—– Industries / Bulk Materials and Solids Handling / Recycling
Measurement Solutions for Recycling Operations
Reliable non-contact level and weight measurement for recycling systems processing inconsistent and continuously changing material streams.
Explore industries by the type of process environment and material challenges commonly encountered:
Common Recycling Applications
| Application | Typical Measurement |
| Infeed and sorting conveyors | Weight |
| Shredder and crusher feed hoppers | Continuous and Point Level |
| Baled material and loose scrap conveyors | Weight |
| Surge bins and intermediate storage hoppers | Continuous and Point Level |
| Processed material loadout systems | Weight, Continuous and Point Level |
| Dust and residue storage vessels | Continuous and Point Level |
What makes accurate measurement challenging?
- Highly variable feedstock with constantly changing density and composition
- Dust, contamination, and vibration reduce sensor reliability
- Irregular flow conditions complicate accurate measurement
How Radiometric Measurement Solves Common Recycling Operation Process Measurement Challenges
Irregular scrap and mixed materials damage contact sensors →
External measurement, no contact with sharp, uneven, or mixed recyclables
Conveyor vibration affects measurement stability →
Unaffected by vibration on recycling conveyors and feeders
Dust, dirt, and debris interfere with conventional devices →
Unaffected by dirty and unpredictable recycling environments
Material buildup and bridging create false readings →
Compensates for buildup and changing material profiles
Frequent maintenance is difficult in rugged recycling operations →
Minimal maintenance with fewer interruptions to throughput
Find the Right System for Your Recycling Application
Ronan provides reliable, non-contact measurement for inconsistent feedstocks, changing material streams and
demanding recycling environments.
Continuous Level Measurement
Continuously monitor mixed materials in hoppers, bins and storage vessels.
Point-Level Measurement
Detect high- or low-level conditions in receiving hoppers and material-storage vessels.
Weight Measurement
Measure changing recycled-material loads moving on conveyors without contact or component wear.
Not sure which system fits your application?
Need help with your measurement application?
Ronan will work closely with you to develop a reliable measurement solution for your most challenging process applications.
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For more than 60 years, Ronan Engineering has manufactured reliable and leading-edge instrumentation systems. As providers of real-time monitoring and measurements of critical process control points, Ronan has kept some of the world’s largest plants, factories, and facilities running safely and efficiently. Ronan has established manufacturing, sales and service facilities in Kentucky and the United Kingdom.