The side load on rigid extensions from shifting materials in bins can present a challenge, especially when the extension needs to be several feet in length. Side mounting the rotary paddle bin level indicator can eliminate the need for extensions, but some feed applications can actually be very corrosive and can eat away aluminum over a period of time. Therefore, top mounted units are necessary to keep the housing of the bin level indicator from coming into frequent contact with the material. However, when the high-level detection point is 12 feet from the mounting point on top of the silo, side loads from shifting material must be considered. Dan Geiseke, Maintenance Supervisor at Hubbard Feeds in Mankato, MN wanted to eliminate these problems.