Bulk solids level measurement
August 2009
Level Measurement & Control
Founded in 1975, K-TEK is a leading global manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation for bulk solids detection. The company has over 300 000 installations worldwide in applications such as chemical process, pulp and paper processing, mining and construction, food and beverage manufacturing, plastics manufacturing, and power generation. The company operates offices, service locations, and research and development facilities around the world.
K-TEK focuses its engineering, manufacturing, and applications expertise exclusively in the area of level measurement. This investment has resulted in new technology, a 2D scanner, which can detect volume of material on a moving conveyor belt, without contacting the belt or the material being measured. Extensive R&D investment has also resulted in a 3D scanner which can measure the volume of material in large diameter silos for more accurate inventory control.
It maintains an ISO-9001 certification and continues to expand agency approvals, such as ATEX, for all electronic instruments. K-TEK Solids Level has also introduced its first low-cost, all digital design laser level and distance transmitter. The company has a complete family of point and continuous level measuring products that include: laser transmitters, RF capacitance transmitters and switches, ultrasonic transmitters and switches, vibrating fork switches, rotary paddle switches, and plumb bob devices. K-TEK Solids Level also offers a variety of accessories to complement all of these level instruments, including electric switches, and field controllers.
For more information contact K-TEK Instruments, +27 (0)11 608 2777, [email protected], www.ktekcorp.co.za
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