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Complete systems to accurately monitor industrial equipment for the grain and feed industry. Track bearings, gear boxes, hammermills, belt misalignment, motors, mechanical drives, plugged chutes and more. Shut down rotating equipment before it's damaged. Stay on top of potential problems with full diagnostic functions, sensor failure detection and wireless data sharing. Companies listed here offer a variety of options for most industrial applications. See the comprehensive company list below and be sure to request more information to find the right monitoring equipment for your grain or feed facility.

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AGI CMC

Hazard Monitoring

  • Industry-leading brand for hazard monitoring systems in grain, feed, milling and more industries.
  • Built around advanced digital technology our single-cable system was designed for easy and cost-effective utilization.
  • Includes shaft speed, bearing temperature, belt alignment, plug diaphragm, slack chain, gate control, and more.
  • Paired with easy-to-use EZ Tester for programming, troubleshooting, and auditing.
  • Focused on improving the safety and efficiency of operations.
  • Part of AGI’s full line of storage, handling, conditioning, and monitoring solutions.

St. Louis Park, MN

Conveyor Components Co.

Model BSD Belt Speed Detector

  • A “traction action” motion control that indicates when a conveyor belt has slowed or quit moving altogether.
  • Can be adjusted as an overspeed, underspeed, or zero speed control.
  • Can shut down rotating equipment before damage is encountered.
  • Provides protection for interlocked conveyor belts, especially if one of the belts fails due to overloading or quits due to tearing.

Croswell, MI

Conveyor Components Co.

Model CMS Motion Sensing Control

  • Signals underspeed, overspeed, or zero speed field replaceable.
  • Cast aluminum housing.
  • Heavy-duty shaft and bearings.
  • Adjustable time delay.
  • Explosion proof construction is optional.

Croswell, MI

Conveyor Components Co.

Model DLC Diaphragm Level Control

  • 2 dry (unpowered) microswitches that activate when material within the bin or chute presses upon the diaphragm face.
  • Can be used as high level switch, a low level switch, or a plugged chute detector.
  • Bronze air vent allows equal pressurization of both sides of the diaphragm.
  • Cast aluminum housing.

Croswell, MI

Conveyor Components Co.

Model RMS Non-Contact Motion Control

  • Provides accurate and reliable speed sensing of rotating shafts and machinery.
  • Unit includes a DIN rail mount, 6 ft. of lead wire, and a remote sensor.
  • Signals underspeed or overspeed.
  • NEMA Type 4 polycarbonate enclosure.

Croswell, MI

Conveyor Components Co.

Model VA Vertical Belt Alignment Switch

  • Utilizes explosion-proof micro switch that is UL listed and CSA certified.
  • Protects legs from severe damage that may result from misalignment of vertical bucket belts.
  • Gives warning signals and/or can stop the leg.
  • Cast aluminum housing.

Croswell, MI

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

4-20 mA or Two-Relay Output Position Monitors

• Absolute encoder-based feedback.

• Simple push-button calibration.

• Retains gate position in the event of power loss.

• Rugged, explosion proof, and NEMA 4X enclosures.

• Multiple mounting options for position feedback on:

> Slide gates.

> Distributor heads.

> Valves.

> Clam shell buckets.

> Gates.

> Screens.

Minnetonka, MN

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Speed Sensors and Switches

Speed Sensors

• (4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC) Analog or (NPN or PNP) Pulse Signal Outputs.

• Single or quadrature (bi-directional) outputs.

• Large gap, non-contact sensing.

• Explosion proof (XP), intrinsically safe (IS), and dust-Ignition-proof (DIP) options.

• No user calibration.

Speed Switches

• Relay output or relay output with additional 4-20 mA output.

• Under speed, over speed, zero speed, or reverse detection.

• Single or multiple setpoints.

• Failsafe operation.

Minnetonka, MN

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Temperature Sensors and Belt Alignment

TT420

• 2-wire, loop-powered 4-20mA analog output.

• UL listed, intrinsically safe (I.S.).

TT420-LT

• Liquid-tight (LT) conduit fittings.

• FM approved, dust ignition-proof.

RTD/RTD-LT

• 3-wire, RTD output.

• Intrinsically safe (I.S.).

Rub block door assemblies.

• Standard hinged, adjustable, and uni-strut.

Minnetonka, MN

Electro-Sensors, Inc.

Vibration Sensors and Switches

VT420 – 4-20mA output vibration sensor

• Measures 2 in/S RMS.

• NEMA 4X enclosure.

• Optional PM500 process meter display.

VS1

• Low-level vibration switch.

• 0.1-2.2 in/S trip-point range.

VS2

• High-level vibration switch.

• 2.0-26 in/S trip-point range.

Minnetonka, MN

Process Control Systems, Inc.

