Weighing

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  • Mettler Toledo’s data integration white paper
    Mettler Toledo has issued a white paper assessing data integration solutions such as Ethernet TCP/IP with OPC server communication and PLC Fieldbus systems like EtherNet/IP and Profibus DP.
  • Mettler Toledo Powercell PDX load cell for weighbridges
    Mettler Toledo has announced the Powercell PDX load cell for weighbridges, an addition to their Powercell range. The load cell is designed to prevent such problems as weighing errors and unplanned downtime due to environmental factors and includes predictive diagnostics to keep users informed of their scale’s performance.
  • Adam Equipment PTS Pallet Truck Scale
    Adam Equipment’s sturdy PTS Pallet Truck Scale gives industrial users an easy way to weigh heavy loads.
  • Flexicon automated plant-wide weigh batching system
    An automated plant-wide weigh batching system engineered by Flexicon simultaneously weighs up to seven major ingredients received in bulk bags and unlimited minor ingredients received in 23 kg sacks, pails or boxes and conveys weighed batches to a downstream blender that feeds a bulk bag filler and a paper sack filling machine.
  • Marel Food Systems Multihead Weigher
    Marel’s Multihead Weigher deals with all infeed, mixing and weighing requirements. It automatically portions and packs food products into virtually any kind of tray, thermo pack, bag, can, glass or box. The products are dispensed into hoppers by vibrating feeders and weighed into exact portions.
  • BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 multichannel weight/force indicators
    Vishay has announced that its VPG Process Weighing division’s BLH-Nobel Weighing Systems G4 family of multichannel weight/force indicators has received certification from FM Approvals. The G4 family has been approved to standards 3600, 3611, 3810 and ANSI/NEMA 250 for electrical equipment for use in hazardous locations and electronic test, measuring and process control equipment.
  • Interface WMCP Overload Protected Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell
    The Interface WMCP Overload Protected Stainless Steel Miniature Load Cell model adds overload protection to the WMC family features of environmentally sealed, stainless steel housings, proprietary temperature-compensated strain gauges and small load cell sizes for convenient mounting and machine integration.
  • Wedderburn Vantage RFS Lite weighing traceability system
    The Wedderburn Vantage RFS Lite system has been developed specifically for recipe control in the food industry. The weighing unit incorporates an electronic traceability system without the costly infrastructure of shop-floor networking.
  • Highland precision portable balances
    The Highland balance is a fully featured balance with a rechargeable battery, removable draft shield and stainless steel pan. Additionally, external calibration is easily done with the built-in HandiCal feature while overload protection is provided internally.
  • Sensor Technology LoadSense intelligent load sensor
    Sensor Technology’s smart load sensor is claimed to provide all the information needed to optimise efficiency and increase profitability of a wide range of industrial operations. The system allows weighing processes to be fully integrated with handling operations. All live data is captured in real time and can be transferred to a database, stored, totalised and analysed.
  • Schenck Process Disocont Tersus continuous feeder control
    Schenck Process has added intuitive touch-screen operation, intelligent interfaces and optimised modularity to its Disocont Tersus measurement, control and regulation for device continuous feeding.
  • Kelba KHX series bench scales
    Kelba’s portable high-resolution KHX series bench scales are available in four different capacities - 3 kg x 0.1 g, 6 kg x 0.2 g, 15 kg x 0.5 g and 30 kg x 1 g.
  • Fresco compression loadcells
    The low-profile compression loadcell mounting kit is designed for silo and tank weighing applications. With in-built overturning restraints suitable for zone 4 earthquake regions, no other load restraint devices are required. Kit heights as low as 125 mm ensure they can be easily retrofitted to existing silos, removing the reliance on level sensors and providing a higher degree of accuracy for stock control and delivery validation.
  • Mettler Toledo IND131/IND331 weighing terminals
    The IND131/IND331 series of industrial process weighing terminals and transmitters is claimed to deliver equipment that offers comprehensive application features, speed and connectivity.
  • Futek LLB400 miniature load button load cell
    Futek Advanced Sensor Technology has released the LLB400 miniature load button load cell with improved overall accuracy. The load cell has a high accuracy with a deflection of 38 µm nominal and an operating temperature of -50 to 93°C.
  • Mettler Toledo PFA579(x)lift and PFA779lift stainless steel floor scales
    PFA579(x)lift and PFA779lift stainless steel floor scales feature a raiseable load plate, tubular design and reinforced load plate to provide a long and reliable service life. The floor scales are easy to clean and are suitable to harsh, industrial environments.
