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Wood Processing

The Dynatrol® DJ Series Bulk Solid Level Detectors are used in a multitude of wood chip applications such as furniture manufacturing, saw mill operations and wood chip recovery.

Bulk Solids Measurement

The CL-10DJ Series level detectors lend themselves to point level applications in numerous heavy bulk materials. Our level design design, along with our unique electronics, makes our level switch system both reliable and rugged and a perfect fit for the wood processing industry.

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Textiles

Our Density Measurement Systems are used to measure various types of media in the textile industry.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Density Digital Converter can be used to measure the density, specific gravity, Baumé, or percent concentration at process conditions of caustic soda concentration and other textile chemicals. Applications may include:

  • Bleaches
  • Rinses
  • Sodium hypochlorite
  • Degree twaddle – textile hydrometers
  • and more...

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Sugar

Dynatrol® Density Systems calculate the density, percent solid expressed as °Brix, or Baumé of sugar syrups. Dynatrol® provides Bulk Solids and Liquid Level Detection for sugar applications for dry bulk sugar, as well as sugar liquor and various liquid syrups.

Dynatrol® can help you calculate the density and provide you with level detection for dry bulk sugar applications, as well as, sugar liquor and various liquid syrups.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL-10HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Density Digital Converter calculates the density, percent solids expressed as °Brix, or Baumé of sugar syrups. Dynatrol® Density Systems may be used to measure syrup at cutting mills and sugar refineries, as well as in evaporators and crystallization vacuum pans. These accurate and reliable measurements can be performed at process conditions.

Bulk Solids Level Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-DJ Level Detector complete with EC-501A control unit is used for high-, intermediate-, or low-level detection of bulk solids in bins, hoppers or silos. Within the sugar industry typical applications include:

  • Cane Juice Crystals
  • Dextrose
  • Fructose Powder
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Raw Cane Sugar
  • Sucralose
  • Sugar Beet Seed
  • Sugar Crystals
  • Sucrose Sugar
  • ...and more

Liquid Level Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL-10GH Liquid Level Detector complete with EC-501A-(G) control unit is used in the Sugar Industry for application to either high or low point level detection of:

  • Corn Syrup
  • Fructose Syrup
  • Invert Sugar Syrup
  • Liquid Sugar Cane
  • Maple Syrup
  • Sugar Liquor
  • Sucrose Syrup

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Steel

Dynatrol® Density Systems and Bulk Solid Level Detectors are used in steel production factilities. We measure density, specific gravity, percent solids or percent concentration of quenchants, such as brine, caustic soda solutions, oil, water or oil-water emulsions, as well as lubricants and slurries at most process conditions in steel plants.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-HY Density System can be used to measure density, specific gravity, percent solids or percent concentration of quenchants, such as brine, caustic soda solutions, oil, water or oil-water emulsions, as well as lubricants and slurries at most process conditions in steel plants.

Bulk Solids Measurement

The CL-10DJ series of level switches are used for high-, intermediate-, or low-level detection of bulk solids in baghouse applications, dust collection systems and bulk solids storage application in hoppers, silos and bins.

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Rubber

Dynatrol® Bulk Solids Level Detectors provide accurate point level detection for carbon black, rubber granules, pellets or powders. Dynatrol® Density Systems and Viscosity Systems are designed to measure density or viscosity at process conditions of latex, various rubber coatings or chemicals.

Bulk Solids Level Measurement

The CL10-DJ series of level switches are used to measure high-, intermediate-, or low-level detection of bulk solids. Applications for the Rubber Industry may include:

  • Carbon Black
  • Rubber Granules
  • Rubber Pellets
  • Rubber Powder

Viscosity Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-DV series Viscosity Probes and Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter are used to measure the viscosity of:

  • Adhesive Rubber Coating
  • Latex
  • Conformal Coatings

The Series 3000 digital converter can also process temperature. If the data is available the temperature can be used to either compensate for changes in temperature or correct to a reference temperature.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Density Digital Converter can be used at process conditions to measure density, specific gravity, percent solids, or percent concentration of

  • Adhesive Rubber Coating
  • Conformal Coatings with Solvent
  • Latex
  • Rubber Chemicals
  • Slab Dip

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Refining

Dynatrol® Density Systems are used on many applications in Petroleum Refineries, Sugar Refineries, Sugar Cane Cutting Mills and Bio-Refineries. Dynatrol® Bulk Solids Level Swtiches are used in Bio-Refineries to measure grain or natural cereals in hoppers.