MAXIGARD® A5000 Series Zero Speed Switches

  • Complete systems to monitor belt conveyors, bucket elevators, screw conveyors, and other material handling equipment.
  • Prove rotation of critical rotating equipment.
  • Robust design well suited for industrial applications.
  • Five-year warranty.

Chaska, MN

Process Control Systems, Inc.

MAXIGARD® A6000 Series Leg Monitors

  • Complete systems to monitor belt speed, belt misalignment, and bearing over temperature of bucket elevators.
  • Modular system can be custom designed for special applications.
  • Individual sensors for each system function.
  • Five-year warranty.

Chaska, MN

Process Control Systems, Inc.

MAXIGARD® AM1000/AM2000 Series Adjustable Setpoint Speed Switches

• Complete systems to monitor bucket elevators, belt conveyors, screw conveyors, and other material handling equipment.

• Detects belt slipping and/or other mechanical failures.

• Prevents overloading and downtime.

• Five-year warranty.

Chaska, MN

Process Control Systems, Inc.

MAXIGARD® C3000 Series Speed Transmitters

  • Converts shaft RPM to a 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC analog signal.
  • Complete systems include sensor, magnetic disc or collar, and transmitter.
  • Several models with flexible options for most industrial applications.
  • Five-year warranty.

Chaska, MN

Rolfes at Boone

BTX Smart Monitor

• Comprehensive, continuous monitoring of bearing temperature, belt alignment, shaft speed, and motor amp draw.

• Nearly unlimited number of sensing points.

• Easily scalable and expandable.

• Continuous diagnostic health check.

• Programmable maintenance alerts.

• Mobile visual monitoring and text notifications.

• Easily adapt to other PLC platforms.

Boone, IA

Rolfes at Boone

ITX Inventory Management Software

  • Provides fast and accurate inventory information that can be read from anywhere with internet access.
  • Alerts and alarms provide warnings about maximum and minimum bin levels.
  • Completely scalable, from multiple bins to multiple locations.
  • Easily share reports for current and historical levels.
  • Uses state-of-the-art, high-frequency radars for the most accurate inventory management available.

Boone, IA

Safegrain, Inc.

EZ521 Shaft Mount Underspeed Controller

• Motion monitor and controller with 10% and 20% slowdown output relays.

• All in one design, no other equipment is needed.

• Easily mounts with magnet or threaded adapter.

• CSA-certified Class II, Division 1.

Dayton, OH

Safegrain, Inc.

EZ521 Shaft Mount Underspeed Detector

  • 10% and 20% slowdown relays.
  • Tachometer pulse output.
  • MODBUS and RS458 options.
  • Status LED indicators.
  • Universal supply voltage.
  • Class II Div. 1 certified.

Dayton, OH

Safegrain, Inc.

Hazard Monitoring

  • Applications: Bearings, gear boxes, hammermills, belt misalignment, motors, mechanical drives, etc.
  • Types: RTD, PTC, thermocouple, and temperature switch.
  • Designs: Grease fitting insert and surface mount.

Dayton, OH

Safegrain, Inc.

Hazard Monitoring Sensors

• EZMount 21 Motion Sensor, Class II, Div 1.

• HB-21 Bearing Temperature Sensor, Class II, Div 1.

• BeltTracker Belt Alignment Sensor, Class II, Div 1.

• RB-21 Belt Alignment Temperature Sensor, Class II, Div 1.

• FP-21 Temperature Sensor, sClass II, Div. 1.

Dayton, OH

Safegrain, Inc.

MaxiScan 12M Hazard Monitoring Controller

• Monitor and control up to 12 belt and bearing sensors plus one motion sensor.

• Large numeric displays and alarm indicators for easy viewing at a distance.

• 9 output relays for alarms and equipment interlocking.

• Compatible with MaxiTrack 2 software for remote monitoring on any web-enabled device.

Dayton, OH

Safegrain, Inc.

MaxiScan 48+ Hazard Monitoring Controller

  • Provide advanced feature in a small enclosure.
  • Intuitive touch screen with alarming and graphing.
  • Monitors bearing and surface temperatures, belt misalignment, flow, and other sensors.
  • Displays up to 6 pages of 24 sensors each, 144 total.
  • With internet access has built-in text and email alerts.
  • Subscription-free Android and iOS apps.
  • Access data from any web enabled devices.
  • Warnings, alarms, logins, and overrides are automatically logged.

Dayton, OH

AES Automated Electric & Service

LeRoy, IL

Applied Power Products

Lakeville, MN

Binful, Inc.

Villard, MN

BinMaster Level Controls

Lincoln, NE

BlueLevel Technologies

Richfield, OH

EXTRON AgTECT

Minneapolis, MN

FSS, Inc.

Westfield, IN

Premier Components, Inc.

Alma, MI

TAPCO Inc.

St. Louis, MO

TeleSense Inc.

San Jose, CA

Tri-States Grain Conditioning, Inc.

Spirit Lake, IA

4B Components Ltd.

Morton, IL

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