We provide a dual technology approach designed specifically for the complexities of bulk solids:
Using the L&J MCG 1600SFI and MCG 1800F series, our radar systems:
Through the Delavan product family, especially the Captrol series, we offer:
Our solids focused measurement tools support operations across Manufacturing, Agriculture, and Power Generation.
Bulk solids behave differently from liquids, creating challenges such as uneven surfaces and dust interference.
Solids can “rathole” or “bridge,” leaving operators with the false impression that silos are full.
Overfilled grain, coal, or powder silos can generate dangerous dust clouds. High-level switches are critical safeguards for dust explosion prevention.
Real-time insight ensures:
Measuring bulk solids is far more demanding than liquid applications. From thick dust clouds inside cement silos to the uneven “angle of repose” on grain surfaces, many sensors fail to generate reliable data.
Cognesense solves these challenges using a combination of FMCW radar and RF capacitance technologies. By uniting L&J’s Process Radar solutions with the rugged solids handling expertise of Delavan, we deliver accurate, real-time visibility into your raw material levels—ensuring production stays uninterrupted.
Our FMCW and pulse radar solutions (e.g., MCG 1600 series) use high-frequency signals engineered to:
Delavan RF Capacitance switches with Driven Shield circuitry:
Top-mounted radar keeps delicate electronics:
Perfect for coal, plastic pellets, stone, grains, and more.
Versatile Mounting Options
Our sensors include:
These ensure proper alignment and optimal radar reflection—critical in silos with internal obstructions.
Many solids environments are classified as Class II (Dust Ignition Hazard) zones.
Our equipment carries:
This ensures safe operation even in coal, flour, grain, or finepowder environments.
Cognesense uniquely blends:
This creates a portfolio purpose built for the realities of bulk solids—not repurposed liquid sensors.
Our technology is engineered specifically for solids—delivering reliable data where other systems fail.
