Reliable sensor and system solutions for liquids and bulk solids, ensuring safe, efficient and sustainable processes
In the chemical industry, precision is essential at every stage of production. From the storage of raw materials to mixing and dosing operations, accurate level measurement plays a critical role in protecting people, the environment and equipment.
It safeguards product quality, prevents overfilling or dry running and supports compliance with strict safety regulations. Early leak detection further strengthens operational safety and environmental protection.
As an experienced partner to the process industry, UWT supports plant engineers and operators across the UK, Europe and worldwide with comprehensive solutions for level measurement, monitoring and visualisation.
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These solutions range from individual process lines to fully integrated, centralised plant control systems designed for demanding chemical applications.
Measurement solutions that make a difference
The chemical industry is as diverse as the products it manufactures. A wide range of media, including aggressive acids and alkalis, solvents, abrasive powders and sticky pastes, places high demands on level measurement technology. Each application requires a solution that is precisely matched to the process conditions.
With its broad and proven product portfolio, UWT covers all key application areas within chemical processing and storage:
- Point level detection using capacitive, vibrating or rotating paddle sensors for reliable overfill, demand and empty level monitoring, as well as for preventing material blockages in bulk solid processes
- Continuous level measurement using advanced 80 GHz radar and TDR technologies such as NivoRadar® and NivoGuide®, or the electromechanical plumb bob system NivoBob®, delivering accurate and dependable results even in steam, condensate or dusty environments
- Interface measurement for multiphase processes where precise separation monitoring is required
- Leak detection for water polluting liquids in compliance with WHG or VLAREM regulations
- Monitoring systems for centralised visualisation and level supervision across multiple vessels and silos
Together, these instruments form complete measurement chains that increase process transparency, minimise unplanned downtime and help reduce overall operating costs.
Key benefits for chemical processing operations
The use of reliable level sensors and monitoring systems delivers measurable benefits across chemical plants, including:
- Enhanced safety, improved process stability and increased plant availability
- Reduced maintenance effort and fewer production interruptions
- Optimised inventory management through precise consumption tracking and level data
- Straightforward integration into existing process control and automation systems
- Sustainable operation through more efficient use of raw materials and resources
These advantages are particularly valuable in continuous and batch chemical processes where accuracy and reliability are essential.
Robust design and product purity
Few industries place such high demands on materials, durability and quality assurance as the chemical sector. UWT level sensors are modular in design and offer extensive configuration and material options to meet a wide range of requirements.
This includes applications involving corrosive liquids, abrasive bulk materials, high temperatures or potentially explosive atmospheres.
High grade materials such as stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L), Hastelloy and PFA coatings ensure excellent chemical resistance and a long service life, even under harsh operating conditions.
UWT sensors hold international certifications including ATEX, IECEx, FM and SIL and depending on the application also comply with WHG or VLAREM regulations. This provides assurance of globally safe and standards compliant operation in hazardous and regulated environments.
Product purity is another critical factor in chemical production. UWT offers sensors with hygienic designs, crevice free process connections and metal detectable shaft seals for rotary paddle switches.
These features make a valuable contribution to quality assurance, contamination prevention and overall product safety.
By combining robust sensor technology with a strong focus on product purity, UWT helps maintain consistent product quality throughout the entire chemical manufacturing process.
Efficiency, safety and sustainability in focus
Through intelligent sensor technology and modern monitoring systems, operators gain full visibility of fill levels across tanks, silos and vessels. Centralised data allows process trends to be analysed and maintenance cycles to be planned more efficiently, reducing risk and improving uptime.
The result is greater process transparency, lower operating costs and measurable improvements in safety and sustainability.
From storage tanks and reactors to dosing vessels and silos, UWT level measurement solutions support the chemical industry in operating more efficiently, safely and economically while meeting the increasing demands of modern process manufacturing.
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