Non-contact, maintenance-free level monitoring can be hard to come by, but VEGA’s lineup of limestone and cement management technologies have changed the game.
In the worlds of roads and infrastructure, materials like crushed limestone and cement are the building blocks of every successful project.
From quarrying and crushing to mixing and stockpiling, maintaining consistent material flow and inventory is essential to meet construction timelines, control costs, and ensure long-term performance.
VEGA, a leader in level and pressure understands how critical measurement and control technologies are to enabling efficient processing and handling.
To support an entire material handling process, VEGA provides a suite of advanced measurement and control technologies.
These include VEGAPULS radar sensors, VEGABAR pressure transmitters, VEGADIS remote displays, and VEGA Inventory Systems.
These tools enable operators to monitor levels, automate processes, and manage inventory with precision.
Whether the job is a busy concrete plant or cement manufacturer, VEGA’s suite of technology ensures materials are exactly where they are meant to be.
Limestone control
Crushed for road base, blended into asphalt, and transformed into cement for concrete foundations, limestone is a critical material in the roads industry.
The correct handling of limestone is required to ensure quality, reliability, and sustainability in infrastructure projects around the country.
VEGA has proven itself in providing cutting-edge solutions that support every stage of limestone’s journey from quarry to the construction site.
One major supplier of lime, dolime, limestone, and clay products has found success with the implementation of the VEGABAR 82 pressure sensor.
The VEGABAR 82 pressure sensor can be used universally for the measurement of gases, vapours and liquids, and is primarily used by asphalt plant operators, concrete plant managers and cement manufacturers.
The VEGABAR 82 pressure sensor is part of VEGA’s modular pressure instrumentation lineup, ideal for a range of uses in the civil construction industry.
John Leadbetter, Managing Director from VEGA Australia says the VEGABAR 82 is effectively used for monitoring pressure in pneumatic conveying systems for transporting limestone powder, cement, or fly ash.
“It can also measure pressure in water supply lines for batching systems and ensuring the safe operation of compressed air or hydraulic systems,” he says.
The pressure sensor works at its best when it is paired with other VEGA systems, providing a holistic view of the facility.
VEGABAR 82 is also equipped with a ceramic measuring cell, making it highly resistant to the sort of temperature shocks and inclement weather events that troubled the mechanical gauges.
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VEGA Inventory System
The VEGA Inventory System is an advanced remote inventory monitoring and management platform designed to optimise bulk material handling across various industries.
It provides real-time visibility into silo, bin, or tank levels, effective for managing raw materials like limestone and cement.
By delivering reliable measurement data, VEGA helps operators reduce waste, optimise production, and run plants more efficiently.
In turn this allows road projects to lower their direct emissions, create longer-lasting roads, and create cost-effective construction.
Tony Scarbourogh, Business Development Manager at VEGA Australia says, VIS allows users to monitor inventory in real time and avoid these challenges.
“Being able to monitor inventory across multiple locations is an ideal solution for the company when combined with VEGA’s reliable instrumentation,” says Scarbourogh.
“Working in conjunction with VEGA’s level sensors and pressure transmitters-like the VEGABAR 82, the VIS allows the facility to track material levels.”
“It also allows a facility to perform preventative maintenance on their baghouses.”
Baghouses are pollution control devices that remove the particulates or gas released from industrial processes out of the air.
“Considering dirty bags hold excess pressure, when it’s time to empty out material from the bags, the VIS sends personnel an alarm, so they know when to take action,” says Scarbourogh.
VIS also provides the company with two years of trending baghouse pressure data, making it easy to demonstrate compliance with EPA regulations.
VEGADIS 81
For operators who are away from the factory but still require access to viewing data and configuring sensors, VEGA has created the VEGADIS 81.
The VEGADIS 81 is a remote digital display and adjustment unit designed for use with VEGA’s level and pressure sensors.
Scarborough says the external digital display provides an advantage for industrial environments where the sensor is installed in a difficult-to-reach or hazardous area.
The VEGADIS 81 can be used to display measurements such as pressure and density levels taken by VEGA sensors in concrete mixing or material processing systems.
It can also be used to monitor trends or diagnostics, supporting maintenance and operational control in road construction environments.
VEGAPULS
To complete a strong lineup of machinery, Scarborough says the VEGAPULS radar sensor is an essential tool for modern road construction projects.
“VEGAPULS radar sensors measure material levels in hoppers, crushers, and conveyor transfer points, always ensuring smooth material flow,” says Scarbourogh.
“In environments like cement silos and limestone bunkers where dust, vibration, temperature variation, and material buildup are frequent challenges, VEGAPULS ensures reliable operation.”
Scarbourogh says the VEGAPULS is highly precise and reliable, capable of detecting small signals from media with poor reflective properties.
“This precision means no more costly inventory events like overfills,” says Scarbourogh.
“Using VEGA’s suite of equipment, any road construction company would have an unbeatable view of their inventory of limestone and cement.”
This article was originally published in the October edition of our magazine. To read the magazine, click here.
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