New 3D volume scanner system
Allison Engineering introduce cost-effective solution for bulk solids inventory measurement
THE application of the latest non-contact scanning technology to a new range of level measurement systems has resulted in a breakthrough in providing an accurate, cost-effective solution for bulk solids inventory measurement.
The 3D Volume Scanner System is available from level and flow specialists Allison Engineering and is designed specifically for bulk solids inventory measurement applications where accounting for large quantities of solid material has traditionally been largely guesswork.
This new system eliminates the problems associated with conventional ‘point-level’ devices which only measure distance to a single point. While this may be adequate for liquid applications, it is not suitable for solids where the product is uneven.
Allison Engineering’s new 3D Volume Scanner System is designed to take multiple measurements of the product profile to build a three-dimensional map of the bay, silo, vessel or stockpile.
Based on the volumetric measurement and the product density, operators are able to identify both the total inventory and the product profile. Armed with this information, they can then reduce safety stock levels which can have an immediate and beneficial effect on cash flow.
Furthermore, the system can help to identify product build-up, so operators can maximize production efficiencies and analyse their production process in greater detail.
End of week or month stock discrepancies, which can create friction between finance and operations departments, can be better understood with more accurate and realistic inventory measurement and 3D imaging.
