Storage of mineral rock, gravel and sand

Buffer and production silos

Silos of different dimensions are used for storing inter-mediate and end products. Whether crushed stone or fine sand or gravel – all media have to be stored before being passed on for further processing. The different media place widely different demands on the measuring techniques. Whether the problem is extreme dust generation, filling noise, different repose angles or abrasive media – the sensors for level measurement and detection have to match the respective application. The best solution is one single measuring system that is universally implementable.

Level measurement in silos

VEGAPULS 68 is universally implementable in bulk solids. Radar measurement offers considerable advantages, especially for silos holding very coarse or abrasive media: The sensor records the level without direct contact to the medium – uninfluenced by dust, filling noise or high temperatures.

In small and medium-sized silos with fine-grained media, the guided microwave sensor VEGAFLEX 62 lends itself well for reliable level measurement. The instrument is not affected by the angle of repose or the composition of the medium and provides reliable, pinpoint-accurate measuring results.