UWT Sensor RFnivo® 8200 withstands sulfuric acid
and tropical climate
A chemical trading company operating a port storage facility in the Dominican Republic was looking for a safe and reliable solution to monitor the filling level in tank trucks carrying sulfuric acid.
The goal: to automate the loading process, eliminate manual checks, and protect personnel from direct contact with the aggressive liquid.
The application presented several challenges. In addition to the high chemical stress caused by the strongly corrosive medium, the equipment had to cope with tropical temperatures around 30 °C (86 °F) and a constant humidity of around 80 % throughout the year. The technology used therefore needed to be chemically resistant, climate-proof, and maintenance-free.
Solution: Capacitive Level Limit Switch RFnivo® 8200
To meet these demanding conditions, the company chose the capacitive level limit switch from UWT. The robust rod version with a 250 mm (9.8 in) probe made of stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L) and a durable PFA coating provides maximum protection against sulfuric acid and other corrosive liquids.
Thanks to its active build-up compensation, the sensor delivers accurate measurements even with adhesive or viscous media. Mounted on top of the tank trucks, it ensures safe, clean, and maintenance-free level detection from the outside.
Technical Highlights of the RFnivo® 8200
The RFnivo® 8200 also offers the following impressive features:
Enclosure protection: IP68, Type 4
Process temperature: up to 400 °C (752 °F)
Ambient temperature: up to 85 °C (185 °F)
Operating voltage: 12–250 V AC/DC
Output options: Relay, Transistor or Profibus PA
Certifications: ATEX, FM, CSA, INMETRO
Wetted parts: Stainless steel 1.4404 (316 L), Ceramic, Graphite
With its pressure-resistant aluminum housing and high-quality materials, the RFnivo® 8200 is perfectly suited for demanding process conditions in the chemical, petrochemical, and oil & gas industries.
Reliable, Safe and Corrosion-Resistant
In the tropical port environment of the Dominican Republic, the RFnivo® 8200 ensures a reliable and safe filling process every day.
It delivers precise measurement results even under conditions of heat, humidity, and aggressive chemicals – making an important contribution to process safety and automation.