Density Measurement

Dynatrol® Density Cells are used in Petroleum Refineries and water treatment withing those refineries on applications including:

  • Butane
  • Caustic Soda
  • Diesel Fuel
  • Gasoline
  • Jet Fuel
  • Kerosene
  • Propane
  • Sulphuric Acid
  • ... and many more

Sugar Refineries and Cutting Mills use Dynatrol® Density Cells to measure the concentration of sugar syrups and various chemicals used in sugar processing to maintain quality assurance standards.

Bio-Refineries, producing ethanol from corn, utilize Dynatrol® Density Cells primarily for measuring the density of the mash. The mash is ultimately processed into “beer” and further processed into ethanol.

Bulk Solids Level Detection

Dynatrol® CL-10DJ series are used in Bio-Refineries to measure grain levels in hoppers or the level of natural cereals produced from the biomass.

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Pulp and Paper

Dynatrol® instruments are used for a variety of applications in the Pulp and Paper industry. Measure the Density or percent concentration of alkalies, acids and coatings, determine the Viscosity during the pulping/bleaching process or assess point Level Detection of wood chips in bins. Our Interface level probes can be used to detect the interface between black liquor and soap.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Density Digital Converter are designed for continuous measurement and control of density or percent concentration for alkalies, acids and coatings such as:

  • corn starch
  • potato starch
  • sizings
  • clay coatings
  • and more...

Viscosity Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-DV series Viscosity Meter and Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter are used to measure the viscosity during the pulping/bleaching process. Dynatrol® Viscosity Meters are being used for the following applications:

  • Alkaline Waste Black Liquor
  • Black Liquor
  • Black Liquor Sludge
  • Black Liquor Soap Interface
  • Cellulose Acetate Dope
  • Cellulose Solutions
  • Green Liquor
  • Low-viscosity Cellulose
  • Pulp Slurry Additives
  • Resins for Tissue Making & First Layer of Paperboard
  • Softwood Sulfite Pulp
  • Terpene Resin

Bulk Solids Level Detection

The Dynatrol® CL-10DJ Level Detector is used for high, intermediate or low level detection of wood chips in chip bins, hoppers, silos, etc.

Interface Level Detection

The Dynatrol® CL-10DJI Level Detector is used for level detection of black liquor and soap.

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Power Plant

Dynatrol® instruments provide Bulk Solids Level Measurement of fly ash applications, Density Measurement of water treatment chemicals, various liquors and lime slurries and Viscosity Measurement of fuel oil and waste oil.

Bulk Solids Level Detection

Dynatrol® CL-10DJ series level switches are used for fly ash applications in power generation plants and for fly ash collection. These level indicators are also used in applications where fly ash is used as a filler. Our CL-10DJ level probes are made from high strength stainless steel. For more abrasive or corrosive service, our level switches can be made from other materials. These level switch probes are well suited for the high temperature and harsh environments that are always a part of fly ash applications.

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL-10HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Digital Density Converter can be used to measure density, specific gravity or percent solids of water treatment chemicals such as caustic soda or sulphuric acid. Our equipment is also used to measure black liquor, green liquor and lime slurries, etc. at process conditions.

Our application software is written to use temperature and density information that comes from the CL-10HY cell to calculate various units at process conditions

Viscosity Applications

The Dynatrol® CL10-DV series Viscosity Meter and Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter are used to measure the viscosity of fuel oil in fuel oil to burner applications. Thus, helping to increase combustion efficiency and decrease particulate emissions. Dynatrol® Viscosity Systems are also used in waste oil incineration and waste oil pumping applications.

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Plastics

Dynatrol® Level Switches are often used for level detection in storage bins or hoppers in the Plastics Industry. Dynatrol® Viscosity Measurement Systems accurately measures various media at process conditions.

The Dynatrol® DJ series of Level Detectors are used to measure high, intermediate, or low level detection of plastic pellets. Bulk solids level measurement is easily obtained in storage bins or hoppers for powders, granules, regrind material, etc.

Viscosity Measurement

The Dynatrol® Viscosity System includes the Series CL10-DV Viscosity Probe and Viscosity Digital Converter Series 3000 which accurately measure viscosity in vessels, reactors or process piping. Excellent applications for the Plastics Industry include:

  • Resins molten polymer
  • Polyol
  • Polyethylene
  • Polyester
  • and more...

