{"id":7741,"date":"2023-03-11T22:32:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-11T22:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/?p=7741"},"modified":"2023-03-11T22:33:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-11T22:33:51","slug":"the-importance-of-a-conveyor-belt-speed-sensor-in-production-facilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/the-importance-of-a-conveyor-belt-speed-sensor-in-production-facilities\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of a Conveyor Belt Speed Sensor in Production Facilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7742 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Conveyor belt in a plant\" width=\"437\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shutterstock_703357759-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>People use many safety devices in their homes to protect their safety and prolong the life of their appliances: fire alarms, burglar alarms, voltage regulators, and circuit breakers.<\/p>\n<p>But many production facilities simply assume that material spills won\u2019t happen, or its hazards or costs. What if a conveyor belt suddenly fails and causes tons of material to spill to the ground? Could someone get hurt? How long would it take to clear everything and restart production?<\/p>\n<h2>DAZIC saves the day<\/h2>\n<p>DAZIC Zero Speed Switches are \u201csmart switches\u201d that shut off any equipment if they run outside of the normal speed limits. They can be installed on conveyor belts, mixers, bucket elevators, or any machine with a rotary device.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"DAZIC Zero Speed Switch: Prevent Material Pileup\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/430339672?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/case-history\/dazic-speed-switches-can-literally-prevent-250-tons-of-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barnes &amp; Co<\/a>, a concrete manufacturer based in the US, has relied on its conveyor belt speed sensor to prevent a ton of problems. Their feeders load up to 250 tons of gravel per hour. Any equipment malfunction could lead to an avalanche of material. \u201cIt\u2019s really a safety issue,\u201d said plant supervisor Joe Kruzewski. \u201cIt would be a train wreck [to be] buried with that amount of gravel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Kruzewski estimates that it would take three people at least three hours to shovel one ton of gravel. Even just a 10-minute delay could result in 30 hours of downtime. \u201cWe would have to shovel for days!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But they never had this problem, because of the DAZIC conveyor belt speed sensor they installed on all of their 12 conveyors years ago. \u201cIt would be a nightmare if the DAZIC didn\u2019t shut the conveyor belt down. I don\u2019t even want to think about it,\u201d Kruzewski said.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of a speed sensor<\/h2>\n<p>Barnes &amp; Co. invested in a conveyor belt speed sensor because it was a form of \u201cinsurance\u201d against many bigger and more expensive problems. As a family business, they need to maximize their production and avoid the backlash of a safety violation or a worker injury.<\/p>\n<p>DAZIC Zero Speed Switches protect the plant, the process, and the people.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Improved safety.<\/strong> A zero speed switch can detect when a machine has stopped rotating and can shut off the power quickly, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced downtime.<\/strong> Zero speed switches can detect when a machine has stopped and alert operators to the problem so they can take corrective action quickly, reducing downtime<\/li>\n<li><strong>Increased efficiency.<\/strong> By detecting when a machine has stopped, a zero speed switch can help optimize production processes and increase overall efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Improved maintenance<\/strong>. A zero speed switch can detect when a machine has stopped and alert operators to the problem, allowing for quick preventive maintenance and avoiding costly repairs or replacements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Affordable, durable, and effective<\/h2>\n<p>Compared to other equipment, DAZIC Zero Speed Switches are less expensive and require very little maintenance and replacement.<\/p>\n<p>One of the <a href=\"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/case-history\/the-little-speed-switch-that-could\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">world\u2019s biggest manufacturers of sustainable, fiber-based products<\/a> had been using Control Concepts\u2019 DAZIC since the early 2000s.<\/p>\n<p>In 2006, the company installed DAZIC 8100 switches on its conveyor belts. Years passed, plant managers changed, equipment changed, and the DAZIC switches kept on running. The switches worked so well that people forgot they were even there.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, the fiber-based manufacturer changed its conveyor belts but did not check the DAZIC speed switch. Months passed before a sludge build-up was noticed. It wasn\u2019t enough to stop operations, but as a precaution, the company sent their conveyor belt speed sensor to Control Concepts to have it checked.<\/p>\n<p>Control Concepts cleaned the item and investigated the problem further. Apparently, over the years, the new conveyor belts had a quick start-up design that was beyond the DAZIC product specifications.<\/p>\n<p>The wear and tear from carrying a load beyond its specs could have caused the leaks. Despite this, the 15-year-old switch was still working\u2014just dirty.<\/p>\n<p>After learning why the conveyor belt speed sensor failed, the client was impressed by DAZIC\u2019s durability and the team\u2019s commitment to finding the cause of the problem and working on a better solution. \u201cWe have used DAZIC in many of our plants for nearly two decades. It is a brand and a company you can trust.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Protect your process with a speed sensor<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/controlconceptsusa.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> to find out more about DAZIC and how it can protect your production facility\u2019s safety and productivity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People use many safety devices in their homes to protect their safety and prolong the life of their appliances: fire alarms, burglar alarms, voltage regulators, and circuit breakers. 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