Vibrating Rod for Sanitary Applications

Model: VR-31

The vibrating rod for sanitary applications can be installed through a top or side mount for high, mid, or low-level detection of a wide variety of dry and bulk powder materials, including extremely light, fluffy inventory. The vibrating rod features a two-inch stainless steel sanitary fitting for use with the tri-clover style clamp that removes easily for cleaning and sanitation. The rod is ideal for food and pharmaceutical processing or for use with any other materials that require sanitary conditions.

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Applications
  • High, mid, and low level detection in bins, silos, tanks, hoppers, or chutes
  • Sanitary environments that require a tri-clover style clamp for cleaning and sanitation
  • Designed for use in food and pharmaceutical processing
  • Ideal for a wide variety of dry and bulk powder materials
  • Suitable for both top and side mount applications
  • Challenging environments to make cleaning easier and safer
Features
  • Two-inch stainless steel sanitary fitting
  • Tri-clover style clamp that removes easily for cleaning and sanitation
  • Sword-shaped blade to prevent bridging of material
  • Standard insertion length of 11.81"
  • A rigid extension can be added in custom lengths of up to 72"
  • Can be used with remote electronics up to 20' away
Specifications

Power Requirements: Wide range 20-250V AC/DC
Relay: DPDT
Time Delay: 1 second from stop of vibration, 2 to 5 seconds for start of vibration
Ambient Temp: -4°F to +140°F (-20°C to +60°C)
Process Temp: To 176°F standard (80°C); to 284°F high temp (140°C)
Pressure: 145 psi
Enclosure: Die cast aluminum, NEMA 4, 5 & 12
Probe: 304 stainless steel, 11.81”” insertion length
Fitting: 2” sanitary 316 SS fitting with tri-clamp
Mounting: 1-1/2” NPT
Material Densities: From 1.25 lb./cu. ft.

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