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Pipeline

Dynatrol® Density Systems are used worldwide in pipeline applications for measurement and control of density, specific gravity, API gravity or percent concentration. Typical applications are custody transfer or interface measurement and may include crude oil, refined products or various other chemicals.

Dynatrol® Density Cells are used to measure the liquid being transported in the pipeline. The Cell’s operation is extremely accurate and dependable, requiring no pressure compensation.

Working with the Density Cell, the Dynatrol® Digital Density Converter translates the product density and temperature readings into the customers’ required units of measurement. For example, if a United States pipeline requires the American Petroleum Institute (API) scale or a Canadian Pipeline requires output in kilogram per cubic meter (kg/m 3), Dynatrol® electronics are programmed for each application’s specific measurement needs.

The Dynatrol® Systems are user-friendly. Converters come pre-programmed for simple calibration. Many Dynatrol® Density Cells have sustained accuracy in the field without need of service for over 20 years!

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Pharmaceutical

Dynatrol® instruments are used for a variety of applications in the Pharmaceutical industry including:

  • point Level Detection of capsules or powdered coatings of tablets
  • determining the Viscosity of coatings, creams and ointments
  • evaluating the Density of hydrogen peroxide, oil mixtures, and other liquids or slurries.

Bulk Solids Level Detection

The Dynatrol® CL10-DJ series of level switches are used for level detection of dry ingredients in bins, hoppers or feeders. Typical applications for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processes include:

  • Tablets
  • Hard and Soft Gelatin Capsules
  • Powdered Materials for Coating Beads and Tablets
  • Fillers and other substances that vary widely in bulk density or particle size.

Viscosity Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-DV series Viscosity Meters and Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter are used to measure viscosity at process conditions in vessels, reactors or process piping. Typical viscosity measurement applications include:

  • Coatings
  • Creams
  • Emulsions
  • Gelatins
  • Gels
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Silicon Fluids

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL-10HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Digital Density Converter can be factory programmed to use temperature and density information from the CL-10HY cell to calculate specific gravity, percent solids or percent concentration at process conditions. Pharmaceutical industry applications include:

  • Hydrogen Peroxide
  • Oil Mixtures
  • Propylene Glycol-based Fluids
  • Resins
  • Liquids
  • Slurries

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Petroleum and Petrochemical

Dynatrol® Density Systems and Viscosity Systems can be used to measure a variety of substances regularly seen in the petroleum and petrochemical industries.

Density Applications

The Dynatrol® CL-10HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Digital Density Converter can be used to measure density of:

  • Butane
  • Crude
  • CO2
  • Diesel fuel
  • Distillates
  • Ethane Gas
  • Gasoline
  • Isobutane
  • Jet Fuel
  • Jet A Fuel
  • Kerosene
  • LPG
  • Natural Gas
  • Propane

The Petrochemical application software provided with the Digital Converter calculates the specific gravity, percent concentration, API Gravity, etc. using the density and temperature information generated by the CL-10HY.

Viscosity Applications

The Dynatrol® CL-10DV series Viscosity Meters and Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter are used to measure the viscosity of:

  • Bunker C
  • Crude Blends
  • Crude Oil
  • Fuel Oils
  • Grease
  • Heavy Oils
  • Light Ends
  • Lubricating Oils
  • Polymers
  • Vacuum Tower Bottoms

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Pet Food

The Dynatrol® Series CL-10DJ Level Switches for point level detection of dry pet food are often used by pet food manufacturers to start augers, sound alarms, or signal operators regarding the status of pet food in bins, silos, mixer and pelletizers.

The Dynatrol® CL-10DJ series of level detectors are used for point level detection of dry pet food applications.

  • Rice
  • Seasonings
  • Flour
  • Natural Vegetable Powder
  • Salt
  • Dry Milk Powder
  • Spices
  • Minerals
  • and more...

There are many pet food manufacturers both in the United States and abroad that depend on our level switch systems to start augers, sound alarms, or signal operators about the status of pet food in bins, silos, mixer and pelletizers.

The Dynatrol® CL10-DJ level probes are made from high strength stainless steel and provide successful operation with consistent results.

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Paint and Coatings

The Dynatrol® Viscosity Systems are used for the measurement or testing of liquid viscosity of paint, coatings, ink and many other industrial coating applications. Dynatrol® Density Systems, Bulk Solids Level Detectors and Liquid Level Detectors also have applications within the paints and coatings industry.

