
BANNER Engineering
3D Time of Flight Sensors for Bin Filling
Ship less air, improve your fill level
Challenges of Bin Fill Detection
Variable Material Dimensions
Materials that vary in size and shape can lead to
inconsistent bin filling. Overflowing, underfilled,
and unevenly filled bins reduce system efficiency
and can lead to product loss or downtime.
Dynamic Bin Sizes and Locations
Operations that use multiple bin sizes or move
bins between different stations must adapt to
these variations without manual recalibration of
their bin monitoring system.
Integration with Existing Systems
Bin fill solutions must integrate smoothly with
upstream equipment (e.g., conveyors, feeders)
and downstream processes (e.g., packing or
palletizing). Ensuring compatibility with legacy
systems is often a hurdle.
Cycle Time and
Throughput Requirements
High-throughput environments require efficient
operation and precise coordination at every stage.
Inaccurate bin fill measurement can cause delays
and create disruptive bottlenecks.


