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Additive silos

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Additive silos

Overview

Depending on the manufacturing process and the type of metal being produced, various additives such as lime are required. The products are stored in silos or concrete bunkers and usually fed to the process via conveyor belts. For cost-effective storage of these materials, level measurement in the silo contents is essential.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Range
120 m
Temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Pressure
-1 ... 160 bar

Challenges

  • Intense dust generation, abrasive media

Benefits

  • Reliable: High measurement certainty despite varying reflective properties of the medium
  • Cost effective: Maintenance-free operation
  • User friendly: Simple mounting and operation

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