What Is Tank Telemetry—and Why Does It Matter?
- jacwilliams31
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
In today’s fast-moving industrial world, staying in control of your resources is more important than ever. Whether you're managing fuel, chemicals, water, or waste, knowing exactly what's in your tanks—at all times—can be the difference between smooth operations and costly surprises.
💡 What Is Tank Telemetry?
Tank telemetry is the remote monitoring of liquid or material levels in storage tanks using digital sensors and cloud-based technology. These systems give you real-time data on tank levels, helping you make smarter, faster, and more informed decisions—without needing to be on-site.
A typical tank telemetry setup includes:
A level sensor (ultrasonic, radar, pressure, or float)
A communication gateway (Wi-Fi, cellular, or LPWAN)
A secure online dashboard or platform
Optional alerts or reporting tools
The result? You know exactly how much is in your tanks—anytime, anywhere.
🚛 Who Uses Tank Telemetry?
Tank telemetry is used across a wide range of industries:
Fuel distributors use it to reduce delivery costs and avoid run-outs
Chemical processors rely on it to safely manage volatile substances
Food & beverage companies use it to monitor oils, syrups, and water
Waste and recycling firms use it to prevent overflows and manage pickups
Utilities use it for water treatment and remote reservoirs
No matter the sector, the goal is the same: reduce risk, improve efficiency, and gain visibility.
📈 Why It Matters More Than Ever
The benefits of tank telemetry go far beyond just knowing your levels. It allows businesses to:
✅ Avoid emergency refills or wasteful call-outs
✅ Plan deliveries based on real usage data
✅ Monitor tanks in remote or hazardous areas safely
✅ Meet environmental and compliance obligations
✅ Cut costs through smarter inventory management
In a world where logistics are tightening and sustainability matters, telemetry provides the visibility you can act on.
🛠️ The Ajax Solutions Approach
At Ajax Solutions, we’ve been delivering intelligent tank telemetry systems for over 60 years. Alongside our trusted partners, we supply:
High-accuracy sensors for a range of liquids and materials
A user-friendly, cloud-connected dashboard
Alerting, reporting, and remote configuration features
Expert support to help you integrate and scale
Whether you're monitoring 5 tanks or 500, we tailor systems to your specific needs—across fuel, chemical, food, or waste industries.
✅ Ready to Get Started?
If you want to take control of your tank data, streamline operations, and reduce costs, tank telemetry could be the game-changer your business needs.
📞 Let’s talk📧 hello@ajax-sol.com🌐 www.ajax-sol.com

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