ROTARY PADDLE TYPE LEVEL SENSOR
Paddle Silo Level Sensor
Stock Code: 6 S1 M2
Paddle Silo Level Sensor (Rotary Paddle Switch) is a highly reliable and long-lasting point level sensor developed to mechanically detect the level of solid materials in silos, tanks, and raw material bunkers. Ideal for powder, granule, pellet, and bulk solid raw material processes, this sensor operates continuously and with high performance in harsh industrial environments thanks to its robust housing with a high IP67 protection rating.
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GENERAL INFORMATION

Motorized level sensors operate based on the principle of physical resistance using an electrically driven rotating mechanism. Thanks to this, they provide error-free point level detection in dusty environments where complex electronic sensors might fail.

How Does the System Work?

Free Rotation: When there is no solid material inside the silo or bunker, the paddle (vane) at the tip of the device's motor shaft rotates freely.

Material Obstruction and Jamming: When the material level reaches the location of the sensor, the rising raw material jams the rotating paddle, preventing it from turning.

Switch Triggering and Power Interruption: When the paddle cannot rotate, the motor itself turns slightly around its own axis, closing a mechanical micro-switch. At this moment, the power to the motor is automatically cut off (preventing the motor from burning out), and a "level detected" electrical signal is sent to the external control system.

Resuming Operation: When the material level drops below the paddle, a spring-loaded mechanism returns the motor to its original position; power is restored to the motor, and the paddle continues to rotate freely.

ADVANTAGES AND USAGE AREAS

Maximum Mechanical Stability: Stable and consistent measurement in harsh outdoor environments and dusty factory fields.

Protective Smart Design: Thanks to its internal mechanism that cuts off its own power when the motor is jammed, it features a near-zero motor failure rate and an exceptionally long operational lifespan.

Easy Assembly: Minimizes operational downtime and labor costs with the advantage of quick and straightforward installation.

Application Areas:

  • Construction & Mining: Cement, gypsum, lime, calcite, sand, dolomite, feldspar, and mineral ores.
  • Food & Agriculture: Flour, grain, cereal, starch, bran, and feed silos.
  • Plastics & Packaging: Plastic granules, pellet raw materials, and powder PVC hoppers.
Power Consumption :
3.5 Watt
Supply Voltage :
24 VDC or 230 VAC
Ambient Temperature :
-20/+75°C
Environmental Protection :
IP65
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Motorized Level Sensor (Rotary Paddle Switch) is a durable and reliable point level sensor used to determine the level of bulk, powder, or granular materials in industrial facilities, storage silos, and bunkers. By mechanically measuring the raw material level under harsh plant conditions, it prevents the system from overflowing or running empty.