Mini-Rotary
Level Indicator
Compact Rotary Level Control for Small
Bins and Hoppers
The economical and compact Mini-Rotary is
designed for controlling material levels in smaller bins
and hoppers that contain plastics, food, seed, chemicals
and other powder and bulk solid materials. Its small size,
yet rugged design allows for use of a level sensor where
other types of equipment simply will not fit. Its principle
of operation is simple … a slow speed motor rotates
the paddle when no material is present. Then, when material
comes into contact with the paddle, the paddle stops and
an alert – such as a light or horn – will notify
the operator the bin is full. When the bin is emptied, the
paddle again begins to rotate, alerting the operator that
a refill is necessary.
The Mini-Rotary has few moving
parts and is simple to install on the side or top of a bin.
It is appropriate for a variety of light to heavy materials
– allowing for motor torque sensitivity to be easily
adjusted. A variety of paddles are available, making it
suitable for a wide range of materials. A four-vane polycarbonate
paddle is appropriate for light to medium density materials,
while a bayonet style polycarbonate paddle is easily insertable
and can be used with higher density materials.
