Precision That Lasts: UWT Level Sensors Prove 35-Year Durability

UWT GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of measurement technology for the detection and monitoring of levels, limit levels in any kind of bulk materials, solids as well as in liquids, pastes and foam. Since the founding, the product portfolio has developed and offers solutions for a variety of industries. > Headquarter with development, production and sales department in Germany > Subsidiaries in USA, China, India, Mexico, Brazil, Great Britain, Spain and Poland plus a global net of exclusiv distributors > Several million applications have now been deployed in more than 90 countries > Variety of industry solutions according to individual requirements > UWT products represent quality, flexibility and reliability Our products are named under: Rotonivo® - Rotary paddle switch incl. SIL2 version Vibranivo® - Vibrating fork for bulk and liquid Mononivo® - Vibrating rod probe RFnivo® - Capacitive level switch also with anti-corrosive Teflon® coating for flue gas cleaning Capanivo® / NivoCapa® - Capacitive level switch NivoBob® - Electro-mechanical Plumb Bob as well for Interface NivoRadar® - Radar sensors NivoGuide® - TDR guided radar NivoTec® - Level monitoring and visualisation NivoLED® - Signal Lamp – Maximum Safety for Hazardous Areas From development and production to final assembly and comprehensive technical advice, all services are provided from a single source. The focus is on the highest quality, technical know-how and good cooperation with customers, suppliers and partners. What is particularly important to the managing directors Uwe Niekrawietz, Markus Schalk and Andreas Haug is the well-being of the 200 employees worldwide: ”Healthy and happy employees can achieve incredible things”.  The product portfolio is developed further every year and enables holistic solution concepts for a variety of industries. In addition to level and point level measurement, UWT offers monitoring and visualisation systems and complete project planning. Well-known plant manufacturers and end customers worldwide appreciate the customised solutions as well as the easy handling and durability of UWT sensors. In order to be able to pass on the best possible added value to customers in the future, UWT’s corporate strategy is consistently geared towards steady and sustainable growth.

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Reliable sensor and system solutions for liquids and bulk solids – ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable processes In the chemical industry, precision is essential at every stage of production. Whether storing, mixing, or dosing liquids and bulk solids, accurate level measurement protects people, the environment, and equipment, safeguards product quality, and prevents overfilling or dry running. Early leak detection further enhances operational safety. As an experienced partner to the process industry, UWT supports plant engineers and operators worldwide with comprehensive solutions for level measurement, monitoring, and visualization – from individual process lines to centralized plant control systems. Measurement solutions that make a difference The chemical industry is as diverse as its products. A wide range of media – from aggressive acids and alkalis to solvents, abrasive powders, and sticky pastes – requires precisely tailored measurement technology. With its broad product portfolio, UWT covers all key application areas: * Point level detection using capacitive,

RF Technology Decoded by UWT – How Electrical Signals Deliver Reliable Level Detection RF technology (Radio Frequency Capacitance) uses high-frequency measurement for precise level detection. Unlike purely capacitive sensors, it detects not only changes in capacitance but also the specific resistance of the medium. This ensures reliable measurement even under challenging conditions. How does RF technology work? The principle is based on an electrical voltage divider. Together with the medium, the probe forms a measuring system that detects both capacitance and impedance. Impedance describes the total electrical resistance a medium presents to an alternating current. It indicates how strongly a material reacts to electrical signals – and this change is exactly what RF technology uses for reliable detection. When the material comes into contact with the electrode, the capacitance increases abruptly – a clear signal that the level has been reached. The longer the active electrode, the more sensitively the probe responds. This allows the measurement

The technology behind UWT’s NivoRadar®. With UWT’s radar technology, levels can be measured precisely and without contact – even under the toughest conditions. Dust, high temperatures or agitated surfaces – challenging measuring conditions are part of everyday operations in many industries. Continuous level measurement using non-contact radar has proven to be one of the most reliable and versatile methods for a wide range of applications. This also includes sensitive areas with particularly high hygiene requirements. With UWT’s radar technology, levels can be measured precisely and without contact – even under the toughest conditions. Precise Level Measurement with Radar – Reliable, Non-contact, Future-Proof Two main technologies radar sensors # Non-contact radar measurement (free-radiating radar): In this method, the radar signal is emitted and reflected without direct contact with the medium. UWT’s NivoRadar® models utilise this principle for liquids and bulk solids in silos, tanks, open containers, or stockpiles. A major advantage is the maintenance-free operation, as there are no mechanical components. #