Ore storage silo
Level measurement and point level detection in ore storage silos
Process data
Measuring task
Level measurement and point level detection
Measuring point
Silo
Measuring range up to
30 m
Medium
Different ores
Process temperature
0 … +30 °C
Process pressure
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges
Different grain sizes, changing angles of repose
Application
Mined ore is transported via conveyor systems to large above ground or underground silos and stored there until it is used in production. A reliable level measurement is required to determine the contents of the silos.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable operation under all operating conditions
Cost effective
Maintenance-free operation of the facility
User friendly
Simple mounting and setup
Recommended products
VEGAPULS 69
Non-contact level measurement with radar in the ore storage silo
- Reliable measurement, unaffected by dust
- Easy alignment of the sensor via integrated swivelling holder and app for smartphone
- High plant availability, because wear and maintenance-free
Measuring range - Distance
120 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 20 bar
VEGACAP 65
Capacitive point level detection for overfill protection in the ore storage silo
- Reliable measurement despite buildup and dust
- Robust sensor construction for long service life
- Simple mounting and Setup
Process temperature
-50 ... 200 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 64 bar
Version
Cable ø 6 mm with screening tube without weight
Cable ø 6 mm with screening tube and gravity weight
Cable ø 6 mm with gravity weight
Cable ø 8 mm with abrasion protection without weight
Cable ø 8 mm with abrasion protection and gravity weight
Cable ø 8 mm with gravity weight
PA cable ø 12 mm with screening tube and gravity weight
US 1538 
MY 299 
CN 297 
AP 145 
AU 60 
DE 39 
AR 31 
IE 25 
