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Ethanol operations face plenty of challenges when it comes to bulk inventory measurement. Dust, accuracy, and reliability all must be considered with raw material storage.
BinMaster's case study looks at extreme amounts of dust. For this operation, silos experienced fill rates of up to 580 tons per hour; the dust created by filling made it extremely difficult for the producer to track the filling and emptying processes.
Repeatedly checking to see if bins are full is tiresome. Employees take risks every time they climb a bin or silo, open a heavy hatch, and drop tape measures for manual inventory measurements.
BinMaster's simple-yet-effective BM-25 bin level indicator provides a better, safer way to manage stored bulk materials.
Agriculture is a challenging profession with myriad dangers. These risks are not isolated to one specific country or region.
For example, in 1969, Brazil began keeping detailed statistics on agro-industrial accidents. It was disclosed that nearly 18% of all industrial workers (including agriculture) suffered accidents. Preventive measures helped reduce that to 3.84% in 1984.
Research in the U.S. shows that 70% of silo or bin entrapments happen on smaller family farms. BinMaster level sensors and software can keep workers grounded in operations of all sizes, ensuring safer and more efficient inventory management.
A productive, communicative relationship between livestock farmers and feed mills is crucial to enhance performance, quality, and sustainable business processes.
A 2022 study by the IOP Conference looked at the perception of dairy farmers regarding their feed mill logistics service. Storage and material flow were identified as tools aiding in the relationship. Block chain, artificial intelligence, and delivery technologies were all factors in determining profitability.
Because silos are typically dusty atmospheres, measuring flour and wheat can be tricky. These silos often require sensors that measure levels via radar technology.
BinMaster provides these sensors to agricultural operations worldwide. In this application story, non-contact radar (NCR) sensors were incorporated into the Bay State Milling Company for measuring a variety of high-fiber wheat inventory.
Up and down. Up and down. Measure, measure, measure.
While BinMaster’s SmartBob® sensor provides a sturdy, accurate method of measuring grain in a silo, it’s no replacement for a trusty yo-yo, where a user can perform "walk the dog" or "flying saucer" tricks. However, the SmartBob does resemble an automated yo-yo by dropping a sensor down to the bulk material, then withdrawing back to the spool.
Sturdy’s the word: many of the original SmartBobs have been operating for more than 25 years.
The cereal industry moves a lot of flour, sugar and grain. Supply chains must be agile to meet replenishment needs: ingredients must be fresh AND on time.
When inventory management is a must, BinMaster sensors and software answer the call! The 3DLevelScanner is well suited for fast-moving food processing operations—and it's only available at BinMaster.
Now more than ever, manufacturers expect—and must navigate—volatile supply chains and pricing. Effective bulk material management begins with smart systems that make data easily accessible, which ultimately helps strengthen inventory control. Level sensors and software from BinMaster help...
As demand grows and trends balloon in the food & beverage industry, the pursuit of peak efficiency may feel never-ending. Compliance with health and safety standards continues to remain of the highest importance as plants expand and multi-national systems require robust remote monitoring software....
Level sensors and bin scales have their own unique applications. Utilizing both in one inventory management system provides many benefits, including real-time monitoring and redundancy to verify the accuracy of measurements. But in which situation or conditions is each method of measurement best...
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,...
