The Sitrans LVS100 (photo) is the latest addition to this firm’s line of vibrating point level switches for high, low or demand levels of dry bulk solids in bins, silos or hoppers. The new device detects the presence of material with bulk densities starting at 60 g/L (3.8 lb/ft3) in mining, food, plastics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, even in hazardous applications. The device is used primarily for high- or low-level indication, and for redundancy of continuous level systems as overfill or dry-run protection. Sitrans LVS100 is impervious to external vibrations, and the vibrating fork design ensures the sensing tines are kept clean for reduced maintenance. — Siemens Industry Automation Division, Nuremberg, Germany
A versatile level switch for monitoring bins, silos and hoppers
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