BinMaster Perfect for Flour, Sugar Storage
The Application: A Baker`s Bulk Ingredient Storage
The United States baking industry makes up 2.1% of the gross domestic product, according to the American Baker’s Association.
Large bakeries represent about 55% of total baking revenue in the U.S. The other 45% consists of 3,000 independent bakers, many with less than ten employees.
One BinMaster bakery customer counts on accurate sugar and flour inventory to feed its baking operation. Inventory precision is critical for these ingredients, as ordering bulk commodities in a timely manner prevents spoilage and shortages.
The Challenge: Sticky Material Builds Up On Silo Walls
Without sugar and flour, production stops. Flour tends to adhere to silo walls, creating buildup and rat-holing. Different types of flour cannot be mixed. Knowing the volumes of stored flour is crucial to the quality of final products.
Sticky sugars may build up on measurement sensors, which can be troublesome and skew level or volume data. These and other similar bulk ingredients create random formations in their storage vessel, creating further challenges for continuous measurement.
The Solution: BinMaster`s 3DLevelScanner
The 3DLevelScanner overcomes harsh, sticky environments. The 3D sensor maps the surface, measuring the quantity of bulk material in silos. This data is converted into an image of the material surface, displaying high and low points for managers who can then schedule timely maintenance to reduce interruptions in production.
Early detection of high and low spots in the silo will ease reactive maintenance, reduce costs, and allow for optimal use of contents. Ordering in a timely manner—and knowing exactly how much storage capacity remains—also helps optimize purchasing.