Viscosity & Density Measurement

Dynatrol® Viscosity Systems are used for measurement, testing and control of viscosity. The Dynatrol® Density Systems are designed for continuous measurement and control of density or percent concentration. Both are used in the following industrial applications:

  • Acetone Based Emulsions
  • Adhesive Rubber Coatings
  • Asphalt Coatings and Filled Asphalt
  • Automotive Paints
  • Conformal Coatings for Printed Circuit Boards
  • Epoxy Resins
  • Glues
  • Inks
  • Latex
  • Metal Coatings
  • Nitrile Latex
  • Sizing and Starch Coatings for Paper and Paperboard
  • Thermal Cure Coatings
  • Urethane Resins
  • Varnishes and Wood Furniture Finishes
  • and more...

Bulk Solids Level Detectors

The Dynatrol® Series of Bulk Solids Level Detectors are used for high, mid and low point level detection for powder coating materials and broad range of dry bulk solids.

Liquid Level Detectors

The Dynatrol® Series of Liquid Level Detectors are used for high, mid and low point level detection for liquids or slurries.

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Mining

The CL-10DJ series of level switches are used for measurement of high, intermediate, or low level detection of bulk solids in mining applications such as coal dust collection and transportation.

The Dynatrol® CL-10DJ series level switches complete with EC-501A control unit, are used for measurement of high, intermediate, or low level detection of bulk solids in mining applications such as coal dust collection and transportation.

CL-10DJ level probes withstand buildup and are suited for harsh mining environments. Constructed in stainless steel, probes are also available in corrosion and abrasion resistant steels to match your difficult applications.

The EC-501A control unit contains circuitry that performs frequency analysis, voltage analysis and makes decisions regarding the actual level switch point. This added technology reduces false tripping and makes our level measurement more dependable.

Mining Industry applications may include:

  • Alum Pellets
  • Alumina
  • Aluminum Chips
  • Aluminum Hydrate Powder
  • Bauxite
  • Carbon Dust
  • Carbon Granular
  • Chromium Dioxide
  • Coal
  • Coal Dust
  • Coal Fines
  • Coal, Coal Water Slurry
  • Coke
  • Coke Breeze
  • Coke Dust
  • Copper Oxide
  • Copper Pellets
  • Crushed Dolomite
  • Crushed Stone, Ore, Talc Mine
  • Diatomaceous earth
  • Gold
  • Graphite
  • Gravel
  • Gypsum
  • Ilmenite Ore
  • Iron Ore
  • Iron Oxide Powder
  • Kaolin Clay
  • Lead Oxide
  • Limestone
  • Magnetic Iron oxide
  • Manganese Dioxide
  • Metal Powders
  • Phosphate
  • Potash
  • Rock Salt
  • Sand
  • Uranium
  • and more...

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Food Processing

Dynatrol® instruments are used in the Food Processing industry for Bulk Solids Level Detection of various substances, including those that can pack or bridge, as well as Liquid Level Detection and Density Measurement for various media.

Level Measurement Applications

The Dynatrol® CL10-DJ series of Level Switches are used for high-, intermediate-, or low-level detection of bulk solids in the food industry.

Typical applications may include:

  • Almonds
  • Brown Sugar
  • Cereals
  • Corn
  • Dehydrated Onion
  • Chili Powder
  • Frozen Vegetables
  • Meals
  • Potatoes
  • Rice
  • Rye Grain
  • Salt
  • Soybeans
  • Sugar
  • Wheat Grains
  • Yeast
  • and more...

For applications that have a tendency to pack or bridge our Dynatrol® CL-10GJ series of level switches are constructed to handle sensitive or problem ingredients.

This level detector operates successfully with consistent results on:

  • Bread Crumbs
  • Choco Powder
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Dextrose powder
  • Dry Milk Powder
  • Flour
  • Natural Vegetable Powders
  • Oats
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Potato Flakes
  • Powdered Drink Mix
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Protein Powder
  • Salt
  • Seasonings
  • Spices
  • and more...

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Fertilizer

Dynatrol® Density Measurement Systems are used extensively with ammonia solutions for measurement and control of density, specific gravity, or percent concentration. Dynatrol® Bulk Solid Level Switches are used on bins and hoppers for high, mid and low point detection.

