[CLA Case] Rubber Material in Metal Hopper (Inventory Management) [Powder and Granule Detection]

Using the liquid level sensor "CLA"! Here is a case study on managing the remaining rubber pellets in a metal hopper.

We would like to introduce a case study on managing the remaining amount of rubber material in a metal hopper using the non-contact liquid level sensor "CLA," which can be installed in various tanks due to its electrodes being suitable for PET films. A manufacturer of extrusion molding faced issues where materials ran out due to oversight and mistakes in visual checks, resulting in defective products and damages, including repair time. They also encountered problems with ultrasonic sensors, which caused malfunctions, leading to unnecessary line stoppages and reduced productivity. Therefore, they adopted the "CLA." After implementation, by managing the rubber material at any desired position, the sensor emits a signal when the rubber material reaches the set level, automatically stopping the device and notifying through a beacon light, thus preventing the occurrence of defective products due to material shortages. [Current Issues and Requests] ■ Managing the remaining amount of rubber material in the hopper visually through a window - Oversight and mistakes in visual checks led to material depletion, resulting in defective products and damages, including repair time. - Ultrasonic sensors caused malfunctions, leading to unnecessary line stoppages and reduced productivity. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.

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