Bitumen tank
Level measurement and point level detection in bitumen tanks
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Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Silo
Measuring range up to
5 m
Medium
Bitumen
Process temperature
+120 … +200 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Buildup, high temperatures and condensation
Application
Bitumen is an important ingredient in asphalt production. It binds stone aggregates together to form the finished asphalt. To enable cost-effective asphalt production, reliable level measurement and overfill protection in the storage tank is required.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement and detection even at high temperatures
Cost effective
Optimal utilization of storage capacity
User friendly
Simple setup and commissioning
Recommended products
VEGAFLEX 86
Level measurement with guided wave radar in bitumen tanks
- Reliable measuring results even at high temperatures
- Unaffected by buildup, foam and condensation
- Wear and maintenance-free technology ensures high plant availability
Measuring range - Distance
75 m
Process temperature
-196 ... 450 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 400 bar
VEGACAP 64
Capacitive level switch for high level overfill protection in bitumen tanks
- Reliable switching even with heavy buildup
- Long service life thanks to robust construction
- Simple to set up, low maintenance
Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
PTFE insulation
US 12066 
GB 10088 
CA 8152 
AU 7526 
BR 6078 
IE 5181 
NZ 1681 
SG 1110 
