From exploration and mineral processing to steel production
The requirements in metal and mining applications are distinctive and demanding. As a long-term supplier to the mining and metal industry, whether it's measuring abrasive mining slurries, dusty aggregates in quarries, or coolants in steel mills, UPC delivers innovative measurement solutions to meet these challenging process demands. Our comprehensive portfolio includes advanced flow meters designed to handle high-solid content slurries, robust level transmitters for harsh mining environments, and precision temperature sensors for critical steel production processes. With over 13 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, UPC has established itself as a trusted partner in the metal and mining sector, providing reliable measurement solutions that withstand the most extreme conditions while delivering accurate data for process optimization and safety compliance. From underground mining operations to surface processing plants and steel manufacturing facilities, our instruments help operators maximize productivity, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure regulatory compliance in an industry where precision and reliability are paramount.
Overview of Metal & Mining
Mining and mineral processing come with many challenges for operators, such as ensuring accurate measurements, reliable performance, and minimizing downtime. UPC offers solutions for every part of these industries, from exploring and processing precious metals and coal to managing bulk solids inventory and ensuring safety in steel production. Our products are designed to help you use resources efficiently, keep plants running longer, meet strict safety standards, and achieve the best possible output.
Typical applications
Minerals & Mining
- Measuring the flow of abrasive slurries (e.g., in hydrocyclone feedlines).
- Checking the concentration levels (e.g., tailings thickener underflow).
- Monitoring water usage, even in remote areas without a power supply.
- Managing pit dewatering and wastewater treatment/disposal tasks.
- Measuring levels in rock crushers, quarries, conveyors, coal stockpiles, and coke bunkers.
- Handling flow and level tasks in building materials manufacturing (e.g., cement).
- Supporting utility needs like underground mine ventilation.
Iron, Steel & Metal
- Monitoring temperatures in continuous casting processes.
- Measuring coolant flow in water-jacketed blast furnaces.
- Tracking oxygen flow supply.
- Measuring protective gas flow in furnace applications.
- Monitoring free chlorine levels in cooling water systems.
UPC Global Industry Division Metal & Mining
Our Global Industry Division at UPC focuses on serving customers in the Metal & Mining industry. We offer everything from basic process instruments to fully customized systems, covering engineering support during the design phase, as well as on-site commissioning and training. With a presence in about 100 countries, local support is usually close by. Whether you need standard instruments or a custom solution with specialized process diagnostics, we've got you covered.
Metal - Mining