WADECO microwave sensors and industrial measurement systems

WADECO microwave sensors: MWS-ST/SR barrier level switches, MWS-24RF and MWS-79RF radar level meters, MWS-DP-3 solids flow sensors, and 3D blast furnace profile meters.

WADECO: Japanese microwave sensors and industrial radar measurement systems

Japanese corporation WADECO specializes in the design and production of microwave and millimeter-wave sensors for heavy industry. The equipment provides dependable tracking of industrial processes under conditions of dense dust, vapor, and extreme operating temperatures.

Dedicated Japanese engineering facility in Hyogo with technical branch in Tokyo
Industrial radio frequency instruments covering microwave and millimeter bands
Reliable signal penetration through heavy airborne dust, vapors, and open flame
Monitoring equipment for blast furnaces, steelmaking plants, and mining sites

WADECO MWS-ST/SR microwave barrier point level switches for bulk materials

Barrier level switches of the MWS-ST/SR series monitor limit levels of bulk solids and liquids within bins and processing vessels. The transmitter and receiver generate a focused beam impervious to coating layers along vessel walls and protective dielectric windows.

Dependable point level detection across operating spans reaching up to one hundred meters
Four selectable frequency channels eliminating cross interference between units
Effective prevention of blocked chute conditions in mining transport conveyors
Robust sealed enclosures rated IP65 coupled with pneumatic purge connection ports

WADECO continuous radar level meters MWS-24RF and MWS-79RF for harsh media

Non-contact radar gauges Micro Ranger and Milli Ranger measure material levels at 24 GHz and 79 GHz with millimeter resolution. The instruments operate reliably amidst airborne dust, vapor, and high heat when monitoring vessels containing ore, coke, and molten steel.

Precision measurement resolution maintaining baseline error within five millimeters
High 79 GHz frequency providing a narrow beam angle suitable for narrow silos
High temperature waveguide extensions designed for monitoring liquid metal vessels
Industry standard 4-20 mA current loop output combined with digital interfaces

WADECO MWS-DP-3 microwave Doppler solids flow sensors for pneumatic pipes

Sensors of the MWS-DP-3 series utilize the Doppler effect to track the movement of powders, pellets, and bulk charges within pneumatic transport lines and gravity chutes. The sensor rapidly detects flow stoppage, line blockage, or feed interruptions without flow contact.

Non-intrusive sensing performed through non-metallic ceramic or polymer viewports
Instantaneous alert generation upon particle flow deceleration or total blockage
Adjustable sensitivity thresholds matching particle velocity and minimum grain size
Zero mechanical obstruction inside the pipe cross section prevents erosion wear

WADECO MWS-BF 2D and 3D blast furnace microwave radar profile meter systems

Measurement complexes of the MWS-BF-2D, MWS-BF-3D, and MWS-BF-3DV series deliver continuous radar surface scanning across burden material within blast furnaces. The instrumentation builds detailed topographic burden profile charts immediately following charging sequences.

Generation of accurate two-dimensional profiles and comprehensive 3D burden maps
Data acquisition synchronized with rotational angles of the bell-less chute feeder
Resilience against hot blast furnace gases, elevated pressure, and thermal radiation
Direct link with plant automation networks for real-time metallurgical monitoring

WADECO CAS microwave proximity detection and crane collision avoidance radars

Radar systems of the CAS series deliver proximity monitoring between overhead traveling cranes and rail trolleys within heavy industrial shops. The sensors measure distance through airborne steam, dust, and scale particles, providing multi-stage stopping commands.

Two-stage configurable monitoring zones for preliminary slowdown and final braking
Stable detection in hot metallurgical bays unaffected by rising convective currents
Directional antenna pattern preventing false triggers from building roof columns
Redundant safety relay outputs connecting into emergency drive braking circuits

Japanese precision engineering traditions and microwave measurement fundamentals

Headquartered in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, WADECO stands as an established international developer of millimeter-wave and microwave industrial instrumentation.

The company specializes in delivering non-intrusive monitoring solutions for material level, powder flow rate, and spatial burden profiling across steel mills, non-ferrous metallurgy, cement production plants, and heavy industrial facilities.

Unlike optical, infrared, or ultrasonic detection instruments, electromagnetic waves within the centimeter and millimeter frequency bands travel unimpeded through airborne particulate dust, dense steam clouds, combustion smoke, and open flames.

This physical characteristic eliminates sensing interruption when material coatings form over sensor viewing ports, avoiding unexpected shutdown delays.

MWS-ST/SR microwave barrier switches for limit level monitoring

Microwave barrier switches of the MWS-ST/SR series operate via the interruption of a directional radio frequency beam transmitted between emitter and receiver modules.

Installed across storage silos, transport chutes, and dust hopper vessels, these units detect upper limit and lower limit material thresholds across operating spans extending up to one hundred meters.

The instrumentation provides four selectable frequency channels to eliminate crosstalk interference when multiple sensor assemblies operate in close proximity.

Robust enclosures rated IP65 alongside flange housings with pneumatic purge connections ensure dependable performance throughout demanding continuous production cycles.

High frequency continuous radar level meters for bulk media and molten metals

Continuous radar level instruments of the Micro Ranger (24 GHz) and Milli Ranger (79 GHz) series deliver precision tracking of bulk media, metallurgical burden, coke, and molten metals.

The elevated 79 GHz frequency yields a focused narrow beam angle that avoids stray echoes from internal vessel ladders and internal structural beams.

The equipment provides millimeter-level measurement precision with baseline instrument error kept within five millimeters.

To monitor molten iron and slag inside transfer ladles and torpedo rail units, specialized high-temperature waveguide extension assemblies dissipate thermal flux while keeping electronic circuits protected.

Doppler solids flow sensors of the MWS-DP-3 series for pneumatic pipelines

Monitoring bulk material movement through pneumatic convey lines and gravity decline chutes is achieved through non-intrusive MWS-DP-3 sensors.

Operating via the Doppler effect, high-frequency signals reflected by traveling particles undergo a frequency shift that accurately tracks velocity and volume density of the transported medium.

Installation flush with the pipe perimeter or through non-metallic ceramic and polymer sight windows eliminates flow disruption and abrasive mechanical wear.

The unit produces instant alarm signals upon pipeline blockage or feed disruption, shielding blowers and rotary feeders from emergency overload damage.

Scanning microwave blast furnace burden profile meters of the MWS-BF series

Automated measurement suites of the MWS-BF-2D, MWS-BF-3D, and MWS-BF-3DV series deliver real-time microwave surface scanning of burden distribution inside blast furnaces.

A precision mechanical scanning drive linked with a high-speed rangefinder builds detailed topographic burden charts immediately following bell-less chute charging cycles.

Rotational synchronization with chute feeder movement enables visualization of ore and coke layers, allowing furnace operators to optimize gas flow permeability.

High tolerance toward furnace top gas pressure, thermal radiation, and dust ensures multi-year continuous operation without requiring sensor disassembly.

Industrial collision prevention radars for overhead traveling cranes

Proximity monitoring radar systems provide collision avoidance for overhead traveling cranes, rail transfer cars, and gantry transport equipment in hot metallurgical bays.

The sensors measure distance through dense steam, airborne scale dust, and strong convection currents, delivering dependable slowdown and emergency braking outputs.

Dual independent threshold adjustments permit tuning of initial deceleration zones and final emergency stopping boundaries with direct safety relay outputs.

Directional antenna geometry avoids false triggers from building structural columns, ensuring safe maneuvering of heavy industrial loads in crowded plant bays.

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