Metal Finishing Coating Tank Radar Level Measurement

When a Mississippi metal finishing firm needed reliable level measurement of their conversion coating bulk tank, they turned to Flowline. The company strips, coats and paints metal parts to their client’s specification. Conversion coatings provide the optimal bonding layer for paint and powder applications. Based on type and size, the parts are either sprayed or dipped, and both processes are fed by the storage tank. There the I&C engineer explained that they had reliability issues with pressure and ultrasonic level sensors. The pressure sensors would clog, and ultrasonic sensors became erratic when the media foamed or outgassed during and after tank fills. He wanted reliable measurement and a simple way to verify the level sensors operation. For these reasons, Flowline suggested our LR83 radar sensors that are non-contact, unaffected by foam or vapor, with a built-in display and BLE to App connectivity that allows the sensors to be configured or checked without ladder climbs. The radar sensor provides reliable level data to the PLC that monitors the tank, controls their process and alarms for chemical replenishment. Flowline is reliable level measurement.