The Portatank® is a versatile, handheld, portable ultrasonic liquid level indicator for fast and reliable measurements. Powered by a battery, it provides a non-invasive way to measure the liquid level within tanks, making it ideal for industrial and commercial applications.
The device can accurately measure liquid levels in vessels ranging from 0.5 meters to 15 meters in diameter. Whether working with metal, plastic, or glass tanks, the Portatank® ensures consistent results across various materials.
P/N: 3141184-TANK
KD983 CAGE code – COLTRACO LIMITED
If your operations involve managing liquid tanks across various industries, from fire suppression agent bulk storage to oil, fuel, and water tanks, the Portatank® is the ideal solution. This ultrasonic handheld liquid level indicator offers portability, accuracy, and flexibility.
Utilising non-invasive ultrasound technology, the Portatank® quickly measures liquid levels in vessels up to 15 meters in diameter, making it a safe and efficient tool for industrial and commercial applications. The Portatank® is designed to handle a variety of liquids, including fuels, oils, coolants, and even liquid foodstuffs, ensuring precision without compromising tank integrity.
If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-use device that saves time and enhances safety, the Portatank® provides the perfect solution for your liquid level measurement needs.
The Portatank® represents a significant improvement over conventional liquid level indicators, particularly for large tanks. It is designed to offer several advantages that make it stand out as a superior solution:
Portable and Adjustable: The Portatank® is highly portable, enabling a single operator to measure numerous tanks of varying sizes, materials, and geometries. This adaptability makes it ideal for industries that need flexible tools capable of working across different tank configurations.
Non-Invasive and Accurate: The Portatank® uses non-invasive ultrasonic technology, meaning there’s no risk of contamination or compromising the tank’s integrity. This is crucial when dealing with sensitive or hazardous liquids, where maintaining the purity of the content or minimising exposure is vital. The device is also highly accurate, with measurements accurate to within ±10mm, ensuring reliable data for operators.
Cross-Applicability: One of the Portatank®’s greatest strengths is its ability to measure various types of liquids. From fuels and oils to coolants and water, the Portatank® can handle it. Even more specialised liquids, such as foodstuffs, can be measured without product quality or safety risk.
Safe and Efficient: The Portatank® provides a safer alternative to manual measurement techniques, particularly for hazardous liquids or high-pressure tanks. The quick measurement process ensures efficiency and minimal downtime in operational settings, enhancing productivity.
The Portatank® is backed by over 30 years of expertise in ultrasonic engineering, ensuring its broad range of applications in liquid-level detection:
Fire Suppression Agent Bulk Storage: The Portatank® is compatible with high-pressure Clean Agents such as Novec 1230 and FM200, making it ideal for monitoring the bulk storage of fire suppression agents.
Oil Tanks: It excels at measuring levels in oil tanks, including those with complex geometries, such as those used in transformers (both pole-mounted and pad-mounted transformers).
Fuel Tanks: The Portatank® is suitable for measuring tank levels holding standard fuels such as diesel, petrol, kerosene, etc.
Coolants: Its application extends to industrial and maritime systems, ensuring precise coolant measurements in both settings.
Water and Wastewater: The Portatank® can measure clean water and unclean mixtures like wastewater or sewage, making it an essential tool in the water treatment industry.
For more specialised applications, such as measuring liquid foodstuffs, chemical ingredients, or liquid chemicals, the Portatank® provides the accuracy and reliability needed for these critical operations.
The Portatank® is a versatile tool designed to meet the needs of a wide range of industries. One of its most common applications is detecting oil levels in transformers, including pole-mounted and pad-mounted transformers, where conventional test methods such as a dip-stick pose a significant risk. Its ability to handle a variety of liquids makes it highly adaptable across sectors. For instance, in the energy sector, the Portatank® ensures the safe and accurate monitoring of oil levels in transformers, enabling more reliable power generation and distribution.
In the water treatment industry, the Portatank® is invaluable for monitoring water tanks and ensuring precise liquid levels in clean and wastewater environments. Being non-invasive, operators can measure liquid levels without opening tanks, reducing contamination risk and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The oil and gas industry also benefits significantly from the Portatank®, which can detect fuel levels in tanks containing diesel, petrol, kerosene, and other industrial fuels. This ensures operational efficiency and safety and provides confidence that the liquid levels in high-pressure tanks remain stable.
The Portatank® can monitor liquid foodstuffs and ingredients in the food and beverage sector, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hygiene standards. Its versatility extends to measuring coolants in industrial systems or chemical solutions in manufacturing settings, proving its cross-industry applicability.
With its adaptability to various tank types and liquids, the Portatank® is an essential tool for industries looking to enhance operational safety, ensure compliance, and maintain precise liquid level monitoring. Whether for bulk storage, industrial fluids, or high-value liquid materials, the Portatank® provides a reliable solution that saves time and minimises risk.
Contact our team for further information about how the Portatank® can support your industry.
The Portatank® is a safer, faster, and more reliable alternative to conventional tank liquid-level measurement tools. Its versatility makes it an invaluable asset across various sectors, including water treatment, oil and gas, energy, and fire suppression.
By offering precise measurements of the outer and inner tank, the Portatank® ensures accurate monitoring of liquids like water, fuels, and other substances. It helps you maintain liquid levels within an acceptable tolerance while enhancing operational safety.
This non-invasive, portable, and accurate solution allows businesses to ensure compliance with industry regulations, minimise downtime, and achieve consistent, reliable liquid-level monitoring in any setting. Please contact our sales team for more details on how the Portatank® can benefit your application.
Technical Specification | |
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| Dimensions | 168x79x44 mm (L x W x D) |
| Unit Weight | 520g |
| Verifiable Agents | Water, fuels, oils, and most clean liquids |
| Wall Material | Single-skinned only, works on most metals, plastics, and glass, etc. |
| Power Supply | 4 x 1.5V AA batteries |
| Battery Life | 6 Hours Continuous Use |
| Sensor Type | 25mm diameter 500KHz sensor (2MHz option available) |
| Sensor Connectivity | 1m BNC Coaxial Cable |
| Sensor Frequency | Standard Sensor: 500 kHz Other Options: 200KHz, 1 MHz, 2 MHz |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to 158°F) |
| Display | Visual LED indication |
| Tank Working Range | 0.5 metres – 15+ metres |
| Accuracy | +/- 10mm |
| Registrations and Approvals | UKCA, CE, Coltraco is ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001 registered. |
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