K-Tek level transmitters and measurement instrumentation

K-Tek industrial level measurement systems: KM26 magnetic bypass gauges, LMT200 magnetostrictive transmitters, and MT5000 guided wave radar instruments.

K-Tek KM26 series magnetic liquid level gauges

Bypass magnetic level indicators of the K-Tek KM26 series are engineered for dependable visual tracking of process fluid boundaries. The robust sealed external chamber eliminates fluid contact with indicator glass, transferring internal magnetic float travel to the yellow scale.

Code-compliant extruded T-junction process outlets prevent internal float drag and friction
Engineered to withstand process pressures up to 345 bar and extreme heat up to 538 degrees C
Hermetically sealed dual-color magnetic indicator flags maintain readability under vibration
Custom-weighted floats provide minimum seventy-five grams of positive buoyancy in light fluids

K-Tek LMT200 series magnetostrictive level transmitters

Magnetostrictive level transmitters of the K-Tek LMT200 series attach externally to KM26 indicator chambers without process interruption. The instrument produces a continuous analog 4-20 milliamp loop output with HART digital communication for plant automation networks.

Non-intrusive external mounting to existing chambers without line stoppage or shutdown
Sub-millimeter signal resolution paired with permanent factory calibration without zero drift
Two-wire loop-powered electronic design housed in dual-compartment powder-coated enclosure
Onboard graphic display with integrated wave-envelope diagnostic graph and prompt setup

K-Tek AT100 and AT200 series magnetostrictive transmitters

High-precision magnetostrictive transmitters of the K-Tek AT100 and AT200 series provide continuous tracking of total fluid level and interface position. The heavy-duty aluminum alloy head protects the internal sensing waveguide from severe plant mechanical vibrations.

Simultaneous tracking of total product level and liquid-liquid interface inside one vessel
Superior measurement accuracy within one tenth of a millimeter across the entire length
Explosion-proof terminal compartment providing dual isolation for signal and ground wiring
Full support for Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus PA digital industrial plant architectures

K-Tek MT5000 series guided wave radar level transmitters

Guided wave radar level transmitters of the K-Tek MT5000 series utilize high-frequency microwave time-domain reflectometry. The instrument delivers dependable continuous level monitoring unaffected by surface turbulence, heavy foam blankets, boiling fluids, or vapor layers.

Interchangeable flexible cable, coaxial, and rigid single-rod probe styles in 316L alloy
Dependable measurement integrity in boiling liquids, foam layers, and heavy vapor regions
Advanced false-echo suppression algorithms filter out internal vessel structural echoes
Capable of detecting low-dielectric hydrocarbons and solvents with values down to 1.4

K-Tek LM200 series non-contact optical laser level meters

Non-contact optical laser level transmitters of the K-Tek LM200 series provide long-range inventory monitoring for bulk solids, pellets, and liquid holding vessels. The extremely narrow laser beam with minimal divergence targets deep silos without wall reflection.

Extremely narrow optical beam divergence under 0.2 degrees eliminates internal silo echoes
Long measurement range reaching one hundred meters for solids and forty meters for liquids
Integrated dry purge collar assembly protects the optical glass lens from airborne dust
Complete immunity to crusher acoustic noise, mechanical bin vibration, and electrical hum

K-Tek level point switches and bypass external chambers

Magnetic point level switches of the MS50 series, hermetic reed switches, and custom external bypass chambers from K-Tek provide overfill prevention. The rugged welded chambers are fabricated from 316L, Hastelloy C276, and titanium alloys to exact project drawings.

Bistable magnetic latching switch mechanism operates reliably without external excitation
Chamber fabrication undergoes full radiographic inspection and liquid penetrant validation
Flanged and threaded process pipe connections conforming to ASME B16.5 and EN standards
Alloy selections compliant with NACE MR0175 requirements for sour gas refining safety

K-Tek instrumentation engineering heritage and manufacturing excellence

American industrial instrumentation enterprise K-Tek was established in 1975 in Prairieville, Louisiana, United States, expanding over decades into a globally acknowledged innovator in level measurement engineering.

