Conveyor belt for sugar beet
Measuring the level of sugar beets on the conveyor belt
Measuring the level of sugar beets on the conveyor belt
Process data
Measuring task:
Loading level
Measuring point:
Conveyor belt
Measuring range up to:
2 m
Medium:
Sugar beets
Process temperature:
-40 … +50 °C
Process pressure:
0 … 0 bar
Special challenges:
Short measuring range
Application
The delivered sugar beets are poured from trucks onto conveyor belts that transfer it to the washing and shredding facility. Multiple level sensors are required to monitor the loading of the beet as it goes on the conveyor belt to optimise the feed rate and energy usage.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable monitoring of belt loading
Cost effective
Measurement enables optimal control of the flow rate
User friendly
Simple setup and maintenance-free operation
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Measuring range - Distance
20 m
Process temperature
-40 ... 80 °C
Process pressure
-1 ... 3 bar
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