Mark & Wedell delivers Camsizer Online 30 to K+S Potash Canada

Transitioning from manual laboratory delays to continuous 3D analysis enables on-the-fly optimization and maximizes production efficiency at the Bethune Mine.

Mark & Wedell has successfully been awarded an automated particle analysis system for K+S Potash Canada’s Bethune mine in Saskatchewan. By replacing manual batch sampling with continuous monitoring, the facility has transformed how it ensures material quality for global crop fertilizers.

From Manual Delays to Real-Time Precision

Historically, verifying the particle structure of potash required physical extraction and laboratory readouts. While this manual process supported quality checks, there was an opportunity to enable real-time measurements for greater efficiency.

To achieve this, K+S Potash Canada integrated Mark & Wedell’s Camsizer Online 30 directly into their product flow. The system utilizes 3D dynamic image tracking to instantly evaluate the particles ranging from 1-5 mm, streaming critical data straight into the plant’s control systems.

Equipped with immediate, verifiable material data, K+S plant operators can now:

• Adjust on the fly: Eliminate laboratory lag times with short reaction loops that allow instant adjustments to production rates and water mix configurations.
• Ensure absolute consistency: Bypass human handling bias to guarantee the potash clears strict international bulk distribution standards.
• Elevate worker safety: Significantly reduce the need for manual sampling in hazardous processing streams.

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