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Line Units and Accessories

Systems for
Your Applications.

From inline and offline systems to essential accessories, Mate Gauge offers reliable, automated measurement tools to meet all your flat goods production needs.

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MG1 Compact, light and adaptable.

MG1 thickness gauge — main view

Designed for compact production lines and tight installation spaces. Edge-to-edge thickness measurement with belt-driven centering and automatic temperature compensation, ready to integrate where space is at a premium.

Industrial applications

Lead battery

  • Cast lead strip →
  • Rolled lead strip →
  • Lead pasting lines →

Lithium-ion battery

  • Electrode coating lines →
  • Calendaring operations →
System components
  • MG1 line unit with built-in centering
  • 8" HMI touchscreen (15" optional)
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Communication and power cables
Technical specifications
  • Stroke: 460 mm (18 in)
  • Scanning speed: 150 mm/sec (6 in/sec)
  • Measurement frequency: 1 to 5 kHz

30mm Standard sensors

  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 1 µm (0.00004 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.3 in)

50mm Standard sensors

  • Resolution: 1.5 µm (0.00004 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 4 µm (0.000016 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 20 mm (0 to 0.8 in)

Dimensions

  • Main housing: 623 × 368 × 203 mm (22 × 13 × 7 in)
  • Complete assembly weight: 20.4 kg (45 lbs)
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 1A @ 115V / 0.5A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.8A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Air supply: 0–5 CFM @ 90–110 PSI (with optional air purge)
MG1 Datasheet Product Catalog

MG3 C-frame for battery production.

MG3 C-frame thickness gauge — main view

The C-frame workhorse of battery electrode production. Continuous "gauge and go" measurement across lead acid and lithium-ion plates, with extended-reach options for wider material widths.

Industrial applications

Lead battery

  • Lead pasting lines →
  • Grid plate measurement →
  • Battery separators →

Lithium-ion battery

  • Electrode coating lines →
  • Calendaring operations →
System components
  • MG3 C-frame line unit with built-in centering
  • HMI touchscreen
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Communication and power cables
Technical specifications
  • Scanning speed: 150 mm/sec (6 in/sec)
  • Measurement frequency: 1 to 5 kHz

MG3 standard

  • Stroke: 515 mm (20.3 in)

MG3-36 extended

  • Stroke: 924 mm (36.4 in)

30mm Standard sensors

  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 1 µm (0.00004 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.32 in)

50mm Standard sensors

  • Resolution: 1.5 µm (0.00004 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 4 µm (0.000016 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 20 mm (0 to 0.79 in)

Dimensions

  • C-frame width: 73 mm (MG3) / 79 mm (MG3-36)
  • Gap: 65 mm
  • Passline height: 197 mm
  • Max material thickness: 22 mm
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 120 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 4.4A @ 115V / 2.2A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.75A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Air supply: 1–12 CFM @ 90–150 PSI
MG3 Datasheet Product Catalog

MG5 Wide-format precision.

MG5 thickness gauge — main view

Extended-reach measurement for the widest production lines. Available in 24", 48", 65", 80", and 86" configurations, with pro-grade sensors for thicker materials and full cross-sectional profiling.

Industrial applications

Steel & metal processing

  • Galvanizing lines →
  • Slitting operations →
  • Cold rolling mills →

Wood products

  • Veneer peeling lines →
  • Veneer sanding operations →
System components
  • MG5 line unit with built-in centering
  • HMI touchscreen
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Communication and power cables
Technical specifications
  • Scanning speed: 150 mm/sec (6 in/sec)
  • Measurement frequency: Up to 20 kHz
  • Width accuracy: 0.1 mm (0.0039 in)

50mm Pro sensors

  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 2 µm (0.00008 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 13 mm (0 to 0.5 in)

150mm Pro sensors

  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 7 µm (0.0003 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 51 mm (0 to 2 in)

Dimensions

  • MG5-24: 610 mm rated scan, 635 mm (±10 mm) maximum reach
  • MG5-48: 1219 mm rated scan, 1260 mm (±10 mm) maximum reach
  • MG5-65: 1651 mm rated scan, 1690 mm (±10 mm) maximum reach
  • MG5-80: 2032 mm rated scan, 2072 mm (±10 mm) maximum reach
  • MG5-86: 2184 mm rated scan, 2230 mm (±10 mm) maximum reach
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 120 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 4.4A @ 115V / 2.2A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.75A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Air supply: 1–12 CFM @ 90–150 PSI
MG5 Datasheet Product Catalog

MGO O-frame for panels & sheets.

