A perfect view – even with condensation!
Always reliable level measurement, even with buildup and deposits
Highly resistant encapsulated PTFE antenna for long service life in the chemical sectors
Messy conditions – so what?
Your benefit
- High measurement certainty, even with product deposits collecting during operation
- Level measurement independent of condensation and system quickly available after cleaning cycles
- Non-contact level measurement enables maintenance-free operation
Applications
Preparation tank for solvents
Level measurement in the preparation tank for solvents
The various solvents and intermediate carrier materials have to be first prepared before they proceed onto further production steps. This is usually carried out in bioreactors and fermentation tanks. These vessels are enclosed with a steam heating jacket to regulate the temperature inside the mixing process. The level measuring system is needed to control filling and discharge as well as monitor during the process. Level detection prevents the tank from overfilling or running empty.
Reliable
Approved materials in compliance with FDA and EC 1935/2004
Cost effective
Maintenance-free operation
User friendly
Simple installation
Thickener for sugar beet juice
Level measurement in a thickener
The thin juice extracted from sugar beet is thickened by the reduction of excess water in multiple stages at the evaporator station. This evaporation process is carried out under vacuum and heat. The liquid in the evaporator boils so violently that great amounts of vapour are formed. A level sensor is needed to monitor and control the thickening process.
Reliable
Accurate, reliable measurement, even under adverse vacuum and condensation conditions
Cost effective
Reliable measured values allow efficient control of the evaporation process
User friendly
Narrow beam angle allows easier installation in vessel top
Ice cream "Premix" mixer
Level and pressure measurement during the mixing of ice cream ingredients
The ingredients for making ice cream are accurately weighed and fed into a mixing tank, where the "premix" is made. Afterwards, the premix is passed through the homogenizer at a pressure of about 140 bar and then pasteurized at 80 °C. The level in the premix vessel and the pressure in the pipeline leading to the homogenizer need to be continuously monitored to ensure continuous ice cream production.
Reliable
Certified materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004 regulations
Cost effective
Short delivery time and standardized operation thanks to plics® concept
User friendly
Simple installation due to small dimensions
A radar beam focused like a laser!
Good focusing delivers security
Excellent signal focusing allows use even in confined spaces
Level in the focus
By comparison: a conventional radar level sensor with 26 GHz transmission frequency and an antenna of the same size has a beam angle of approximately 10°. Due to the considerably wider signal beam, agitators, fittings or buildup on the vessel wall cause interference that can affect the measuring result.
Your benefit
- Considerably easier setup and commissioning, even with complex vessel internals
- Increased measurement certainty over the entire measuring range through better focusing
- High accuracy, even when the level sensor is mounted close to the tank wall
Applications
Dissolving tank
Level measurement in a dissolving tank
The precursors for the manufacture of colour pigments are dissolved in the dissolving tank. These precursors are mainly Naphtha based, and, depending on the formulation, water and sodium hydroxide solution are added as solvents for the production of the basic pigment solution. An agitator ensures uniform mixing of substances as they are added. The level measuring system is needed to ensure reliable values that are delivered to the control system.
Reliable
Measurement is independent of the process conditions
Cost effective
Reliable, maintenance-free operation
User friendly
Simple installation from above through a small opening
Cargo tank in a bitumen tanker
Level measurement and point level detection in the cargo tanks of a bitumen tanker
Bitumen is transported at temperatures of around 170 °C to 190 °C. The heating is supplied via an array of multi-layered heating tubes mounted on the floor and sides of the tanks. To ensure efficient utilisation of the tanks as well as a safe ship attitude, the levels in the bitumen tanks require accurate monitoring, particularly during loading and unloading.
Reliable
Reliable measurement solution for adhesive media
Cost effective
Accurate measurement of the tank contents, regardless of medium and degree of contamination
User friendly
Maintenance-free and reliable operation
Mixing tank for soft cheese production
Mixing tank for soft cheese production
In the production of soft cheeses, various types of cheese are mixed and melted in a mixing tank. The cheese collects on the walls of the tank and is scraped off again by large spatulas. To ensure efficient production of the soft cheese, reliable level measurement is required.
Reliable
Certified materials according to FDA and EC 1935/2004 regulations
Cost effective
Easy cleaning without dismantling
User friendly
Simple setup and commissioning
The ultimate for small tanks!
Small process fittings extend the area of application for radar
Smallest antenna in the world, process fittings down to ¾" thread
Small but mighty
That makes radar level measurement technology more interesting for a much wider range of applications. Existing vessels with small process fittings can be equipped with radar sensors without first carrying out costly modifications.
Your benefit
- Easy retrofitting of existing facilities, without modification
- Threaded, flange and hygienic fittings for widely different areas of industry
Applications
IBC-Tank (metalic)
Level measurement of liquids in transport containers
In many of the production processes in the chemical industry, small quantities of various chemicals are needed in order to improve the characteristics of certain products. The media are often provided directly to the production areas in small, transport containers. Accurate level measurement ensures a continuous supply of materials for production.
Reliable
Accurate measurement down to the bottom of the vessel
Cost effective
Sensor is quick and easy to install
User friendly
Visualised display of measurements
Batch filler vessel
Level measurement in the batch filler vessel
The small batch filler vessels around 1 m high and 60 cm diameter alongside the production facility supply the filler heads of the tank. The products vary from conserve to peanut butter to chocolate spread, with varying viscosity and temperatures. The product density is also changing from each batch. The level system is required to enable an optimal filling of jars.
Reliable
Measurement independent of density and viscosity
Cost effective
Accurate level measurement optimises use of jars and medium
User friendly
Simple setup
Mixing Vessel
Level measurement in the mixing vessel and pressure measurement in the supply line
Mixing vessels are applied for preparation, storage and transfer of a wide range of pharmaceutical products. These vessels are used for the manufacture of antibiotics, blood plasma products, and injection and infusion solutions. Following preparation, substances are transferred to a filling station. To ensure a reliable process, the liquid level in the mixing vessel must be reliably and continuously monitored.
Reliable
Certified hygienic design (3A/EHEDG) and approved materials according to EC 1935/2004 and FDA
Cost effective
Continuous operation with absolute hygiene
User friendly
Standardized adjustment, process data storable and transferable
