Automotive Paint Level Measurement

According to a recent economic study the global paints and coatings industry will reach $92.5 billion in 2011. The automotive OEM paint and coatings will account for $35.4 billion, roughly 38% of the total market. Although car sales have slid in the past 5 years in the U.S., automotive sales in Asia continue to grow at an annualized rate of 10-15%. As more cars are produced, more paint must be manufactured to cover the vehicles. Automotive paint is created in a three-part process. First, powdered pigment is added to a mixer. Next, resin is added which binds to the pigment creating a thick and sticky colored liquid. The last stage of the process involves reducing the thick, sap-like paint into a more viscous, sprayable form so that the paint can be applied quickly and uniformly. Cars produced in the last 15 years have also had the ability to add metallic or mica flakes to create a shiny, reflective coat. At this large global manufacturer of automotive OEM coatings, the EchoTouch LU20-5001-IS is measuring the amount of paint in a stainless steel mixing tank. In this process, liquid level is vital as accuracy determines the correct consistency and color of each coat. Major automotive manufacturers such as GM, Ford and Toyota have very little tolerance for incorrect color matches. The EchoTouch LU20-5001-IS can prevent these inconsistencies through its 0.125" (3mm) resolution and 0.25% of range accuracy.
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Sake Production Fluid Level Measurement

The brewing of sake is a multi-phase process that needs fluid level management throughout its entire production process. First, brown rice is milled and polished to remove proteins and fats that can spoil the taste of sake. Next, the rice is washed, soaked, and steamed to soften the rice. Koji enzymes and yeasts are added to invoke the fermentation process to turn the rice into an alcoholic beverage. The raw sake is pressed separating the sake cake from the sake liquid. Subsequent filtration, blending, and pasteurization is often the last process in the creation of sake. However, there are many forms of unfiltered or unpasteurized sakes such as Nigori and Nama that end the process after fermentation. Lastly, sake is aged for 3-6 months, then bottled and shipped for consumption. At a leading USA sake brewing company, the EchoTouch LU20-IS is installed on a stainless steel brewing tank with a specialized sanitary clamp so that intrinsically safe transmitter can be easily removed for periodic steam cleaning. The LU20-IS is perfect for hazardous or corrosive applications. It delivers accurate measurement every time, ensuring the sake you taste today, tastes every bit as good as the original.
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Waste Oil Recovery Level Measurement

Millions of gallons of waste oil are collected, stored, transported and recycled each year. The EPA defines waste oil as any petroleum, synthetic or seed based oil which has become impure through use. The largest waste oil producers are in the automotive, industrial, transportation and food industries. Recycled oil demand has grown steadily over the past decade, driven by rising petroleum and transportation costs. Non-contact ultrasonic is the ideal level measurement solution for dirty, viscous waste oil. Here, an EchoTouch intrinsically safe ultrasonic level transmitter is installed on each waste oil storage tank.
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LA Zoo Exhibit Tank Level Measurement

When the world famous Los Angeles Zoo needed reliable water level measurement in their sea lion exhibit tanks, they turned to Flowline. Animal waste, algae and highly corrosive salt water cause contact type level devices to fail or require ongoing maintenance. Flowline ultrasonic level transmitters are the non-contact measurement solution for zoo exhibit tank level monitoring applications. It's zoo and aquarium level made simple!
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Bus & Truck Wash Sump Level Measurement

When the San Jose, CA Metro bus wash station needed reliable waste sump level measurement, they turned to Flowline. Commercial car, truck and bus washes collect, treat and recycle wastewater. Soap, wax, dirt and grease cause contact level devices to fail or require ongoing maintenance. Flowline ultrasonic level transmitters are the non-contact measurement solution for sump monitoring applications. It's car, bus and truck wash sump level made simple!
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New York Harbor Sea Level Measurement

When the Port Authority of New York, NY needed to monitor both harbor and channel sea level they turned to Flowline. Accurate monitoring of tidal cycles and channel storm run off are critical for port management. Corrosive saltwater, ice and floating debris can easily damage contact type level devices. Flowline ultrasonic level transmitters are the non-contact measurement solution for port and channel monitoring applications. It's harbor sea level made simple!
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Aquaculture Process Tank Level Measurement

Aqua-farming of fish, urchins, mussels, seaweed and algae is a growing part of the food industry that requires non-contact level automation. Such food based products present unique challenges from coating to contamination and life science concerns. Flowline ultrasonic level transmitters are the non-contact measurement solution for aqua-farm tank monitoring applications. It's aquaculture process level made simple!
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