From complex automated systems
with pneumatic lines to straight-forward gravity chutes, solids
flow monitors can help to improve process performance. They
are effective in detecting flow problems, as well as enhancing
the level of automation at a facility. Solids flow monitors
can assist in detecting problems in flow caused by equipment
failures, plugged lines, leaks, material bridges upstream,
low or no material, etc. They can also be used to add automation
to a process like opening or closing valves, turning a conveyor
on or off, and initiating a process function (spraying of a
product additive).
The Model SFI and SFD-2 line of solids flow detectors from
Monitor Technologies, LLC provide analog or relay outputs to
indicate the flow / no-flow condition of powder and bulk solids
materials in chutes and pneumatic conveying lines. Using microwave
Doppler radar technology these units are non-invasive and extremely
reliable and rugged to withstand the rigors of the installation
and your process extremes. Since there are no moving parts,
these monitors can provide dependable, low-maintenance service
for many years.
Solids flow detectors like the Model SFI and SFD-2 can be
used in applications for a variety of industries
including construction materials (cement, sand, gypsum, etc.),
wood chips / sawdust, feed mills & grain processing, consumer foods
(cereal, coffee, sugar, cocoa, powdered milk, barley), plastics,
chemicals & pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and more.
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One
customer uses the analog signal from a Model SFI unit to monitor
the flow of carbon black in toner cartridge manufacturing to
ensure positive flow before further processing and to detect
no-flow and possible plugged conditions. Another company uses
the Model SFD-2 solids flow detector to monitor the flow of
coal into the burner of a coal-fired power plant to detect
no-flow conditions and ensure safety.
Whether a solids flow monitor is used to detect problems,
increase automation or both, the end result is a substantial
long term cost savings through: eliminating product waste,
cutting “downtime”, reducing employee time spent
on watching the processes or cleaning up spills/messes, increasing
product quality (reducing defective product), and decreasing
maintenance time / replacement costs on other methods of flow
detection.
For more information about solids flow detectors
from Monitor Technologies, LLC please visit www.monitortech.com or
call us in the USA at 800-766-6486 or from anywhere at 630-365-9403.
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