Rotary Paddle Level Switch

Rotary Paddle Level Switch

Point-level detection for general bulk solid materials

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Summary

Rotary Paddle Level Switch is a point-level sensor that detects the presence or absence of bulk solid materials by monitoring the rotation resistance of a motor-driven paddle. When the vessel is empty, the paddle rotates freely. When material reaches the paddle, the increased mechanical load slows or stops its rotation, triggering an internal microswitch to provide a level signal.

Benefits

Widely applicable to general bulk solids

Simple electromechanical design with few moving parts consistently detects bulk solid materials across a wide density range and ensures easy maintenance.

Unaffected by material conductivity

Stable detection for such material which dielectric constant is low or varies and may make the level detection unstable.

Cost effective

Provides reliable point-level detection at a low cost compared to advanced electronics sensors.

Rotary Paddle Level Switch

Features

Clog-Resistant Design

Paddle Level Switch Features

Sintered alloy bearing with a dual-layer seal and mum-type structure prevents dust ingress into the sensor.

Even in the unlikely event of seal breakage, it is difficult to cause dust clogging and ingress.

Shock Absorb Mechanism

Paddle Level Switch Features

Slip mechanism for shock absorption is integrated to absorb physical impact at the paddle or shaft.

Easy Maintenance

Paddle Level Switch Features

The inner electrical board unit is detachable and easy to replace with a spare unit.

Operating Principle

Rotary paddle level switch operates by rotating a motor-driven paddle inside a silo or hopper.

When no material is present, the paddle turns freely at a constant speed.

When bulk solids reach the paddle, the material’s resistance slows or stops its rotation, causing the internal mechanism to actuate a microswitch.

This switch provides a signal indicating material presence.

Once the material falls away, the paddle resumes free rotation, returning the switch to its normal state.

Rotary Paddle Level Switch Principle

Technical Information

Model Lineup (Standard types)

Series

Main models

Remarks

ML-S7 Series

ML-S7*

Safe area (* = type of paddle, etc.)

GL-S7 Series

GL-S7*

Ex-proof (* = type of paddle, etc.)

ML-P1 Series

ML-P1*

For small tanks (* = type of paddle, etc.)

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