Ohaus Corporation (United States) - OHAUS Washdown Scales Are Built for Wet Environments and Washdown Use.

In food processing, preparation, and packaging environments, sanitation is critical. Processing fish and meat in particular can get pretty messy. Having food scales that can withstand moisture, not just from the food items, but also from the environment, is essential. 

Having  scales specifically designed for wet environments is equally necessary in fields like chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical packaging where cross-contamination is a serious concern. For this reason, it is essential to employ high-quality stainless steel washdown scales like the OHAUS Defender™ 6000 Extreme Washdown Bench Scales designed to withstand high-temperature and high-pressure cleaning, as well as the expected spills, splashes, and heavy-handed usage common in such industrial work environments. 

OHAUS offers durable, reliable industrial bench and floor scales designed to withstand moisture, water pressure, and even submersion, without sacrificing the reliable precision that has become the hallmark of our company for more than 100 years.

OHAUS Defender 6000 Bench Scales and Valor™ Food Scales are NSF-certified, USDA-AMS accepted and will support HACCP systems. These industrial scales feature smooth, unobstructed surfaces that are easy to clean, keep free of debris buildup, and contamination. Here are a few of our most popular industrial scales designed for washdown.

Bench Scales Built to Withstand Moisture:

The OHAUS Defender Series of Washdown Bench Scales are durably constructed to operate efficiently in wet environments. For basic industrial washdown needs, the Defender™ 3000 Washdown - i-D33 is an excellent choice.

• This rugged model features a 304-stainless steel platform and frame, and IP67 load cell. The indicator features an IP66 washdown protected 304-stainless steel housing with mounting bracket.
• A large, backlit 4-color LCD displays results clearly.
• Additional application modes include Parts Counting, Checkweighing, and Totalization.
• Defender 3000 includes multiple connectivity options, including RS232 with an optional USB Device or Ethernet. It can also print a simple barcode label as part of a packaging process.

The Defender 3000 series includes a range of models to meet your weighing needs, from 15 KG to 300 KG (30 lb. to 600 lb.) weighing capacity, 50 gram to 2 gram (0.1 lb. to 0.005 lb.) readability, and a variety of platform sizes. Your regional OHAUS representative can help you select the right model.

For more advanced industrial weighing needs in washdown environments, consider the Defender 6000 Extreme Washdown Bench Scales. These multi-functional bench scales are highly durable and come equipped with an impressive array of advanced features.

Available in PW (polycarbonate indicator) and XW (316 stainless steel indicator) models to suit your needs, Defender 6000 is built to handle high pressure washdowns and harsh cleaning agents. Defender 6000 Bench Scales meet metrological standards for legal-for-trade application and are specifically designed for food, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications.

• Durable Defender 6000 features a 316 stainless steel platform and frame, and laser-sealed stainless steel IP69K load cell to withstand water pressure up to 1450 PSI/100 bar and temperatures up to 176° F/80° C.
• Safety features include 150% overload protection, menu and key lock, stability indicator, auto shut-off, auto tare, and adjustable rubber feet.
• Features a large, bright display and color checkweighing indicators for easy-to-read results.
• Features common application modes, including Weighing, Checkweighing, Percent Weighing, and Filling for packaging; with other modes like Counting with APW optimization, Checkcounting, and Display Hold/ Dynamic Weighing.
• Easy access communication ports including RS232 and USB host (included), second RS232/RS485/USB device, Ethernet and WiFi/Bluetooth, Discrete I/O and Analog output (sold separately as accessories); GLP/GMP data output with real-time clock.  It can use a barcode scanner or RFID reader and supports barcode label printing for packaging applications.

The Defender 6000 series offers a range of models to meet your weighing needs, from 5 KG to 150 KG (10 lb. to 300 lb.) weighing capacity, 10 gram to 0.5 gram (0.02 lb. to 5\0.001lb.) readability, and a variety of platform sizes with column mount indicator. For all your industrial weighing needs, versatile and durable Defender 6000 offers the precision results you’ve come to expect from OHAUS.

Compact Food Scales for Wet Conditions:

For durable and reliable food industry weighing, the portable, tabletop OHAUS Valor 2000 is a smart choice. This line of IPX8 washdown food processing scales are durable, efficient, and productive with rapid-response results even in harsh, wet environments.

NSF certified/USDA-AMS accepted Valor 2000 supports HACCP certified systems. Valor 2000 models come equipped with stainless steel platforms, large LED front and rear displays, and puncture-resistant, polycarbonate keypads to withstand heavy duty usage.

Available in both stainless steel and plastic housing designs, Valor 2000 Food Scales offer protection from moisture as well as from knives and other sharp instruments used in food preparation, processing, and portioning applications. The unique IPX8 flow-thru design ensures that the stainless steel Valor 2000 XW model will channel excess fluids through housing drain holes, ensuring the scale remains fully functional in wet environments. Stabilization time is less than a half-second, allowing for fast weighing results. Dual displays allow for easy viewing and shared operation.

Valor 2000 Food Scales are suitable for weighing and checkweighing and can operate on the included AC adapter or rechargeable battery for up to 50 continuous hours of operation. It features an up-front level indicator, auto-close power jack cover, two convenient carry handles and non-slip leveling feet for stability. These scales are easy to set up, operate, and clean. And with an entry level price, Valor 2000 is a great choice for your essential food weighing operations.