Level Detector Prevents Grain Bin Overflow

Level Detector Prevents Grain Bin Overflow GRAIN HANDLING Accessories This new level detector has a mercury-free tilt switch that mounts on the top of a bin or from the end of an auger or conveyor It activates an alarm when material raises the tilt mechanism 15 degrees The alarm can be a horn an exterior light or an alert on a control panel Todd Peterson vice president of sales says the detector can be custom configured to measure different levels from the top of a bin The shaft holding the tilt switch can be set up from 1 to 7 ft long in l-ft increments The device can have a paddle or sphere mounted at the end of the shaft It can be used in any materials with a bulk density of a least 15 lbs per cubic foot “Unlike many competitive products this device mounts on the top of a bin or at the head of a conveyor for easy accessability ” Peterson says It must be mounted in a straight vertical position To ensure this the company offers 10 20 and 30-degree angle mounting plates for angled bin roofs The patent pending device sells for $395 and is tough enough to withstand the harshness of grain or other materials A rubber boot protects the tilt mechanism and ensures a long operating life Contact: FARM SHOW Followup BinMaster P O Box 29709 Lincoln Neb 68529 ph 800 278-4241; www binmaster com

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