Smart Handling of Aggressive Media: UWT Sensors Monitor IBCs from the Outside

In industrial production, zinc is a key non-ferrous metal. It is used for corrosion protection, in alloys, battery manufacturing, and pharmaceutical applications. Around half of the world’s zinc production is dedicated to protecting metal surfaces from corrosion. During processing, zinc often occurs as a powder or granulate, is abrasive, highly dusty, and demanding for a...

CHALLENGE: UNRELIABLE LEVEL READINGS AND RISING COSTS At an industrial facility with storage silos for plastic granules, the operators faced a familiar issue: The level readings had been displayed unreliably for years. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Five silos, each approximately 9 m (30 ft) ...

Material build-up is one of the most common sources of interference in level measurement. Whether sticky powders, slurries or conductive bulk solids – as soon as material adheres to a probe, the risk of false switching increases. Moisture or condensation on the sensor probe can also cause capacitive interference. Active Shield refers to an active shielding technique in w...