Livestock feed bins—including breeder and broiler, layer, and swine operations—and feed mills
Bin Weighing and Weight Monitoring Systems
Weight monitoring systems measure the amount of material stored in bins, tanks, and silos by weighing the contents of each vessel.
Using load cells or weighing modules, these systems provide highly accurate inventory measurement regardless of irregular piling inside the bin or material characteristics.
BinMaster and BinTrac® weighing solutions allow facilities to monitor bulk material inventory by weight, rather than by volume. This approach delivers reliable measurements for applications where level sensors may be affected by material buildup, irregular surfaces, or changing bulk density.
Measure Inventory by Weight for Maximum Accuracy
Weighing systems determine the amount of stored material by measuring the weight of the vessel contents.
Load cells—installed on or beneath the legs of a bin or tank—continuously track weight changes as material is added or removed.
Because weight measurement is not affected by dust, foam, uneven surfaces, or material buildup, weighing systems provide dependable inventory data for a wide range of bulk solids storage applications.
Weight monitoring is especially valuable in industries where accurate inventory control is critical for purchasing, batching, and production processes.
Load Cell Weighing Modules for Bins, Tanks, and Silos
BinTrac weighing systems use patented A-frame load cells and pancake load cell weighing modules to support vessels of various sizes and configurations.
These systems can be installed on existing structures or integrated into new storage installations.
Typical weighing system components include:
- Load cells or weighing modules installed beneath vessel supports
- Mounting hardware and structural components
- Signal conditioners and junction boxes
- Digital indicators and control consoles
Together, these components convert mechanical weight forces into accurate electronic signals sent to local displays or transmitted to BinCloud® software.
Weight Monitoring for Bulk Material Inventory Management
Weight monitoring systems provide real-time insight into stored materials and help facilities maintain accurate inventory levels.
By measuring the total weight of stored material, operators gain visibility into consumption rates, ordering needs, and production requirements.
Grain storage, bins holding finished crops, and agronomy operations
Plastics and resin storage silos
Cement batch plants and mining or aggregate processing
Food and ingredient storage systems, including breweries storing grains
Any site seeking to reduce labor, optimize purchasing, and prevent unexpected shortages
Integrate Weight Monitoring with Inventory Software
BinTrac weighing systems can integrate with BinCloud® inventory monitoring software to provide centralized visibility of material levels across multiple bins, tanks, or facilities.
Real-time data can be viewed locally on digital displays or remotely on a phone or PC using the BinCloud app to view inventory trends and receive automated alerts.
Combining weight monitoring with automated inventory software allows operations to manage materials more efficiently, streamline ordering, and maintain accurate records of material usage.
Better "Weigh" to Manage Inventory
Interested in learning more about BinTrac weighing modules, or think it's a good fit for your application? Contact us to begin building your custom inventory weighing system.
