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Level and tank contents instrumentation
News Release from: Allison Engineering | Subject: K-Tek LM080
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 April 2008
2-D and 3-D laser scanners for a better
level
Level and flow specialists Allison Engineering have extended their K-Tek range of laser based instruments following the introduction of a new 2-D volume flow scanner and a 3-D laser belt scanner
Both these new products offer the important features and benefits of high accuracy, non-contact and continuous measurement The K-Tek LM080 laser belt scanner provides continuous, non-contact M3/hr volumetric flow measurement of bulk solids lying on belts and conveyors whilst simultaneously monitoring the belt speed
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 4 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The result is a 2-D cross-sectional area of bulk material while the belt speed provides a 4-20mA output which is scaled in cubic metres per minute.
Unlike other volumetric measuring technologies, such as gravimetric weighing, the K-Tek laser belt scanner is unaffected by vibrations and so provides more accurate data.
It provides accuracy of +/-2% and is quick and simple to set-up, requiring no regular maintenance or re-calibration.
The LM080 is a rugged and competitively priced device which is particularly suited to volumetric measuring applications wherever bulk solids and granular materials are being conveyed and stored.
Meanwhile, the K-Tek LM050 is a moving 3D laser scanner which provides continuous, non-contact three dimensional measuring, or 'mapping' of entire stockpiles.
Each laser uses a large number of measuring points to ensure accurate profile imaging and automatic volume measurement to an accuracy of +/-0.5%.
This device meets the increasing demand in industries where users are moving toward increased automation of production and inventory control, for example in power stations or wherever bulk solids, such as coal and aggregates are stockpiled.
Benefits would include enhanced environmental control and the ability to provide improved fiscal valuation of bulk solid stocks and therefore more accurate estimates of available 'energy stock'. Request a free brochure from Allison Engineering ...
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