The level indicator with the "rotating paddle" principle was developed by MAIHAK AG in 1939 and christened the "Maihak Bunker Level Indicator". 70 years later, it gave its name to the newly founded company MBA Instruments GmbH, which, following a management buy-out in 2008, continued the production and distribution of level measurement technology from SICK MAIHAK GmbH and later expanded it to include conductivity measurement.
With the proven product line, MBA Instruments GmbH also took over the employees of the level measurement division - and with them their knowledge and many years of experience in this segment. This meant that the reliable measuring devices could continue to be available to customers and the good contacts with representatives and distributors in over 40 countries could be maintained.
"MAIHAK rotary vane technology has proven to be extremely robust and reliable over the last few decades," confirms MBA Managing Director Andreas Heckel. "We are delighted to have successfully continued this proven technology under the umbrella of MBA Instruments GmbH for ten years now. At the same time, this history is an incentive for us to continuously develop level measurement further and thus meet our customers' requirements ever more flexibly."
For example, the MBA800 series was created by combining a rotary paddle and stepper motor: the free adjustment of various parameter combinations ensures that the devices in this series can be used in almost all bulk materials. The MBA801 halfpipe was recently added as an innovation, which is mounted horizontally on the silo and measures directly in the falling bulk flow using the robust digital swivel blade. The MBA888 version, which is popular with customers, is characterized by its fast commissioning and maintenance-free operation. In addition to the rotating paddles, diaphragm switches, oscillating paddle devices and a pilot system round off the range of products in the level measurement sector. MBA Instruments also develops innovative products in the field of conductivity measurement. Particularly noteworthy here is the MLA1000, which continuously measures the conductivity in kerosene and is used in many large tank farms throughout Europe.
