VEGA Control’s Vegapuls 64 product launch took place on 15 July in the ballroom at Montecasino. The gala event was attended by approximately 400 guests, which included customers and their partners and members of the media. The evening’s programme started with the product presentation, followed by entertainment, dancing and a dinner catering for all tastes.
Group director John Groom used the comparison of a Black Forest cake recipe to explain the features of the new Vegapuls 64 sensor to the audience. Together with business development manager Frikkie Streicher, he presented the capabilities of VEGA’s first radar level sensor for liquids that operates at a transmission frequency of 80 GHz. This included a demonstration of the radar beam’s excellent focusing capabilities.
John Groom (right), Frikkie Streicher left.
Their presentation showed that with an 80 mm antenna, the Vegapuls 64 emits a radar beam angle of only 3°. This means the sensor can deliver reliable measurements even in vessels with internal installations such as heating coils and agitators. The demonstration included that of the dielectric constant in relation to the volume of oil in a recipe. The dynamic range of the instrument, with increased sensitivity from 96 dB to 120 dB, was also shown.
At the end of the evening guests were left in no doubt that the Vegapuls 64 has the capabilities to revolutionise the market for liquid level measurement across industries.
BMG achieves GBCSA Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification Bearing Man Group t/a BMG
News
BMG has achieved Green Building Council South Africa Net Zero Waste Level 2 Certification after diverting more than 90% of operational waste from landfill, demonstrating how practical sustainability measures can deliver measurable environmental and commercial benefits.
Read more...Pump spares and parts for Africa
News
KSB Pumps and Valves explains how its decentralised stockholding and local manufacturing keep spares and parts available across its installed base in Africa.
Read more...Inspiration for times of change Endress+Hauser South Africa
News
More than 2000 customers, partners and experts gathered in Basel, Switzerland, for the Endress+Hauser Global Forum in April 2026. Under the theme of driving sustainable transformation together, the event combined keynote sessions on strategy, technology and the future of work with practical case studies from across the process industry.
Read more...The gender gap in SA’s engineering sector
News
South Africa’s engineering sector is facing a critical gender imbalance, with women making up just 16% of registered engineering professionals compared to 84% of men.
Read more...Safe removal of the historic US 181
News
Mammoet provided the heavy-lift expertise that helped remove the 2300 ton centre span of the historic US 181 Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas, using a precision lift-and-lower method that protected nearby marine environments and reopened navigation channels swiftly.
Read more...Africa Energy Indaba 2027 aims to ignite the power revolution
News
Africa Energy Indaba 2027 takes place from 2 to 4 March 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, bringing together ministers, utilities, investors and developers to accelerate energy generation, unlock investment and drive the continent’s industrial future.
Read more...Major bearing tender for SKF SKF South Africa
News
SKF has secured a major bearing supply tender from an Algerian steelmaker, reinforcing its position in the metals segment across North Africa.
While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.
printer friendly version