Chemical Tank Level Sensors

Chemical Tank Level Monitoring Challenges

Chemical processing, water treatment, and industrial manufacturing facilities across Egypt handle aggressive liquids requiring specialized level sensors. Standard sensors corrode rapidly in acids like sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, caustic solutions like sodium hydroxide, and organic solvents. LEVEX manufactures chemical tank level sensors in Egypt with materials selected for specific chemical compatibility, ensuring long service life in demanding applications.

Common Chemical Storage Applications

Acid Storage Tanks: Sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and other industrial acids require corrosion-resistant level sensors with PTFE-coated or SS316L construction. Used in metal treatment, battery manufacturing, fertilizer production, and mining operations.

Caustic & Alkaline Solutions: Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide, ammonia, and lime slurries in water treatment plants, textile factories, and soap manufacturing need chemically-resistant sensors that maintain accuracy in high-pH environments.

Solvents & Hydrocarbons: Acetone, toluene, xylene, MEK, alcohols, and petroleum distillates in pharmaceutical, paint, and chemical synthesis applications require level sensors with compatible seals and materials that don't degrade or swell.

Water Treatment Chemicals: Chlorine solutions, aluminum sulfate (alum), ferric chloride, sodium hypochlorite, and polymer flocculants in municipal water treatment and industrial wastewater facilities need reliable level monitoring for automated dosing control.

Electroplating & Surface Treatment: Chrome plating baths, nickel solutions, zinc baths, copper cyanide, and various etchants require precise tank level sensors for process control and regulatory compliance in metal finishing operations.

Material Selection for Chemical Compatibility

SS316 Stainless Steel: The MF-LS float level switch in SS316 grade handles most acids at moderate concentrations, neutral chemicals, seawater, and many organic solvents. Ideal for general-purpose chemical storage where extreme corrosion resistance isn't required.

PTFE (Teflon) Construction: For highly corrosive acids, strong bases, and aggressive solvents, LEVEX offers PTFE-coated level sensors with inert Teflon wetted surfaces. The MF-LT level transmitter with PTFE coating resists virtually all chemicals and maintains accuracy across wide temperature ranges.

PVC & Polypropylene: Cost-effective for non-aggressive acids, alkaline solutions, and aqueous chemicals at ambient temperatures. MF-LS float switches in PVC provide reliable service in water treatment chemical dosing and mild chemical storage applications.

Non-Contact Sensing: The CP-LS capacitive level switch detects chemical level through non-metallic tank walls, eliminating wetted sensor contact. Ideal for extremely aggressive chemicals where even corrosion-resistant materials may degrade over time.