  • A&D Australasia SC and SE series scales
    A&D Australasia has released a washdown platform scale for use in harsh environments. The scale series has an IP68 dust- and water-proof rating. They are equipped with a completely sealed indicator, which allows the scale to be completely submersed in 1 m of water for up to 24 h without compromising its water-tightness and no adverse effects on the weighing performance of gaining a stabilised weight reading in 1 s.
  • A&D Australasia SW scale series
    A&D Australasia has just released a range of super washdown scales to help food and pharmaceutical manufacturers keep up with the ever-increasing hygienic production requirements of government authorities and retail outlets around the world.
  • Hardy Instruments Enviro bench scales
    Hardy Instruments’ Enviro bench scales meet the needs of the food and chemical industries for sanitary scales that withstand high-pressure, high-temperature washdown environments. The sanitary design and 304 stainless steel construction of the Enviro washdown bench scales help provide a reliable, sanitary, bench scale configuration.
  • Flexicon combination bulk bag and manual dump weigh batch system
    A combination bulk bag and manual dump batching system weighs bulk materials that are discharged from bulk bags and/or manually dumped from sacks, boxes and other containers and empties the batch into mobile storage bins.
  • Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator
    The Accuweigh X-320 waterproof weighing indicator is completely sealed to eliminate future repairs caused by water ingress. Rated to IP69K, the X-320 waterproof weight indicator is suitable for use in wash down areas and can withstand direct hosing with high pressure water jets (1400 psi) at high temperatures (up to 80°C).
  • Mettler Toledo Excellence XA precision balances
    Controlling coating processes in harsh environments require high-precision weighing. Excellence XA precision balances meet these demands.
  • Hardy Instruments HI 4050 weight controller
    Hardy Instruments’ HI 4050, 3″ deep, general-purpose weight controller is available with a ControlNet network interface that allows the fast transfer of time-critical application information at 5 Mbps in a redundant, deterministic and predictable manner.
  • Portable weighing scale
    The T520 Portable Weighing Scale features a 300 x 300 mm weigh platform.
  • Small components automatic formulation
    The Arotech Engineering FlexiBatch-Micro is an automatic formulation machine for very small components of a recipe - typically up to 10 kg with accuracy of about 4 g. Multiple raw ingredients are stored in easily detachable polyethylene bottles which are moved to a single dosing point on a rotating carousel, then dosed according to recipe requirements.
  • Wash down scales
    The Adam Equipment WBW wash down scales are suitable for food preparation, food processing plants and agricultural facilities. The scales feature IP65 rated wash down housing and a large stainless steel weighing pan.
  • Weighing scale
    Adam Equipment’s LBK scales offer quick and easy functionality.
  • Multi-weigh combination weighers
    Multi-weigh combination weighers are suitable for precise and fast weighing of products ranging in size from granulates to large and bulky products.
  • 4-head linear weigher
    ADM Packaging Technology offers a range of linear and multi-head weighers that are constructed in stainless steel with panels that press fit to a tight tolerance, allowing accurate assembly. The durable design is able to withstand all feeding applications and performances. The welded joints and folds on the hopper and feed chutes prove the constant detail and the attention to a quality finish is high.
  • Screw feeder weigher with plastic hoppers
    Ishida has released a fully automatic multi-head weigher with screw feeders. The CCW-R weighers are particularly suitable for fresh and very sticky meat, poultry and fish products, as well as fruit and dried fruit which cannot be moved efficiently by feeder vibration. Even meat on the bone can be quickly and evenly processed.
  • Hygienic weighing-feeder
    The Schenck Process Multidos L weigh feeder can be adapted to many different applications. Its scale is used as a measuring or batching system. With the integrated weighing technology, a large variety of products, such as cocoa powder, cereals, salts or freeze-dried vegetables, can be measured with a high degree of precision. The Multidos L is available in an open design which is suitable for special applications in the meat-processing industry, such as the production of ground meat or sausage, and wherever high hygienic standards must be met.
  • PT250 portable weighing scale
    The PT250 Portable Weighing Scale is suitable for use in applications such as: fitness facilities, medical centres, farming/agricultural organisations, quality control departments, hospitals, and parcel posting, among others.
  • Weighing system
    Hi-Weigh Australia has released a load cell weighing system that comprises four stainless steel weigh modules each fitted with an IP68 stainless steel load cell, stainless steel junction box and a digital weight display (which can take many output options).
  • Waterproof balance
    The FX-iWP is a high-precision top pan balance range that is suitable for use in any area where moisture or dust would prove a barrier to a normal top pan precision balance.
  • Conveyor belt scale
    The Tecweigh WY-15 conveyor belt scale features strain gauge technology. Two precision strain gauge load cells offer reliability and durability.
  • Cut-gate weigher
    The CG series weighers are suitable for manufacturers of coffee, ingredients and other dry granular product. They provide accurate gentle product handling and easy maintenance.
