South Fork Instruments Expands Americas Portfolio with Hycontrol's SureSense+ Foam Detection System for Food Processing

South Fork Instruments, a supplier of process measurement and control solutions, has announced the addition of Hycontrol's SureSense+ foam detection and control system for food processing to its product portfolio across the Americas. This expansion addresses persistent challenges in food processing plants where foam remains unpredictable and difficult to monitor effectively.

Many facilities currently depend on fixed chemical dosing or liquid-level probes that perform poorly in foaming conditions, resulting in higher antifoam chemical use, inconsistent control, and unexpected process interruptions. The SureSense+ system from Hycontrol was developed specifically to overcome these limitations, utilizing IMA (Intelligent Multi-Action) sensing technology to distinguish true foam from probe fouling.

Unlike repurposed liquid-level sensors, the system delivers accurate, repeatable measurement even in high-foam or heavily contaminated environments. Key technical features include detection of foam and foam-liquid interfaces, reliable operation under heavy fouling conditions, fully configurable control outputs for dosing systems, and compatibility with a wide range of food, chemical, and industrial processes.

John Daly, Technical Director at South Fork Instruments, emphasized the significance of this technology, stating that foam detection has always been a difficult variable to monitor accurately. The SureSense+ system solves this by using probes designed specifically for foam rather than misapplying liquid level sensors, enabling precise antifoam dosing when required to cut waste and improve process stability.

South Fork Instruments now supplies and supports SureSense+ systems across the Americas, providing configuration and integration expertise to ensure reliable operation in demanding process environments. For more information about these foam detection systems, visit https://southforkinst.com.