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Wood chip silo

Level
Wood chip silo

Overview

The wood chips are transferred via conveyor belts to storage silos up to 25 m high and stored there temporarily for further processing. The silos are filled and emptied in batches. During the process, large amounts of dust are generated, material cones and bridges form, which collapse during emptying. Reliable level measurement is needed here to ensure supplies for downstream processes and facilitate logistics planning.

Operating Conditions

Measuring Task
Level measurement
Measuring Point
Silo
Medium
Wood chips
Measuring Range
25 m
Temperature
+5 … +50 °C
Pressure
0 … 0 bar

Challenges

  • Material cones, huge amounts of dust and bridging in the silo

Benefits

  • Reliable: Reliable continuous measurement, even during filling
  • Cost effective: Optimal container volume utilization
  • User friendly: Volume display and sensor adjustment in a convenient location

Recommended Products

Recommended Sensors

VEGA VEGAPULS 6X
Industrial Sensors

VEGAPULS 6X

  • Exact measuring results independent of process conditions
  • Maintenance-free operation through non-contact measuring principle
  • Application-oriented configuration enables a simple device selection

VEGA

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Wireless & Connectivity

VEGA PLICSMOBILE T81
Industrial Sensors

PLICSMOBILE T81

  • Monitor up to 15 sensors with one device
  • Pre-configured data transmission for quick setup
  • Self-sufficient installation without mains power supply

VEGA

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Software & Monitoring

VEGA Inventory System
Software

VEGA Inventory System

Inventory System

VEGA Inventory System (VIS) is a web-based software for real-time data acquisition, visualization, and logistics management of inventory levels in storage tanks and silos. Companies can manage their inventories proactively, ensuring greater flexibility in delivery schedules, expanding optimization options, and reducing stock discrepancies. Precise, real-time visualization of stocks allows deviations to be quickly identified, minimizing financial impact. The system combines reliable VEGA measurement technology for liquids and bulk solids with secure cloud-based or on-premises software, providing the basis for intelligent and strategic decisions for optimal inventory management. VIS supports both internal inventory monitoring and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) applications, where suppliers manage customer stock replenishment using real-time level data.

  • Real-time inventory monitoring across all connected storage locations via web browser or mobile app
  • Four visualization modes — Chart, Graphic, Map, and Trend — for comprehensive stock visibility
  • Color-coded traffic light status system (green/yellow/red) for instant stock level assessment

VEGA

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