Due to its reliability, a float switch is one of the most frequently used measurement technologies for monitoring liquid media levels. It's simple yet effective design consists of a hollow float within a guide tube, rising and falling with liquid levels and activating …
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WIKA’s Magnetic Level Indicators for Tanks
Patrick McGrath | LevelWIKA USA’s magnetic level indicators can be mounted horizontally or vertically. Mounting it vertically at the top of a tank is an effective and economical solution for mobile storage tanks, tanks with limited access, and tanks that do not have side process …
Spring Gasket Assembly Protects the Float Inside a Level Gauge
Patrick McGrath | LevelEven the best designed and matched-to-conditions level gauge can encounter unexpected pressure issues, which could crush a magnetic level indicator’s float. If this occurs, fragments could enter the process and contaminate a batch. A simple spring gasket assembly …
Magnetic Traps: Avoid the Negative Effects of Oxidation in Level Measurement
Patrick McGrath | LevelEven the sturdiest tanks and vessels become susceptible to oxidation as they age. Regular and proper maintenance helps keep them in good shape, yet oxidation still occurs, releasing ferrites into the liquid stream. Ferrites not only alter the quality of the product, …
Yesterday’s Technologies Have a Place in Today’s Applications
Patrick McGrath | ApplicationsTechnology developments frequently focus on overcoming the weaknesses and shortcomings of existing products. Sometimes, however, older technologies are better suited to an application than their newer, shinier counterparts. That was the case of the skid …





