Eilersen’s capacitive load cells at BIOFOS
Case study
When Denmark’s largest wastewater company, BIOFOS, needed a robust and dependable way to measure sludge and wastewater levels, they turned to Eilersen. This partnership—spanning decades—demonstrates the robustness and dependability of the load cells for years and years in the most extreme, corrosive, and high-stress conditions.
Serving approximately 1.2 million residents across three plants - Lynetten, Avedøre, and Damhusåen in the Greater Copenhagen area - BIOFOS operates in an environment with intense humidity, corrosive sludge, vibrations, temperature fluctuations, and constant mechanical stress. Given the scale of its responsibility, system failures and downtime are simply not an option.
“We need our weighing systems to be accurate and reliable, as we expose the load cells to extremely tough conditions,” says Anders Drejer at BIOFOS. “In our line of work, if you choose sub-par equipment, you’ll spend more time and resources on replacements. We can’t afford that.”
Weighing in rough environments
Since 1995, Eilersen has supplied BIOFOS with capacitive load cells engineered to endure harsh wastewater conditions, where water, sludge, and corrosive elements demand uncompromising durability. Rated IP68 in accordance with IEC 60529 standards, Eilersen’s technology has consistently delivered accurate measurements for more than 30 years.
This long-standing partnership is founded on two core strengths that address BIOFOS’s operational challenges:
Robust design
| Eilersen's capacitive load cells withstand schock, moisture, temperature extremes, and ongoing mechanical stress, minimizing downtime.
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Designed and developed in Denmark
| Because Eilersen's products are designed and manufactured locally, support is never far away. In one case, when BIOFOS needed a replacement part on short notice, we responded within hours.
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“We’ve had Eilersen load cells in operation for decades, and they just work. Whenever we’re building or upgrading something, we consider Eilersen a great option for the weighing system. I’ve been at BIOFOS since 2011, and I have only good things to say about Eilersen and their weighing systems.”
BIOFOS relies on Eilersen
By relying on Eilersen’s capacitive load cells, BIOFOS benefits from minimal downtime and lower maintenance costs. The robust design keeps critical sludge-handling processes on track while accurate weight measurements improve drying and incineration efficiency. Because the load cells are installed beneath the tank, there is no need to open it or rely solely on radar measurements—significantly reducing contamination risks and operational bottlenecks.
“Buy the right equipment—it pays off in the long run,” Anders concludes. “We’ve proven it here at BIOFOS: Eilersen’s load cells hold up in the toughest environments, and if we ever need help, they’re always there.”
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