Level Measurement Technology for the Food & Beverage Industry


Level Measurement Technology for the Food & Beverage Industry Reliable sensor solutions for maximum hygiene, efficiency and transparency Whether it’s dairy products, brewery goods, rice, coffee or other items from the food and beverage industry – they are a vital part of our daily lives and demand high standards from industrial processes. To ensure quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness at all times, the industry depends on precise, certified and adaptable measurement technology throughout the entire process chain. UWT offers a specialised portfolio of level measurement sensors and monitoring solutions that fully meet the industry’s specific requirements. Highest Demands on Technology, Processes and Quality The food and beverage industry is one of the most demanding sectors worldwide. From the delivery and sorting of raw materials to processing, maturation, filling, packaging and logistics – every step of the process must meet the highest standards. Hygiene regulations, product safety, traceability and sustainability are just as critical today as energy efficiency and digital integration. Additionally, the variety of media used presents a major challenge: from free-flowing powders to viscous liquids, from delicate bulk solids to chemically active additives. Aseptic applications, such as the production and filling of dairy products, plant-based drinks or infant formula, also place special demands on the measurement technology used. Hygienic design, CIP/SIP capability and certified materials are essential to ensure a completely sterile process environment. Tailor-Made Solutions from UWT The Right Technology for Every Requirement. To meet the industry’s diverse requirements, UWT offers a comprehensive portfolio of reliable, certified sensor solutions – specifically designed for hygienic processes and a wide range of material characteristics: Vibrating fork – Vibranivo® VN Series Versatile for use in bulk solids and liquids – from dusty powders to pasty media: VN 1 / VN 5: For applications in all types of solids, including extreme process conditions or interface detection. VN 2 / VN 6: For fine-grained and powdery materials. VN 4: For dry, free-flowing bulk solids. VN 7: For liquids as well as viscous and pasty media – compact, hygienic, and CIP/SIP-capable. Vibration rod – Mononivo® Optimal level detection for powders prone to bridging as well as coarse-grained granulates. It is also suitable as a backflow detector in pipes and shafts – compact, robust, and reliable in operation. Rotary paddle switch – Rotonivo® The mechanically robust solution that is ideal for free-flowing solids such as flour, sugar, coffee or rice – optionally available in a hygienic version with EHEDG-compliant design. Capacitive Sensors – Capanivo® Series Reliable level detection in bulk solids, liquids, pastes, foams and sludges – even under high temperatures, pressure, and with buildup. Ideal for hygienic applications, optionally available with IO-Link and interface detection. Guided Radar Sensors – NivoGuide® Precise, continuous level measurement in bulk solids, liquids, pastes, foams and sludges – also with interface detection. With Tri-Clamp connection, ideally suited for hygienic processes in the food and beverage industry. Non-Contact Radar Sensors – NivoRadar® Ideal for hygienic processes without media contact. The NR Series provides high-resolution, continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids – even under challenging process conditions such as steam, condensate, or heavy dust. With its hygienic antenna and various hygiene connections, the NR 8400 is the ideal solution for use in the food industry. Process Reliability Along the Industrial Value Chain Whether in goods receiving, sorting or storage of raw materials, during mixing or heating processes, throughout maturation phases – such as for yoghurt or beer – or during final filling: reliable level sensors ensure smooth operations, consistent product quality, and efficient production planning. Your Benefits with UWT: Hygienic sensor technology for CIP/SIP applications EHEDG-compliant design and FDA-approved seals Flexible use with a wide range of media Easy integration into existing process control systems Durable, low-maintenance and reliable signal detection Focus: Hygienic Design in Detail Learn more about the specific requirements for level measurement in hygienic processes – such as EHEDG-compliant design, FDA-approved materials, CIP/SIP cleanability, or Tri-Clamp process connections – in our in-depth blog article. Beverage industry – they are a vital part of our daily lives. Raw materials such as milk, fruit, vegetables, grain, and sugar must be processed under strictly controlled conditions throughout the entire process chain. The food and beverage industry is one of the most demanding industries worldwide. Vibranivo® VN 7 as a Demand Sensor in Tomato Sauce Filling Single rod probe Mononivo® MN 4 Rotonivo® Rotary Paddle Switch RN 6004 as a Full Detector in Peanut Butter Production Non-contact level measurement using NivoRadar® – installed with a tailor-made mounting solution Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpaZuPlDZ2A More information Hygiene – EHEDG & FDA-Compliant Sensor Solutions for CIP/SIP Processes: https://www.uwtgroup.com/en/blog/post/hygieneehedg-fda-compliant-sensor-solutions-for-cip-sip-processes

