A primary cross-cut sampler is most often installed in place of a section of spouting and can be either a 90 or 45 degree model.

As material flows through the sampler, a "pelican" type diverter with an opening in the leading edge traverses the stream and extracts a representative sample. The "pelican" remains in the rest position under a seal and out of the material stream until an automatic/manual signal is given to collect another sample.

SAMPLE DIVIDER
A mechanical divider receives the sample by gravity from the primary sampler. It then passes through a continuously oscillating swing valve that reduces the sample and distributes it into a 1, 2, or 3 sample adapter. Excess sample is returned to the material stream. Dividers are manufactured in four models: MD 100, MD 200, MD 300 and the MD 1000. Use is determined by the flow rate, installation and frequency of the samples.

AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
A control panel controls the operation of the primary sampler and mechanical divider. A digital integral timer is used to control the frequency of travel of the "pelican." Panels can be built for individual control or for control of multiple sampling systems.