Drum coater storage tank
Level measurement and point level detection in the storage tank of a drum coater
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Process data
Measuring task:
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point:
Tank
Measuring range up to:
2 m
Medium:
Colouring agent or solids-containing suspension
Process temperature:
+15 … +25 °C
Process pressure:
0 ... +1 bar
Special challenges:
Low level, buildup
Application
In the pharmaceutical industry, tablets are coated with colouring agents or active ingredients in a drum coater. This coating in the form of a liquid suspension, contains colouring or solids and is stored in a storage tank next to the drum. Itis sprayed into the drum via nozzles for even distribution on the surface of the tablets. Reliable level measurement in the storage tank is required to ensure that there is always enough of the liquid suspension for tablet coating. Overflow and dry run protection is provided by a reliable level switch.
Your benefit
Reliable
Approved materials acc. to FDA and EC 1935/2004
Cost effective
Continuous coating is ensured thanks to maintenance-free operation
User friendly
Simple mounting
Recommended products
Solution 1
Solution 2
VEGAPOINT 21
Capacitive level switch as overfill and dry run protection in a supply tank
- Simple operation, including optical switching display
- Reliable switching point, non-sensitive to buildup
- Compact design ideally suited for tight spaces
Measuring range - Distance
-
Process temperature
-40 ... 115 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
VEGAPULS 6X
Non-contact level measurement with radar in a storage tank
- Reliable and accurate measurement even in small tanks
- Approved materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004 ensure hygienic storage of the suspension
- Direct measured value display on the sensor and via Bluetooth for easy visualization of the container contents
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 160 bar
VEGAPULS 42
Non-contact level measurement with radar in the storage tank
- Simple automation and integration options thanks to IO-Link
- Reliable and accurate measurement even in small tanks
- Approved materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004 ensure hygienic storage of the suspension
- 360° status display for quick and easy recognition of process status
Measuring range - Distance
15 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 130 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 16 bar
