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VEGAPOINT 24 level switches have been taken up by the industry at a rapid rate.
Easy installation, maximum efficiency VEGAPOINT 24 level switches solve the problem of detecting sticky and viscous substances. Food and Beverage Industry News reports.
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any food and pharmaceutical products have a distinctive texture: “melt-in-your-mouth” like some processed cheeses, grainy like peeling cream or also tough, sticky, crunchy and soft. Depending on the consistency, the demands on the level measurement technology used in production increase. After the successful launch of the VEGAPOINT range of level switches in 2020 the uptake by the industry was beyond VEGA’s original expectations but based on feedback there were still applications that required a different design and function. VEGA took this onboard and in consultation with the industry set about developing the new front-flush level switch VEGAPOINT 24 especially for use with sticky, viscous or abrasive products. Even with the strongest buildup, it reliably detects the product level in the application and indicates
it with a user-programmable, coloured illuminated ring that is highly visible. Combine this with the two transistor outputs that are independently selectable for different functions, and I/O Link industry-standard communication, and the result is a product that is designed and built to suit the applications within the industry
Runs perfectly when it lights up Thanks to its robustness, VEGAPOINT 24 is a plug-and-play sensor. It can be installed easily in a few simple steps. Flexible production systems with frequent and fast product changes benefit from the fact that it detects all media with the help of the default setting without adjustment. And extended functions, such as interface detection or foam blanking, can be configured easily with the interface of BLUETOOTH access and a userfriendly menu.
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Only metal in the tank “This device is specifically designed and manufactured for the beverage, food and pharmaceutical sectors. Here, mixing and conveying are all about efficiency and safety, even with demanding liquids and bulk solids like molasses or nut-nougat cream,” said Volker Allgaier, product manager at VEGA. The front-flush design of VEGAPOINT 24 ensures universal application possibilities and no interference with agitators or mixing mechanisms. “Even cleaning procedures will work safely and efficiently alongside the flat measuring tip,” Allgaier said. “And the measuring face of the sensor also copes with sandblasting. This is because there is only metal in the tank.” Compared to plastic, he concludes, extensive tests have shown an extended service life by a factor of four.
The VEGAPOINT 24 is front flush and abrasion resistant.
