Float level switching - the refinery standard

August 2001 Level Measurement & Control

Established in 1966, Swiss-based Besta AG has based its prolific international growth on the Tri-Mod level switch which can be manufactured to perform almost any level switch application in any industry. Besta AG is a pressure vessel accredited company and offer full certifications on any switch manufactured. Besta's tri-modular design allows individual and numerous combinations of float, flange and switch combinations to suit specific application requirements and are available in electric, electronic or pneumatic output versions for either side mount or top mount installation.

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