It is critical to track liquid levels whenever performing industrial operations; otherwise, there could be an accident, wasted resources, or damage to any equipment due to a small error in the measurement of the liquid level. Level gauges are a safe, dependable, and often mechanical way to check the amount of liquid in any vessel (tank, pipeline, etc.). At Ekotech, we offer a broad selection of level gauges designed for accuracy, durability, and compliance with Industry Standards.
Level Gauges Explained
Level gauges assist operators by giving accurate measurements in real-time of the quantity of liquid within a vessel/tank. Many level gauges can be viewed by operators directly with no power source or transmission, unlike electronic sensors.
Key Features of Level Gauges
- Provides accurate measurements of liquid levels
- Reduces the risk of overfilling a tank or running a piece of equipment dry
- Can be used to monitor all types of liquids including corrosive or opaque fluids and thick liquids
Types of Level Gauges
Types of level gauges function based on the principles of these methodologies:
- Sight Glass – A transparent tube connected to the tank provides visible visualisation of the actual fluid level
- Reflex / Transparent Gauges – Reflex or transparent gauges use unique optical properties to provide enhanced visibility of opaque or colored fluids
- Magnetic Level Gauges – A float system is used to measure the level of fluid within a tank using a flag mounted outside of the tank to indicate the magnetic location of the float when it rises and falls with the fluid level in the tank
- Float Level Gauges – Float level gauges use a physical float mechanism to rise and fall with the level of the fluid within the tank and display the level on an external dial
Correctly installing all level gauges is critical to produce accurate readings; Ekotech provides level gauge placement guidance and ways to maximise gauge performance.
Commonly Found Types of Level Gauges
- Sight Glass Level Gauge – Ideal for most tank level monitoring use
- Reflex and Transparent Level Gauge – Used for measuring colored fluid and also limiting visibility through opaque liquids
- Magnetic Level Gauge – Ideal for measuring fluid levels in pressurised and/or corrosion-prone environments
- Float Level Gauge – Reliable, non-electric mechanical solution for standard liquid measurement applications