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06.02.2025  |  112x
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Tailored Level Monitoring Solutions for the Synthetics Industry

With UWT for Greater Efficiency and Durability in the Synthetics Industry to effectively help overcome sustainability challenges
The synthetics industry finds itself balancing between innovation and the growing demands for sustainability and efficiency. Synthetics are ubiquitous and play a vital role in our everyday lives. At the same time, there is increasing pressure to make processes more efficient and environmentally friendly. UWT provides tailored level measurement solutions to effectively help overcome these sustainability challenges.

Requirements and Solutions

Accurate level monitoring is essential in the synthetics industry – whether for the storage of granules, further preparation and processing in production facilities, or quality assurance. UWT sensors minimise production downtime, optimise material flows, and ensure consistent product quality.

Your Advantages with UWT

  • Reliability and Flexibility
    UWT sensors deliver precise measurement results even under challenging conditions – whether for granules, powders, or flakes. Thanks to Plug & Play functionality, they are intuitive to install and ready for immediate use. IO-Link allows quick adaptation to new materials and processes, while a wide range of process connections makes integration into existing systems straightforward.
  • Innovative Technologies for Safety and Efficiency
    Safety Features: Reliable measurements through advanced technologies such as interference signal suppression.
    Visualisation Solutions: Real-time data for precise monitoring and improved control.
  • Robustness and Durability
    UWT sensors withstand extreme conditions such as temperature fluctuations, humidity, and abrasive materials. With Active Shield Technology, build-up is prevented – ensuring long-term precise measurements.
  • Tailored Solutions for Challenging Applications
    Whether for short measuring distances, contactless measurement through container walls, or dynamic processes – UWT offers the right solution for every requirement.

Application Example

Optimised Level and Point Level Measurement; Raw materials are often stored in textile silos, where full, demand, and empty detectors are sewn directly into the fabric using a flange. The Rotonivo® 3001 serves as a dust-tight rotary paddle switch for reliable demand monitoring.
Radar sensors, such as the NivoRadar® 4100, penetrate the textile fabric and enable continuous level measurement.
  • Challenge: Lack of defined process connections, short measuring distances, difficult installation conditions
  • Solution: Flexible sensor integration, precise measurements, interference signal suppression, and compact design

Discover in our brochure how UWT enhances quality and precision in the synthetics industry: Solutions for the Synthetics Industry.

Success Stories from the Field

UWT’s expertise is demonstrated through successful projects worldwide. For example, a solution was developed for a synthetics processor to monitor the fill levels of its silo batteries across multiple locations in real time. The sensors had to deliver precise and reliable performance despite varying properties of the synthetic granules, such as dielectric constant (DK), dust generation, and temperature fluctuations.
The applied combination of the NivoTec® 3500 for level monitoring, the NivoBob® 3100 electromechanical system for level measurement, and the Rotonivo® RN 3002 full detector enabled efficient production planning, reduced material losses, and increased operational safety.
This tailored solution highlights how these technologies help meet even the most challenging requirements of the industry.

Why Choose UWT?

  • Precise measurement solutions for granules, powders, and flakes
  • Quick and easy integration into your systems
  • Maintenance-free and durable sensors
  • Support for sustainable and efficient production processes

UWT – Taking your processes to the next level.
LEVEL. UP TO THE MAX.

Company information

UWT GmbH
UWT GmbH
The UWT has become one of the leading suppliers of measurement technology on the world market today for the level detection in silos and tanks for material manufacturing processes. When UWT started, almost 40 years ago, with the development of ingenious products. UWT supply level limit and content measurement sensors for bulk solids and liquids. A company reaches such a position only if the following key elements interact: Sound management, good understanding of the needs of the markets, innovative product solutions, skillful investment and above all, committed and dedicated employees. Different measurement techniques are used within a variety of industries depending on the medium and application in question.UWT products represent quality, flexibility and reliability in over 90 countries across the world. Having successfully solved over 1 mio. applications within the bulk solids sector, UWT has expanded still further by introducing a new and innovative product range for the liquids market which is delivering reliable solutions for applications in this area. The company is certified ISO 9001:2015 and constantly expands its portfolio of product certifications (ATEX, EHEDG, FM, CSA, INMETRO, etc.) particularly with regard to the international markets. The development, production and sales departments are located at our headquarters in Germany, with a further production site in Malta. UWT has also established successful sales offices in the USA, UK, China, India, Brazil, Spain and Mexico. With this global orientation, it is possible to serve and support customers with complete competence and flexibility. From development through production to final assembly and comprehensive technical advice, UWT can offer a complete service from a single source. The strongly held belief by the CEO`s Uwe Niekrawietz, Markus Schalk and Andreas Haug is for the welfare of over 200 employees world-wide: „Healthy and happy employees can make the unbelievable happen“. Our portfolio includes sensors for liquids: * Capanivo® 7000/8000 - capacitive sensors * RFnivo® 8000 - capacitive sensors * NivoCapa® 8000 - capacitive sensors * NivoGuide® 8000 - TDR guided radar * NivoRadar® 7000 - non contact radar sensor Sensors for bulk solids: * Rotonivo® - rotary paddle * Vibranivo® - vibrating fork * Mononivo® vibrating rod * Capanivo® 4000 - capacitive sensors * RFnivo® 3000 - capacitive sensors * NivoBob® 3000/4000 - electromechanical lot system * NivoRadar® 3000/4000 - contact free radar sensor * NivoGuide® 3000 - guided radar sensor (TDR) NivoTec® - visualisation systems NivoLED® - signal lamp Maximum Safety for Hazardous Areas
Last update: 12.02.2025

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