Redefining hygienic level measurement in food and beverage
Hygienic level measurement is crucial in food and beverage manufacturing to ensure product safety, maintain compliance with stringent industry standards, and uphold the highest levels of quality and efficiency in production processes.
With over eight million installations worldwide, Endress+Hauser’s Liquiphant line has proven indispensable for industries such as food and beverage and life sciences, explains Howard Berry, EMC’s food and beverage industry manager. Its latest generation integrates advanced technology for the IIoT era while maintaining its hallmark ease of use and robust design.
Berry says that the Liquiphant line is ideal for point-level detection in process and storage tanks as well as pipelines. With offerings of both vibronic and conductive/capacitive switch technologies, the company ensures the best solution for every application. Vibronic technology utilises a universally recognised tuning fork measuring principle and excels in detecting levels in all pumpable liquids, even in challenging conditions. Meanwhile, conductive and capacitive solutions provide reliable performance in applications such as detecting levels in non-pumpable or highly adhesive liquids, where alternative technologies may be more effective.
“Liquiphant’s technology is engineered to handle what other sensors can’t,” says Berry.
“Take the Liquiphant FTL63, for example. Whether it’s changes in conductivity or dielectric constant, turbulence, foam, or air bubbles, this sensor consistently delivers accurate and reliable measurements. This, along with its failsafe operation, makes it an excellent replacement for traditional float switches, capacitive, or optical sensors.”
Liquiphant FTL63’s fully welded sensor design meets stringent hygienic standards, ensuring durability and minimising maintenance requirements.
Key features and benefit include:
• Universal application: The FTL63 adapts effortlessly to a wide range of pumpable liquids without requiring specific adjustments to the media. It’s compatible with CIP/SIP processes, essential for hygienic industries.
• Ease of use: Plug-and-play functionality simplifies commissioning, while intuitive Bluetooth operation and status-indicating LED lights provide a modern and user-friendly experience.
• Hygienic compliance: Certified by 3-A, EHEDG, and ASME BPE, the FTL63 guarantees hygienic integrity and product safety. Its materials comply with FDA and EC1935/2004 standards, meeting global regulatory requirements.
• Heartbeat technology: Continuous diagnostics and on-demand verification increase plant availability and operational confidence.
• Minimal maintenance: With features like an in-situ function test via a test button or magnetic pin, maintenance is straightforward, and downtime is reduced.
• Technical specifications: The Liquiphant FTL63 is designed to operate in extreme conditions, supporting process temperatures from -50 to +150 °C (-58 to +302 °F) and viscosities up to 10,000 mm²/s. With sensor lengths of up to three meters and a variety of finishes, including electropolished surfaces, it caters to a broad spectrum of applications.
“The Liquiphant FTL63 isn’t just a device; it’s a reliable partner for ensuring process efficiency and safety,” Berry adds.
As industries increasingly embrace IIoT technologies, Berry says that Liquiphant FTL63 stands ready to integrate seamlessly into modern smart systems.
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