MGO O-frame thickness gauge — main view

O-frame design fits into existing production lines without adding height above the pass-line. Built for gypsum boards, panels, and wide flat goods with sensor cooling for temperature-controlled accuracy.

Industrial applications

Building materials

  • Gypsum board production →
  • Panel manufacturing →

Steel & metal processing

  • Galvanizing lines →
  • Cold rolling mills →
System components
  • MGO O-frame line unit with sensor cooling
  • HMI touchscreen
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Communication and power cables
Technical specifications
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 10 µm (0.0004 in)
  • Stroke: Up to 1803 mm (71 in)
  • Scanning speed: 0–300 mm/sec (0–12 in/sec)
  • Measurement frequency: 1 to 20 kHz
  • Thickness range: 0 to 51 mm (0 to 2 in)

Dimensions

  • Main housing: 1660 × 585 × 280 mm (65 × 23 × 11 in)
  • Complete assembly weight: 227 kg (500 lbs)
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 15 °C to 50 °C (59 °F to 120 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 4.4A @ 115V / 2.2A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.8A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Air supply: 1–5 CFM @ 90–110 PSI
MGO Datasheet Product Catalog

MGV Triple-laser veneer system.

MGV veneer thickness gauge — main view

Purpose-built for veneer peeling lines. Triple-laser edge-centre-edge measurement at 75,000 samples per second delivers continuous, inline thickness monitoring across the full ribbon — with 9 virtual micrometer readings per sheet published live to your PLC.

Industrial applications

Wood products

  • Veneer peeling lines →
  • Veneer sanding operations →
System components
  • MGV line unit with triple-laser cluster (edge — centre — edge)
  • Active air-curtain optics protection
  • Self-calibration thickness reference system
  • Active temperature stabilization (up to ±0.1 °C)
  • HMI touchscreen with mgOS
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Communication and power cables
Technical specifications
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy: 10 µm (0.0004 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 51 mm (0 to 2 in)
  • Maximum width: 2591 mm (102 in)
  • Measurement frequency: 1 to 20 kHz (75,000 samples/sec across 3 sensors)

Dimensions

  • Complete assembly weight: 362.87 kg (800 lbs)
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 120 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 6.6A @ 115V / 3.3A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.75A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Blower: 8A @ 120V / 4A @ 230V
  • Air supply: 20 CFM @ 90–150 PSI (34 m³/hr @ 6.2–10.3 Bar)
MGV Datasheet Product Catalog

MG-CLS Cast lead strip system.

MG-CLS cast lead strip thickness gauge — main view

Continuous multi-strip monitoring built for lead strip casters. Mounts directly to the caster with dual Class 2 laser sensors that measure across the full strip width — with optional closed-loop control of casting speed to hold strips on target in the demanding lead processing environment.

Industrial applications

Lead-acid battery

  • Cast lead strip lines →
System components
  • MG-CLS line unit with dual Class 2 laser sensors (top & bottom)
  • Linear actuator with traversing C-Frame
  • Thickness Reference (TR) tab for automatic self-calibration
  • Vortex cooling system for sensor temperature stability
  • HMI touchscreen with mgOS
  • Power supply with lockout switch
  • NIST-traceable calibration block in protective case
  • Communication cables (2× CAT5e Ethernet) and power cables

Optional add-ons

  • Replacement sandblaster arm (caster-mounted)
  • Analog Thickness Controller for closed-loop casting speed control
  • 15-inch touchscreen HMI upgrade
Technical specifications
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Typical accuracy: 2 µm (0.00008 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 8 mm (0.32 in)
  • Maximum strip width: 508 mm (20 in)
  • Scanning speed: Up to 150 mm/sec (6 in/sec)
  • Measurement points per scan: ~3,000 across strip width
  • Laser class: Class 2 (IEC / FDA CDRH)

Dimensions

  • Line unit weight: 39 kg (86 lbs)
  • Complete system weight: 67 kg (148 lbs)
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 50 °C (41 °F to 122 °F)
  • Maximum relative humidity: 90%
  • Maximum altitude: 2000 m
  • Pollution degree: 2
  • Installation: Indoor use only
Supply requirements
  • Line unit power: 4.4A @ 115V / 2.2A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.8A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Optional thickness controller: 1.5A @ 115V / 0.8A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • Air supply: 2–8 CFM @ 90–110 PSI (ISO Class 1, 8 mm tube)
MG-CLS Datasheet Product Catalog

MGX Series

From 10-inch sample checks to 56-inch full-board verification, the MGX series brings the same laser sensors trusted on Mate Gauge inline systems, packaged for the bench, the lab, or the floor.

