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Blocked Chute Detector

A Blocked Chute Detector is a device that is used to determine the presence of a blockage and subsequently issue a stop command to the conveyor system. While simple systems might use a mechanical flap, sophisticated blocked chute detectors use microwave transmitters and receivers to detect blockages via changes absorption and/or reflection of microwaves in the presence of solids.