Maintenance, after-sales support, and health checks ensure your gauge runs reliably for years.

  • Remote technical support available
  • Regular system health checks
  • Software updates and upgrades

Ready to Optimize Your Production Line?

Talk to a Mate Gauge engineer and see how we can help reduce scrap and improve quality