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Stories From the Field: Pulp & Paper Mill in Uruguay 📍
Every shift, operators at this paper mill in Uruguay had to climb a flight of stairs—just to check the level on a gauge. 😰 Not because they wanted the cardio… but because the camera in the control room couldn’t pick it up clearly. The Reliance team suggested upgrading to the Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glasses & LED Illumination Once installed, the Reliance® Simpliport made the level instantly visible on the CCTV feed. No more stair climbs. No more guesswork.
Aug 51 min read


Avoid False Readings Due to Dirty Service - Jerguson® FlashProof ™ Magnicator®
A major pulp & paper facility in Chile faced process water issues. One of their tanks receives a steady mix of wastewater from across the plant—mud, suspended solids, and wood chips. The plant needed a level measurement solution that could handle the mess without losing accuracy or getting jammed. The Clark-Reliance Solution: We provided a Jerguson® FlashProof™ Magnicator® Magnetic Level Gage, equipped with an oversized chamber. This design prevents the float from sticking,
Apr 161 min read


Enhancing Boiler Water Level Visibility at a Brazilian Paper Mill
Problem: A major paper mill in Brazil faced ongoing challenges with its traditional boiler water glass gage. Operating at 100 bar (~1500 psi), the existing gage was unreliable and difficult to read, increasing operator risk and reducing efficiency. Solution: We demoed our Simpliport® 180 Bi-Color Ported Water Gage Glass & LED Illumination and the customer immediately saw the benefits from switching their traditional gage over to a Simpliport 180. By switching to the Simplipo
Mar 261 min read


Reliance FG Water Gage with DuraStar® LED Illumination Installed at an Ohio Paper Mill
Take a look at this FG499 Flat Glass Water Gage, featuring offset adapters and DuraStar® LED Illumination, now hard at work in a paper mill in Ohio! The FG Series Gages are built with wide-body construction, offering enhanced strength and rigidity to handle demanding applications. The tempered flat glass is of premium quality, designed to resist thermal shock, ensuring long-lasting performance under high-temperature conditions. Each glass component is rigorously tested for su
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Issues Reading A Traditional Boiler Water Glass Gage
We were called out to a paper mill in South America - they had an issue reading their traditional boiler water glass gage. This particular boiler runs at 1400 psi. The customer had no way to compare the level of the gage to the level on the DP transmitter. Maintenance on this gage was also an issue, as it would take a full day to repair. It was critical that they have a boiler water glass gage that was easy to see at any angle, any distance (see before and after picture below
Mar 23, 20221 min read
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