Avoid False Readings Due to Dirty Service - Jerguson® FlashProof ™ Magnicator®
- Kristen Modzelewski
- Apr 16
- 1 min read
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, even with high solids and debris in the mix. Three years later, the unit’s still running strong—no maintenance issues, no float hang-ups, and no downtime.
The Jerguson FlashProof design addresses problems caused by dirty or viscous services. The use of an oversized 3″ Schedule 40 chamber creates additional space to prevent the float from binding when dirt, sludge, or wax-like solids are present in the process fluid. In a standard gage, dirty service could potentially bind the float, causing the level to appear unchanged. Additionally, the bypass zone allows for the gage to be flushed without removing the float from the column.