Whether it’s dairy products, brewery goods, rice, coffee or other items from the food and beverage industry – they are a vital part of our daily lives and demand high standards from industrial processes.
To ensure quality, safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness at all times, the industry depends on precise, certified and adaptable measurement technology throughout the entire process chain.
UWT offers a specialised portfolio of level measurement sensors and monitoring solutions that fully meet the industry’s specific requirements.

Highest Demands on Technology, Processes and Quality

The food and beverage industry is one of the most demanding sectors worldwide. From the delivery and sorting of raw materials to processing, maturation, filling, packaging and logistics – every step of the process must meet the highest standards.
Hygiene regulations, product safety, traceability and sustainability are just as critical today as energy efficiency and digital integration. Additionally, the variety of media used presents a major challenge: from free-flowing powders to viscous liquids, from delicate bulk solids to chemically active additives.
Aseptic applications, such as the production and filling of dairy products, plant-based drinks or infant formula, also place special demands on the measurement technology used. Hygienic design, CIP/SIP capability and certified materials are essential to ensure a completely sterile process environment.

Tailor-Made Solutions from UWT

The Right Technology for Every Requirement. To meet the industry’s diverse requirements, UWT offers a comprehensive portfolio of reliable, certified sensor solutions – specifically designed for hygienic processes and a wide range of material characteristics:

Vibrating fork – Vibranivo® VN Series
Versatile for use in bulk solids and liquids – from dusty powders to pasty media:

VN 1 / VN 5: For applications in all types of solids, including extreme process conditions or interface detection.
VN 2 / VN 6: For fine-grained and powdery materials.
VN 4: For dry, free-flowing bulk solids.
VN 7: For liquids as well as viscous and pasty media – compact, hygienic, and CIP/SIP-capable.

Vibration rod – Mononivo®

Optimal level detection for powders prone to bridging as well as coarse-grained granulates. It is also suitable as a backflow detector in pipes and shafts – compact, robust, and reliable in operation.

Rotary paddle switch – Rotonivo®

The mechanically robust solution that is ideal for free-flowing solids such as flour, sugar, coffee or rice – optionally available in a hygienic version with EHEDG-compliant design.

Capacitive Sensors – Capanivo® Series

Reliable level detection in bulk solids, liquids, pastes, foams and sludges – even under high temperatures, pressure, and with buildup. Ideal for hygienic applications, optionally available with IO-Link and interface detection.

Guided Radar Sensors – NivoGuide®

Precise, continuous level measurement in bulk solids, liquids, pastes, foams and sludges – also with interface detection. With Tri-Clamp connection, ideally suited for hygienic processes in the food and beverage industry.

Non-Contact Radar Sensors – NivoRadar®

Ideal for hygienic processes without media contact. The NR Series provides high-resolution, continuous level measurement of liquids and bulk solids – even under challenging process conditions such as steam, condensate, or heavy dust. With its hygienic antenna and various hygiene connections, the NR 8400 is the ideal solution for use in the food industry.

Process Reliability Along the Industrial Value Chain

Whether in goods receiving, sorting or storage of raw materials, during mixing or heating processes, throughout maturation phases – such as for yoghurt or beer – or during final filling: reliable level sensors ensure smooth operations, consistent product quality, and efficient production planning.

Your Benefits with UWT:

Hygienic sensor technology for CIP/SIP applications
EHEDG-compliant design and FDA-approved seals
Flexible use with a wide range of media
Easy integration into existing process control systems
Durable, low-maintenance and reliable signal detection

Focus: Hygienic Design in Detail

Learn more about the specific requirements for level measurement in hygienic processes – such as EHEDG-compliant design, FDA-approved materials, CIP/SIP cleanability, or Tri-Clamp process connections – in our in-depth blog article.