Aerators Solve Material Flow Problems In Bins and Silos
Monitor Technologies LLC offers a broad line of aerator devices that solve a variety of bin flow problems associated with difficult powders. Monitor's product line consists of the highly popular Rectangular Air Pad, Evasser and Flo-Pad products. These devices offer different shapes and pressure ratings and provide different methods of diffusing the air. With almost five decades of experience in bulk solids applications Monitor Technologies application engineers are highly qualified to recommend the most cost effective solution available.
The Air Pad, Evasser and Flo-pad products are alternatives to using high impact pneumatic or electric vibrators that can be loud and cause damage to the bin and surrounding equipment. In fact, bin vibrators can pack material instead of fluidizing it to address the problem. Typically used in applications where the material flow into the bin is via pneumatic conveying, the entrained air in the material is evacuated during the settling of the powder material. Bin vibrators actually facilitate this de-aerating and can create packing flow problems.
Using aerators, the source of the problem (de-aerated material) is addressed and a gentle and cost effective solution is ensured. In addition, many configurations of these bin aerators can be mounted from outside of the bin, thereby simplifying installation.
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The
SafePoint rotary paddle level switch with a self-validating design
detects material presence plus continuously monitors its own ability
to function. The analysis includes sensor health and system power
failure, which makes the SafePoint truly “fail-safe”.
The SafePoint incorporates patented use of Hall-Effect technology,
dual outputs to indicate both material presence and unit health,
and microcontroller technology to continuously protect bulk solids
processing and storage from the consequences of unknown sensor
failure by providing immediate indication of a sensor failure
and confirmation of proper operation.
Other practical features of the SafePoint include rugged construction,
motor shut-off when paddle becomes impeded to maximize motor life, twist On/Off
cover for bolt free removal, and local status indicating light (except hazardous
location models)
A practical application for the SafePoint would be to use this "true"
fail-safe product if undetected sensor failure could result in a
catastrophic process problem.
