BinMaster Vibrating Fork with Hazloc Approvals

The BinMaster Vibrating Fork with Hazloc Approvals (VF-95) is best suited for free-flowing granules and small-sized particles. It is often used in materials with a low bulk density that cannot be detected by a capacitance probe. The rugged stainless steel fork resists bending and buildup and functions optimally in dry materials that won’t cling to the fork.

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Description

The BinMaster Vibrating Fork with Hazloc Approvals is easy to set up in an empty vessel without any material present and requires no calibration. It has a product-independent switching point, ensuring it operates reliably, regardless of material properties or when used in a new or different material. Once installed, it requires minimal maintenance, saving time and reducing costs. The stainless-steel fork resists buildup of material and requires only occasional cleaning and inspection.

Use the BinMaster Vibrating Fork to measure:

Hazardous areas when approved to ATEX, FM, CSA and IEC standards
Dry cement, sand, and other dry construction materials
Food products and pharmaceuticals (stainless steel housing)
Animal feeds and ingredient
Powdered or flaked plastics
Wood pellets
Granular materials and smaller particle sizes
Light, dry materials that won’t cling to the forks

Specifications

Process temperature: -58° to +482°F (-50° to +250°C)
Process pressure: -1 to +25 bar/-100 to +2500 kPa (-14.5 to +363 psig)
Ambient temperature: -40° to +176°F (-40 to +80 °C)
Bulk density: >0.008 g/cm³ (0.0003 lb./in.³)
Process fitting: thread from G1½, 1½ NPT, flanges from DN 50, 2”
Power: 20 to 253 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 20 to 253 V DC
Signal output: relay (DPDT), transistor (NPN/PNP), two-wire output, contactless electronic switch
Load current: minimum 10 mA; maximum 400 mA
Switching relay: when being covered 0.5 second, when being uncovered 1 second
Housing material: plastic, aluminum, stainless steel (precision casting), stainless steel (electropolished)
Protection rating: IP 66/IP 67 (NEMA Type 4X)
Approval options
- FM (NI) Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D (DIP) Class II, III, Div 1, Groups E, F, G
- FM (IS) Class I, II, III Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F
- FM (XP) Class I, Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D (DIP) Class II, III, Div 1, Groups E, F, G
- CSA (NI) Class I, II, III Div 2, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
- CSA (IS) Class I, II, III Div 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G
- CSA (XP) Class I, II, III Div 1, Groups A, B

BinMaster Vibrating Fork with Hazloc Approvals