MGX Benchtop laser gauges.

MGX benchtop gauge — main view

MGX 10"

The Mate Gauge MGX benchtop lineup outperforms any mic with fast, accurate, and repeatable offline measurements.

System components
  • MGX laser gauge with built-in touchscreen
  • Measurement tray
  • NIST-traceable calibration block
  • Calibration block holder in protective case
  • Power cable
Technical specifications
  • Scanning speed: 150 mm/sec (6 in/sec)
  • Measurement frequency: 1 to 5 kHz

MGX 10"

  • Stroke: 254 mm (10 in)
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 2 µm (0.00008 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 8 mm (0 to 0.32 in)
  • Sensors: 30mm Standard

MGX 56" — 50mm Standard sensors

  • Stroke: 1422 mm (56 in)
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 4 µm (0.00016 in)
  • Thickness range: 6 to 26 mm (0.24 to 1 in)

MGX 56" — 120mm Standard sensors

  • Stroke: 1422 mm (56 in)
  • Resolution: 0.5 µm (0.00002 in)
  • Accuracy (typical): 30 µm (0.0012 in)
  • Thickness range: 0 to 115 mm (0 to 4.5 in)

Dimensions

  • MGX 10": 355 × 457 × 254 mm (14 × 18 × 10 in) — 10 kg (22 lbs)
  • MGX 56": 1897 × 556 × 367 mm (74.7 × 21.9 × 14.5 in) — 80 kg (176 lbs)
Environment specifications
  • Operating temperature: 5 °C to 45 °C (41 °F to 113 °F)
  • Humidity: < 90%
Supply requirements

MGX 10"

  • Power: 1A @ 115V / 0.5A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz

MGX 56"

  • Line unit power: 1A @ 115V / 0.5A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • HMI power: 1A @ 115V / 0.5A @ 230V, 50/60 Hz
MGX 10" Datasheet MGX 56" Datasheet

Mate Gauge Accessories

Purpose-built for precision, durability, and to extend the full capability of your Mate Gauge system.

Unit Stands

Designed to give you stable, reliable mounting options for any operating environment, each stand is purpose-built to support accurate measurements by minimizing movement and positioning your Mate Gauge exactly where you need it.

No matter how harsh or challenging your environment, our stands offer flexibility in height, mounting style, and durability — ensuring a secure fit across different line configurations and conditions.

MG1 Flat stand

MG1 Flat

Comes fully equipped with convenient fixtures to hold cleaning wipes, calibration samples, and the power box, keeping everything that your operator needs right at the line.

MG3 10° Stacker stand

MG3 10° Stacker

Built for stacker integration with a 10° incline that matches conveyor flow. Saves valuable floor space without compromising measurement precision, ideal for lines where every square foot counts.

MG3 Wet Side Pasting stand with roller assembly

MG3 Wet Side Pasting

A 35° inclined stand positioned before the flash dryer, with integrated roller assembly to handle wet lead paste. Built for the fastest response times in closed-loop control.

MG3 Mark II Dry Side Flat stand

MG3 Mark II Dry Side Flat

Mounts after the flash dryer for the most accurate post-cure thickness readings. The flat profile suits panel lines without a stacker where final-spec measurement is critical.

MG5 80 and 86 inch stand

MG5 80"/86"

Engineered for the widest MG5 systems, providing rigid support across the full 86" scan range. Adjustable feet ensure perfect alignment, even on uneven plant floors.

MG5 48 inch stand

MG5 48"

Sized to match your MG5-48 system with the same rigid construction. Quick to install and built to handle the vibration and abuse of daily production use.

Essential Accessories

HMI Arm Assembly

HMI Arm Assembly

Articulating mount that positions your HMI exactly where the operator needs it, keeping the touchscreen within reach without crowding the line.

MG3 Pasting Cover

MG3 Pasting Cover

Protective enclosure shielding the MG3 gauge from lead paste splatter and debris on wet-side pasting installations, extending sensor life in harsh environments.

Weight Scale 15 lb

Weight Scale 15 lb

Integrates with the MGX benchtop platform to combine thickness and weight measurements in a single workflow, ideal for QA labs validating finished samples.

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