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Consequences of chute blockages in the food industry include disrupted operations and significant losses in production, labor, and reputation. BinMaster’s Flow Detect, which is a mass flow detector; as well as capacitance probes, rotaries, and vibrating probes, to monitor bulk material flow, or no flow conditions.
German Engineering Federation statistics say that 75% of respondents in the industry faced chute blockages, resulting in a costly average downtime of six hours at $250,000 per incident. EHS Today underscores the link between manufacturing accidents and poorly maintained machinery, urging the food production sector to adopt preventive measures through advanced chute detection technologies and meticulous design strategies.
Many feed mills, grain storage facilities, and pet food plants are big in size and small on staff. Making bin inventory management available anywhere anytime enables people to be more efficient in their jobs. Today, a simple log into a website using an app or Software as a Service program puts real-time data in front of people who need it to make timely decisions. Improvements in processing efficiency, ordering, and delivery schedules, eliminating material shortages, and reducing carrying costs are just a few of the benefits of monitoring bin levels while on-site or off-premises. Automated alerts via text or email allow for proactive actions that can add to a mill’s bottom line.
While big bins need big sensors,smaller vessels are just as critical for monitoring and measuring. The food industry,, water purification plants, and pharmaceutical operations often mix ingredients in smaller amounts stored in tiny tanks and small silos.
Worldwide, vegetable oil production includes 25 varieties of vegetable oils, oilseed and fats. In fact, Ukraine is the No. 1 producer of sunflower oil followed by Russia, according to the International Association of Vegetable Oils. Proper storage of beans and seeds is important to optimize the quality of the finished products. The practice of properly filling and emptying bins ensures equilibrium moisture content and relative humidity are maintained. BinMaster sensors and software can provide a measurement of bulk materials in a silo to accommodate those operating these silos.
The only sensor to measure and map the material surface, BinMaster’s 3DLevelScanner sends pulses in a 70° beam angle, taking multiple level measurements and accounting for uneven surface topography in bins, tanks, and silos when calculating volume. Each sensor comes with 3DVision software that reports the lowest and highest points detected and the average level based upon a weighted average of all measurements in the bin.
The flow of powders and small granules through a system can be difficult to detect because of problems with the adhesion and cohesion of the material. Particle size, roughness, and other aspects of the material leave operators wondering if the material is, indeed, flowing. Powders are prevalent in every industry, from cement to feed manufacturing, and both closely watch the formulation of ingredients from multiple bins and silos. Flow or no-flow indicators can help!
From bulky cocoa beans to fluffy cocoa powder, the chocolate industry counts on massive silos (some more than 1,000 tons!) to store raw materials headed to factories across the world. BinMaster's 3DLevelScanner sensor can count it all with multi-point measurement that "sees" through powder and reports volume in a silo.
The cereal industry moves a lot of flour, sugar and grain, relying on an agile supply chain to have ingredients arrive in a fresh state and on time. Inventory management is a must. BinMaster sensors and software answer the call!
The baking industry knows that every pound of ingredient counts towards the bottom line. Changing production lines cannot take long. Cleanups and start-ups all pull production from the bottom line. Product shortages cannot be tolerated. BinMaster 3DLevelScanner continuously monitors ingredient inventory in silos so managers aren't caught off guard. Inventory levels can be sent to a cloud report to maximize ordering and ingredient reloading practices.
As of November 10, 2025, Garner Industries LLC will operate under a new name: BinMaster Sensors and Technologies LLC. The new name reflects the company’s continued growth, innovation, and commitment to delivering advanced sensors, software, and technologies that help customers make smarter, safer,...
When it comes to measuring and managing bulk inventory, precision and visibility are essential. Load cell based inventory systems provide accurate bin weights as actionable data, helping industrial processors, agricultural operators, and livestock producers account for bulk materials and make...
BinMaster CEO Scott McLain to Step Down After 33 Years; BinMaster’s Scott Hudson Promoted to President Garner Industries, LLC, parent company of BinMaster, HerdStar, and Senix, announces that Scott McLain, President and Chief Executive Officer, will step down after more than three decades of...
ToughSonic® ultrasonic sensors provide versatility, reliability, and high accuracy to its users. Tough processing environments or severe weather conditions? No problem. These traits make them an ideal choice for future-forward flood monitoring systems where real-time water levels are essential for...
HerdStar, a Minnesota-based provider of industry-leading weighing solutions to customers in the agricultural and industrial markets, welcomes Evan Clark, Regional Sales Manager, to its team. To learn more about HerdStar's industry-leading product lines—BinTrac® bin weighing and batching control...