  • Eliminate multiple hand sampling when mixing
  • Real time percent concentration measurements of ammonium hydroxide with no effects from pressure changes or pipe vibration
  • Virtually no maintenance costs

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL-10HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Digital Density Converter are used around the world for measurement of Anhydrous Ammonia and ammonia solutions. Our density products can measure and display specific gravity , density or percent concentration of ammonia products. The density cell measures the characteristics of a vibrating tube and temperature of the product. The electronic converter then calculates the percent concentration and density of the solution inside the Density Cell. Our Density Systems are used for measurement on:

  • Ammonia Solutions
    • Ammonia
    • Ammonium Hydroxide
    • Ammonia Liquor
    • Ammonia Water
    • Ammoniacal Liquor
    • Aqua Ammonia
    • Aqueous Ammonia
  • Ammonium Nitrate
  • Anhydrous Ammonia
  • Diammonium Phosphate
  • Nitric Acid
  • Phosphoric Acid
  • Urea

Bulk Solids Level Detection

Our Bulk Solid Level Switches are used for determining the level of powders or granulars in a bin or hopper. Dynatrol® level switch products have very stringent hazardous location ratings including Class 1, Division 1. Groups A B C and D. They can be used for level detection of any ammonium salt that does not attack stainless steel. These level switches can be manufactured with various sensitivities. The lightest can detect powdered polystyrene foam and the heavy duty products can be used on things as difficult as crushed concrete or rock.

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Feed and Grain

Dynatrol® provides Bulk Solids and Liquid Level Detection for feed and grain industry applications. Our point level detectors are used for measurement of high, intermediate, or low level detection of dry ingredients, liquids or slurries in bins, hoppers or feeders.

Bulk Solid Measurement

Typical applications for the Dynatrol® CL10-DJ series of point level detectors for the feed and grain industries include:

  • Alfalfa Pellets
  • Animal Feed
  • Brewer's Grains
  • Cereals
  • Coarse-grain Applications
  • Corn
  • Feed Additives
  • Fillers
  • Fine-grain Applications
  • Flax Seed
  • Meal
  • Minerals
  • Pet Food
  • Popcorn
  • Rice
  • Rye Grain
  • Soy Beans
  • Soy Dust
  • Soy Flakes
  • Starch
  • Wheat Grain
  • ...and more

Liquid Level Measurement

Typical applications for the Dynatrol® Liquid Level Detector for the feed and grain industries include:

  • Liquid Feed
  • Liquid Molasses
  • Soybean Oil
  • Flaxseed Oil
  • Liquid Supplements
  • and more

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Concrete Production

Concrete mixing facilities use Dynatrol® CL10-DJ Level Detectors to measure high, intermediate, or low levels of various media types in the concrete production process.

Bulk Solids Level Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-DJ series of level detectors are used for high, intermediate, or low level detection of bulk solids. Applications in concrete mixing facilities may include:

  • Concrete and mortar mix
  • Sand
  • Gravel
  • Crushed stone
  • Recycled crushed concrete
  • Other aggregates

Our CL10-DJ level switches are made from high strength stainless steel. These switches are used as ‘point level’ indicators and have dry Form C contacts.

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Chemical

The Dynatrol® Density Systems and Viscosity Systems have been used successfully for many years to measure, test and control numerous chemical applications. Each process instrument is of rugged construction and available in various corrosion resistant materials.

Viscosity Measurement

Dynatrol® CL-10DV Viscosity Detector with Series 3000 Viscosity Digital Converter utilizes a unique vibratory principle to provide continuous measurement at on-line process conditions. This eliminates the need for sampling and provides exceptional accuracy. Dynatrol® Viscosity Systems provide fast, precise viscosity measurement for use on a wide variety of petrochemical industry applications including:

  • Acetate Dope
  • Acetone Based Emulsion
  • Ammonium Diuranate
  • Conformal Coatings for PC Boards
  • Ethanol, Stillage
  • Filled Asphalt
  • Methyl Chloroform
  • Polymers
  • Polypropylene
  • Polystyrene
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • and many more

Density Measurement

The Dynatrol® CL10-HY Density Cell and Series 2000 Density Digital Converter are designed for the measurement of density in familiar units such as specific gravity, API gravity, as well as being able to measure the percent solids or percent concentration of a liquid or slurry. Dynatrol® Density Systems achieve exceptional accuracy over a wide range of process changes in ambient temperature, pressure, viscosity or flow:

  • Ammonium Hydroxide
  • Caustic Soda
  • Ethylene Glycol
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Methanol
  • Nitric Acid
  • Oleum
  • Phosphoric Acid
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Sulfuric Acid
  • and many more

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