Hillhead 2026

As quarrying operations face increasing regulatory, safety, and efficiency pressures, reliable instrumentation has never been more critical. At Hillhead 2026, VEGA will showcase their portfolio of level and pressure measurement technologies, designed to support safer, smarter, and more cost-effective operations across the aggregates sector — with a focus on application-driven solutions, digitalisation, and measurable efficiency gains.

 

ATEX Compliance and Safety-Critical Applications

With ongoing requirements under ATEX, UKEX, and DSEAR, hazardous area compliance remains a key priority. VEGA offers a full range of certified instrumentation suitable for explosive atmospheres, ensuring safe and reliable operation in environments such as bitumen systems, storage silos, and processing areas.

 

Advanced Radar and Radiometric Measurement

At the core of many quarry applications is the VEGAPULS 6X radar level sensor, delivering accurate, non-contact measurement regardless of process conditions — from primary crushers and crash boxes through to screen houses and storage bins. For more challenging applications, radiometric measurement provides a non-intrusive solution where conventional technologies cannot operate, offering reliable detection under extreme temperatures, pressure, or aggressive materials.

 

Optimising Challenging Applications

VEGA instrumentation is engineered for real-world quarry environments across a wide range of applications. The VEGAPULS 6X provides continuous measurement in crushers and crash boxes to prevent blockages and optimise throughput, while also delivering reliable performance in high-dust, high-vibration screen houses and toast racks. At conveyor and transfer points, improved material flow monitoring helps reduce downtime, and in hot stone bins, continuous level detection remains dependable even under high temperatures and material build-up.

 

Remote Monitoring and Digitalisation

With VEGAPULS Air and the VEGA Inventory System, operators can remotely monitor levels in silos, bins, and tanks, with real-time visibility from sensor to software to screen. Battery-powered and easy to deploy, these systems support better stock management, improved logistics, and fewer site visits across large or multi-site operations.

 

Service, Support, and Fast Delivery

VEGA's System Health Check service maintains measurement accuracy and long-term reliability through visual inspection, performance testing, parameter optimisation, and full digital reporting to support compliance and audit readiness. Early issue identification helps reduce unexpected failures and extend equipment lifespan.

VEGA is also recognised for some of the fastest delivery times in the sector — a significant advantage where downtime or urgent replacements have immediate operational impact.

 

3-Year Warranty as Standard

All instrumentation is backed by a 3-year warranty in the UK, providing confidence in long-term performance across even the most demanding quarry environments.

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