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UWT Level Measurement

Prevent overfills. Avoid empty hoppers. Know what’s in your vessel.  Protect Downstream Equipment

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UWT Rotary Paddle Level Switches

Signal when bulk material reaches a selected point.

UWT Level Measurement Rotary Paddle Level Switches
Rotonivo RN 6001 rotary-paddle switch.

Rotary Paddle Level Switches for your process

Signal when bulk material reaches a selected point.

UWT Rotonivo switches detect material at a fixed location using a rotating paddle. Material around the paddle changes its operating condition and initiates the selected switching response. Review paddle shape, extension and mounting around the product and vessel.

Example: Provide a high- or low-level signal in a grain bin.

Also known as: Paddle level switches, bin level switches, Rotonivo RN 3000/6000.

Choose a point signal

this is a full, empty or intermediate indication rather than a level profile.

Fit the material

density, particle size and mechanical loading guide the paddle selection.

Review the installation

mounting direction, extension and falling product affect the arrangement.

How It Works

1

Rotate the paddle at the selected point

2

Material changes the paddle operating condition

3

Switch the selected output

Typical Materials & Industries

Grain and feed

review density and filling impact.

Plastics granules

product flow and vessel access guide mounting.

Minerals and powders

abrasion, temperature and buildup require review.

Rotonivo operating principle

UWT explains rotary-paddle point-level detection for bulk solids. This principle video is useful for reviewing full or empty indications and mounting.

Watch on the manufacturer’s official channel

Application & Process Context

Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.

Grain-handling application context from UWT’s rotary-paddle application information.
Grain-handling application context from UWT’s rotary-paddle application information.

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Configuration & Application Review

Equipment duty
Signal when bulk material reaches a selected point.
Selection basis
Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.
Available configuration review
RN series and model, Paddle geometry, Rod or rope extension where available, Process connection, Electrical output, Selected hazardous-area or safety version.
Application verification
No. It reports the condition at its installed point. Use a continuous measuring instrument when the process needs a changing level reading rather than a limit signal.

Options to discuss

  • RN series and model
  • Paddle geometry
  • Rod or rope extension where available
  • Process connection
  • Electrical output
  • Selected hazardous-area or safety version

Application Questions

Does a paddle switch measure inventory continuously?

No. It reports the condition at its installed point. Use a continuous measuring instrument when the process needs a changing level reading rather than a limit signal.

What should I send RTS for a review?

Bulk solid or liquid, vessel dimensions, minimum and maximum level, density or dielectric properties, temperature, buildup, filling pattern, output signal, and hazardous-area requirements.

PDF Literature & Technical Resources

Confirm the complete quoted equipment, operating conditions and selected options for your application.

Compare UWT Level Measurement Options

Vibrating Level Switches

Sense with vibration

Vibrating Level Switches >>

Detect whether bulk solids cover a vibrating sensing element.

Example: Detect a low or high level of a suitable granular ingredient.

Also known as: Vibrating fork switches, vibrating level switches, Vibranivo VN 4000.

Capacitance Point-Level Switches

Switch capacitively

Capacitance Point-Level Switches >>

Detect material at a selected location using a capacitive probe.

Example: Provide a level-limit signal for a powder bin.

Also known as: Capacitive level switches, RF admittance switches, RFnivo RF 3000.

Radar Level Transmitters

Measure without contact

Radar Level Transmitters >>

Measure a changing level without a probe touching the material.

Example: Monitor a tank or suitable bulk-solids vessel without a mechanical sensing weight.

Also known as: Non-contact radar sensors, NivoRadar NR 7100, continuous radar level.

Capacitance Level Transmitters

Measure capacitively

Capacitance Level Transmitters >>

Measure changing liquid level or a suitable interface with a contact probe.

Example: Monitor the level of a suitable process liquid in a vessel.

Also known as: Continuous capacitive level sensors, NivoCapa NC 8000, interface measurement.

Electromechanical Plumb-Bob Level Systems

Measure with a weight

Electromechanical Plumb-Bob Level Systems >>

Measure bulk-solid level with an automatically lowered sensing weight.

Example: Take scheduled level measurements in a bulk storage silo.

Also known as: Plumb-bob level systems, electromechanical level measurement, NivoBob NB 3000.

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