  • Screw-feeder weigher
    Ishida’s multihead weigher with rotary screw feeder can provide the answer to weighing difficult-to-handle high adhesive products such as raw meat, raw fish and cooked pasta.
  • Waterproof weighing
    Nuweigh Australia has released a fully stainless steel waterproof bench scale suitable for wet applications where accurate weight is essential. The JAC 949 model features an IP67 protection rating on the stainless steel load cell.
  • In-motion weighing system
    Scale Components has launched the Australian National Measurement Institute (NMI) pattern/type approved SC4000 in-motion catchweighing system, designed for inline catchweighing applications in an extensive range of transport, distribution, logistics, packaging and general process weighing installations.
  • Multihead combination weighers
    Multi-weigh combination weighers are suitable for almost all dry, fresh and deep frozen food products, such as snacks, crisps, confectionary, fresh salad and vegetables, seafood and pet foods.
  • Weight recording
    Nuweigh Australia has released a weight data logging scale for quality assurance checking in the processing area. The JAC 320 scale is portable and manufactured for washdown areas where accuracy of weight readings is essential.
  • Multihead weigher
    The HDM Optima combination weigher is available in 8, 10, 14, 16 and 20-head configurations.
  • Washdown-proof scales
    All components of the Combics Food Scale can withstand being cleaned with jets of water and sprayed with disinfectants and still function with precision and reliability.
  • Multi-head weigher
    Custom made to the TNA Intelli-sys specification, the TNA-514-SNX multi-head weigher integrates with the ROBAG VFFS System, providing performance, accuracy and reliability.
  • Impact weigher
    The MAGNE//FLO impact weigher is rugged, reliable and user friendly. It can be used to measure the grain flow rate to the first break of the milling process and ensure that the water addition to the grain is controlled correctly.
  • Weighing terminals
    The Systec range of weighing terminals is designed for an extensive range of industrial applications. Selected models can be programmed to meet specific applications and customer requirements. The terminals are housed in compact stainless steel enclosures protected to IP65. The IT1000, IT3000 and IT8000 terminals are pattern approved for legal trade measurement in Australia by the National Measurement Institute (NMI).
  • Portable terminals for industrial weighing
    Mettler Toledo has added the IND221 and IND226 large-display terminals to its existing line of products. These terminals feature a large LED display and easy-to-use keypads and are suitable for checkweighing, counting and classifying.
  • Bulk-bag-to-bin weigh batching system
    A weigh batching system from Flexicon Corporation discharges material from bulk bags, de-lumps the product and feeds it gravimetrically into rigid bins.
  • Weighing for suspended hoppers and vessels
    The SWS310 tension weigh modules with the SLS410 load cell enable users to convert a suspended hopper or vessel into a scale. The mounting hardware is durable enough to withstand harsh industrial environments and support the vessel safely. The clevis and rod assemblies are able to compensate for slight misalignment which help provide accurate and repeatable weighing.
  • Load cells
    The Dacell CWW series hollow type load cells are slim and lightweight. With capacities ranging from 50 kgf to 200 tf, the CWW load cells are IP67 rated. They feature a nonlinearity specification of 1% of rated output, repeatability of 0.5% and a zero balance of 0.5%.
Case Study (5)
  • Metrological testing at Metarom
    Ensuring measurement traceability and accuracy is an integral part of the quality-centric approach of Metarom, a French producer of flavours and colours for the food industry.
  • Self-learning scales increase sales
    As a means of making the planned transition to the new era of self-service in the fruit and vegetable aisles attractive for both young and old, Carrefour and the technology manufacturer Bizerba are currently installing around 1400 scales with optical article recognition and an intuitively operable touch screen in 200 hypermarkets. The aims are clear: weighing and labelling procedures should be quicker, sales and customer satisfaction should be higher and staff should be able to be used more flexibly for a larger range of tasks.
  • Predictive failure analysis reduces downtime
    A broken or damaged load cell can be impossible to detect or predict. Only once batches start appearing out of specification, or the weighing results appear unstable, do users realise that there might be a problem and call out a service technician to identify and repair or replace the broken load cell. This can result in lost production time and disappointed customers.
  • Ingredient scales for SA confectioner
    Three sets of ingredient scales were recently supplied to South Australia’s largest confectionery maker, Robern Menz. The ingredient scales were supplied to their Glynde factory in Adelaide for weighing ingredients and for weight-checking filled boxes of sweets.
  • Check scales for organic produce supplier
    Check scales were recently supplied to Montague Fresh at Strathfield in NSW. The check scales are being used for checkweighing and prepacking of organic fruits for delivery to clients.
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