ResinView™ Software as a Service (SaaS): Automated Inventory Solution for the Plastics Industry

The ResinView™ software-as-a-service (SaaS) and level sensors from BinMaster provides automated inventory solutions to the plastics sector. It makes purchasers more effective, ensures the safety of plant personnel while climbing silosand enhances processing efficiency by invariably having the right resins on hand.

The ResinView™ SaaS can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection, like offices, a control roomand also from remote locations, like corporate headquarters or home. The ResinView™ SaaS can be set up to view data the way users need it, such as by alert status, percent full, location, or material.

Simplicity and Savings

The ResinView™ SaaS is highly affordable and easy to work with. The Cloud-based subscription program is based on the number of silos being tracked, which amounts to only a few dollars per silo a month.

The ResinView™ SaaS does not need an IT expert to manage or install the program. Updates are done by BinMaster, who also offers the required training and ongoing support.

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Streamlines the Supply Chain

The ResinView™ SaaS inventory management software can send automated alerts through email or text. This allows plants to make sure that hoppers or silos never run empty anddisrupt production. It helps monitor trends, view order historyand place orders. Users can schedule delivery trucks confidently, knowing that the whole load will be fit into the silo.

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Providing access to resin suppliers using vendor-managed inventory enables them to be proactive in making sure that supplies are sufficient, preventing shortages.

Level Sensors Deliver Accuracy

The ResinView™ software can be used with different types of level sensors. Various forms of resins, like granular, flake, powderand liquid, need different types of sensors.Lasers, non-contact radarsand SmartBobs are used for monitoring resins. The ResinView™ can be installed easily with battery-powered sensors, even when there is no power in the bin.

The ResinView™ SaaS can be used with sensors using analog Modbus, or 4-20 mA, or HART outputs.

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Any Type or Size Operation

The ResinView™ SaaS can be utilized by extruders, rotational molders, compounders, injection moldersand refiners -any operation that stores resin pellets, flakes, powders, plasticizers, or liquid resins.

The ResinView ™ SaaS can also be used to track inventory levels in pellet dryers, coolersand day bins. It is highly scalable for a single site or multiple locations and any number of silos.

ResinView™ SaaS Benefits the Plastics Industry

Silo inventory is available on a PC, tablet, or phone

Prevents the need to climb silos to measure inventory

Live data is available to personnel on-site or working remotely

Inventory is updated with every sensor measurement

Avoids production outages and reduces surplus safety stock

Supplier collaboration through Vendor Managed Inventory

Historical data to predict upcoming resin requirements