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Ethanol operations face plenty of challenges including bulk inventory measurement. Dust, accuracy, and reliability all must be considered with raw material storage. Our case study looks at extreme amounts of dust - especially during fill rates of up to 580 tons per hour - which made it extremely difficult to track the filling and emptying processes. Using just a single measurement did not account for the topography of material in bins. Multiple points created an average-level measurement.
Thirty non-contact radar level sensors and BinCloud® software for monitoring grain bin levels will be integrated into the engineering and feed technology complex. BinMaster is donating the equipment to Iowa State, following in the footsteps of other private donors helping to build the $21.2 million facility.
The dangers of agriculture occur throughout the world. It is a challenging profession.
Brazil, for example, began keeping more detailed statistics on agro-industrial accidents starting in 1969. It was disclosed that nearly 18% of all industrial workers (that includes 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. While South American statistics are not available for this type of injury, it’s safe to make the comparison.
An open and productive relationship between livestock farmers and their feedmills is crucial to enhance performance, quality, and sustainable business processeses. A 2022 study by the IOP Conference looked at the perception of dairy farmers regarding their feed mill logistics service. The study looked at logistics, storage and material flow as tools aiding in this relationship. Technology like block-chain, artificial intelligence and delivery were all factors in determining profitability.
Measuring flour and wheat is tricky because silos are typically cloudy atmospheres requiring sensors that measure using radar technology. BinMaster provides these sensors to agricultural operations worldwide. BinMaster sensors were incorporated into the Bay State Milling Company storing high-fiber wheat varieties.
Up and down. Up and down. Measure, measure, measure. While BinMaster’s SmartBob sensor provides a sturdy and 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. The SmartBob does, however, resemble an automated yo-yo that drops a sensor down to the bulk material and back to the spool. Sturdy’s the word as many of the original SmartBobs have been operating for more than 25 years.
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!
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,...
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...
