WERNE THIEL SENSORTECHNIK

New measuring system for concrete washout systems developed

The OLAS system from the company Werne & Thiel Sensortechnic was designed for rugged everyday use on concrete and gravel washout systems and is being systematically further developed. The already familiar and commonly used systems for measuring residual water density have  flaws, according to the supplier – which Werne & Thiel OLAS has consistently eliminated from the very beginning.

The developed measuring instrument fully meets the requirements placed on a concrete production plant. Accordingly, the present long-term tested and practice-related measuring system – tested over the long term and...

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