Endress+Hauser (Reinach, Switzerland; www.endress.com) has invested €2.7 million in the new test rig for the calibration of high-precision tank-gaging instruments developed and produced at its site in Yamanashi, Japan. The plant is equipped with state-of-the-art laser technology, and can precisely simulate a measuring distance of 40 m to calibrate the instruments accurately for their use in the large tanks of the process industry.
The space required for a test rig of this length is provided by a circular shaft underneath the new building; only a small section of the plant is situated above the ground while the actual measurement takes place far below. The test rig was built according to international standards and has already received certification from international organizations, such as NMI and PTB. In future, the current Proservo NMS5 level sensor will be calibrated at this plant, and the new Proservo NMS8 can already be tested on the test rig during its development.
“This investment in the new test rig shows Endress+Hauser’s strong commitment to the business area of tank gaging and also underlines the Group’s trust in the 81 associates of the Yamanashi site,” emphasized managing director Andreas Mayr. The new test rig works accurately to the micron. General manager Yasuyuki Inoue is proud of this precision: “This plant allows us to improve the calibration of our tank gauging devices and enhances our market position.”
Yujiro Saito, managing director of Endress+Hauser’s Japanese sales center, also emphasized the customer benefit: “In the oil & gas industry, accuracy and reliability are decisive factors. The new test rig is a big step forward for us because we can meet the needs of our customers even faster and thus clearly distinguish from other suppliers.”