SST Wireless's third-generation sensor is designed specifically to monitor roller temperatures of wood pellet machines in real-time. Aptly named after the Roman god of fire, Vulcan is designed to take the heat.

The Vulcan sensor is built on SST’s proven wireless sensor platform and lithium battery power. The combination of mechanical design and material sciences enables Vulcan to handle the environment typically found in Pellet mills. The sensor provides wireless temperature readings from direct thermal contact with the rollers while ensuring that the internal components of the sensor are protected from overheating.

This sensor is the result of years of engineering and testing in the field. There is no other sensor that can be installed directly on to pellet mill rollers. If increasing safety, reducing downtime, and extending roller life is important, let's talk.

SST’s high temperature sensor combined with one of our Anvil sensor gateways will provide you with the data you need to make timely operational decisions. The gateway is available in multiple configurations including direct serial (USB), Wi-Fi, LTE cellular and PLCs.

TRUE WIRELESS INDUSTRIAL SENSOR

The sensor housing is made of an organic thermoplastic polymer PolyEther Ether Ketone (PEEK) which acts as a thermal barrier, reducing the amount of heat that is transferred from the roller to the sensor. PEEK exhibits excellent mechanical and chemical resistance properties along with a very high melting point of around 343 o C (662 o F).

In addition to ISM band RF communications, the sensor features Near Field Communication (NFC) to simplify the process of activating or deactivating the sensor and to provide current temperature readings when using an NFC-enabled device such as an Android phone.

A thermocouple embedded deep into the threaded steel mount of the sensor allows for more accurate and timely measurements of roller temperature.