Across dedicated manufacturing halls, the company concentrated complete metalworking capabilities for corrosion-resistant alloys, magnetic system calibration, and rigorous testing.

In 2010, K-Tek joined the international ABB group, establishing the core foundation of ABB Level Measurement portfolio.

K-Tek engineered solutions achieved an enduring reputation across petroleum refining, natural gas extraction, chemical synthesis, and power utilities due to outstanding dependability under demanding operations involving elevated temperatures and mechanical pressures.

Design advantages of KM26 series bypass magnetic liquid level gauges

The flagship development of K-Tek is the KM26 series magnetic liquid level gauge, designed on the communicating vessel principle inside a sealed non-magnetic chamber. An internal engineered magnetic float moves smoothly with the liquid boundary, rotating external dual-color indicator flags.

Eliminating direct contact between aggressive liquids and sight glass prevents toxic leaks.

A primary engineering breakthrough from K-Tek is the implementation of extruded T-junction process outlets rather than conventional welded pipe nozzles.

Seamless neck extrusion prevents internal chamber deformation, guaranteeing unhindered vertical travel for the magnetic float without risk of mechanical binding, chamber wall rubbing, or float shell punctures over decades.

ASME B31.3 piping structural standards and European PED directives

All K-Tek KM26 level gauge chambers are calculated and fabricated in strict conformance with ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 power and chemical piping design codes.

Extruded outlet wall thicknesses and full-penetration welding seams undergo full ultrasonic examination, radiographic inspection, and mandatory hydrostatic pressure proof testing at one and a half times design rating.

For deployment in international processing plants, K-Tek chambers fulfill rigorous requirements of the European Pressure Equipment Directive PED.

Each fabricated assembly is delivered with complete metallurgical certificates for high-performance alloys including 316L stainless steel, Hastelloy C276, Monel, and titanium, ensuring safe containment up to 345 bar and 538 degrees C.

LMT200 and AT100 magnetostrictive transmitters for non-intrusive retrofit

For continuous automated level monitoring, K-Tek engineered high-precision magnetostrictive transmitters including the LMT200, AT100, and AT200 series. The sensor waveguide tube attaches directly to the outer surface of the KM26 bypass chamber.

Electrical interrogation pulses traveling down the wire interact with the float magnetic field, generating torsional strain waves detected by piezoceramics.

This external non-intrusive mounting method allows field technicians to install, calibrate, or service electronic transmitter units on active operating vessels without depressurizing lines, halting processing loops, or breaching containment.

The electronics generate a noise-immune 4-20 milliamp loop with HART protocol, supplying sub-millimeter level data into control systems.

MT5000 guided wave radar transmitters and microwave reflectometry

For processing vessels characterized by turbulent fluid dynamics, K-Tek manufactures MT5000 series high-frequency guided wave radar level transmitters operating on microwave time-domain reflectometry.

High-speed nanosecond pulses travel along rigid rod or flexible cable waveguides, partially reflecting at fluid boundaries exhibiting variations in dielectric permittivity.

Unlike non-contact ultrasonic or optical instruments, the MT5000 guided wave radar remains completely immune to surface turbulence, fluid boiling, thick foam blankets, steam, and internal wall buildup.

The onboard signal microprocessor suppresses false structural echoes from vessel internal baffles, ensuring steady data transmission directly into distributed plant networks.

LM200 optical laser rangefinders and point level protection switches

For inventory monitoring of dry granular solids, mineral ores, and bulk pellets inside tall storage silos, K-Tek engineered the LM200 series non-contact optical laser level meters.

The narrow laser optical beam with beam divergence under 0.2 degrees performs precise surface scanning inside narrow bins across distances reaching one hundred meters without sidewall echo interference.

Complementing continuous level instruments, K-Tek manufactures rugged hermetic MS50 magnetic latching switches and RS85 vibrating fork point sensors.

These units mount to external chamber tie rods and serve inside safety shutdown loops, instantly interrupting electrical pump circuits upon reaching high alarm limits to prevent hazardous vessel overfill events.

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