Rotary Paddle Type Level Switch

V. Automat rotary paddle Level Sensors are most suitable for level detection of dust granules and other free flowing solids up to the particle size of 10 mm. Mounted in bins, solid and hoppers it can be applied for the control of level, filling and emptying as well as for the protection against over filling. Features:- • Robust, dust and watertight housing • Extended Probe possible. • Sealed bearings. • Fail safe switch salectable.

A small electric motor drives the paddle, which rotates freely in the absence of material. Impeded by material the motor will be turned within the housing while loading a spring and triggering two switches. One of them is a dry electric contact for control and alarm functions while the other cuts off the power to the motor. When the material level drops, the loaded stretched tension spring returns the motor to its original position and the unit is reactivated.

Dry sand & fly ash, water detection, rice, wheat, food grain, flour, iron ore.