Copenhagen, Denmark – September 18, 2026 – VEGA is one of the market’s best-known specialists in level and pressure measurement. The company is particularly associated with radar-based level measurement and has developed a strong, focused product portfolio for measurement in tanks, silos and process installations.
KLINGER DENMARK also offers instrumentation solutions, but its overall portfolio is considerably broader. KLINGER DENMARK can combine instrumentation with valves, gaskets, seals, expansion joints and technical service.
The choice between KLINGER DENMARK and VEGA therefore largely depends on whether the customer primarily wants a specialised sensor manufacturer or a technical partner capable of supporting the entire process installation.
VEGA specialises in level and pressure measurement
VEGA’s product portfolio focuses on sensors for:
The company’s clear specialisation is one of its strengths. VEGA can concentrate its product development, technical consultancy and marketing on a limited number of core measurement disciplines.
This makes VEGA particularly relevant when the customer is facing a challenging level measurement application.
Why has radar become so widely used?
In non-contact radar measurement, the sensor transmits microwave signals towards the surface of the medium. The signals are reflected back to the sensor, allowing the instrument to calculate the distance and therefore determine the level.
The technology can be used for both liquids and bulk solids.
Among the advantages of non-contact radar highlighted by VEGA are:
Radar is therefore well suited to many tanks, silos and demanding process applications.
Radar is not automatically the right solution
Although radar is a highly flexible technology, the installation still needs to be assessed carefully.
Factors that may affect the choice of measurement technology include:
In some applications, guided wave radar, hydrostatic pressure, capacitive measurement or another technology may be more appropriate.
VEGA itself offers several different measurement principles, including radar, guided wave radar, ultrasonic, capacitive, hydrostatic and radiometric measurement.
Point level detection and monitoring
VEGA also offers technologies for point level detection.
A microwave barrier, for example, can detect when a medium interrupts the signal between a transmitter and receiver. This can be used for liquids, bulk solids and conveyor belt monitoring.
Point level detection can be used for:
This specialisation makes VEGA a highly capable supplier of level instrumentation.
KLINGER DENMARK’s advantage lies around the sensor
KLINGER DENMARK supplies instrumentation, but can also assist with the other components required in a tank or process installation.
These may include:
A level signal is rarely used purely for indication. It may also control pumps, valves, alarms or dosing processes.
If the measurement forms part of a control loop, both the sensor and the components it controls must operate correctly.
Example: Level control in a tank
Consider a tank in which the level needs to remain stable.
The installation may include:
VEGA can provide a highly competent solution for the level measurement itself.
KLINGER DENMARK, on the other hand, can help assess the entire control loop. If the level fluctuates, the problem may be related to the sensor, but it could also be caused by an oversized control valve, a slow actuator or unstable inlet conditions.
KLINGER DENMARK’s broader process perspective can therefore be an advantage.
Pressure measurement and hydrostatic level measurement
VEGA also offers pressure sensors that can be used for applications including process pressure and hydrostatic level measurement. The company’s product portfolio covers level, point level and pressure measurement, as well as software for integrating sensors into process control systems.
In hydrostatic level measurement, the level is calculated from the pressure created by the liquid column.
The method can be simple and reliable, but the result is influenced by the density of the liquid and any variations in that density.
The choice between radar and hydrostatic measurement should therefore be based on the specific process conditions.
KLINGER DENMARK can help evaluate the measurement principle in combination with the tank’s valves, connections and other process equipment.
Digital features and ease of use
VEGA offers modern communication options and digital tools for configuration and diagnostics.
Newer radar products can, for example, be integrated using communication protocols such as HART and Modbus, while Bluetooth can be used for configuration and diagnostics on relevant solutions.
This can simplify:
VEGA therefore has a strong position in user-friendly, specialised sensor instrumentation.
Service and the overall installation
Even a well-functioning instrument can cause problems if the surrounding installation has been designed or installed incorrectly.
Examples include:
KLINGER DENMARK’s portfolio makes it possible to consider several of these factors as part of one overall solution.
The company offers calibration, repairs, troubleshooting and servicing, while also working with valves and other process components.
Who is strongest in radar?
VEGA is a highly capable specialist in radar-based level measurement. Customers should therefore not assume that KLINGER DENMARK necessarily has a better radar sensor for every application.
The technically credible distinction lies elsewhere.
VEGA is strong in the sensor itself and the measurement principle. KLINGER DENMARK is strong in the broader process application surrounding the sensor.
In some cases, the best solution may even involve a specialised instrument being incorporated into a larger solution designed, installed or serviced by a broader process partner.
When should you choose VEGA?
VEGA may be an obvious choice when:
When should you choose KLINGER DENMARK?
KLINGER DENMARK is particularly relevant when:
Conclusion: KLINGER DENMARK or VEGA?
VEGA is a highly specialised and technically strong supplier of level and pressure measurement solutions. The company will be a natural choice for many radar and level measurement projects.
KLINGER DENMARK’s advantage lies in the breadth of its portfolio and its understanding of the complete process.
When the level sensor is only one part of an installation involving valves, pumps, gaskets, seals and process control, KLINGER DENMARK can bring together several of the critical elements of the application.
The choice is therefore not necessarily between a good supplier and a poor one. It is a choice between two different approaches.
Customers primarily looking for specialised level instrumentation may benefit from considering VEGA. Customers looking for an integrated technical solution combining instrumentation, valves, sealing solutions and service will often find greater overall value in working with KLINGER DENMARK.
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