Weighing Review Awards 2022
Nominated for Best Load Cells
SCAIME DVS & DVX digital load cells with industrial Ethernet connectivity
DVS and DVX digital load cells have been developed for automated and dynamic weighing applications, such as rotary fillers and checkweighers.
These load cells integrate innovative electronics with a multi-protocol communication interface for connectivity to standard industrial Ethernet networks (PROFINET, EtherNet/IP...). To facilitate their integration into the network and shorten their implementation, the sensors offer a dual Ethernet port with internal switch and a web server for configuration.
DVS and DVX load cells are made of stainless steel with an IP68 / IP69K protection level well suited for wet environments and high-pressure washing. Designed to be integrated into rotary filling machines, they offer high resistance to accidental overloads and lateral forces to withstand rough handling of the bottles.
The EHEDG-certified hygienic design makes the DVS ideal for applications with stringent sanitary standards, such as food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
To meet the need for high accuracy at high measurement rates, DVX and DVS load cells incorporate a 24-bit analog-to-digital converter and powerful digital filters to attenuate vibration and mechanical disturbances. The sensors are also equipped with logical inputs/outputs for autonomous process control.
DVX and DVS load cells are available with two software versions dedicated to filling or dynamic checkweighing applications.
- In the filling version, the load cell directly controls the valves and takes over the entire filling process. The filling algorithm is optimized for high-speed rotary fillers.
- In the dynamic checkweighing version, the load cell automatically detects the item to be weighed and calculates its weight, on the fly, with a very high accuracy.
These specialized software programs make it possible to increase weighing rates while reducing control tolerances and thus contribute to the manufacture of more homogeneous products.
Robust, accurate and fast, the DVS and DVXS digital load cells ensure the performance and efficiency of packaging machines. With their latest generation electronics integrating Industry 4.0 technologies, they offer a sustainable weighing solution consistent with the digital transformation of industrial companies.
Minebea Intec Contego Weighing Module
The innovative weighing module is the solution for hygienic applications - designed by EHEDG guidelines.
- Preassembled weighing module, including load cell, integrated constrainer and lift-off protection, saving installation time
- Integrated jack-up function to quickly lift the vessel without hydraulic lifters
- Sophisticated sealing technology ensures an optimum hygienic design
- EHEDG-certified product
HBK PW27A Single-point load cell
Developed for Food and Beverages:
Certified Hygienic Weighing up to 20 kg with HBK’s PW27A
Meet all current – and future – challenges to control the filling, dosing, and sorting of your packaging lines with the PW27A load cell series from HBK: OIML-certified accuracy (C3MR) guarantees cost-efficient precision in maximum capacities of 0 to 10 kg or 0 to 20 kg, respectively. Both, the load cell’s measuring body and housing, are made from stainless-steel, making the PW27A a robust and easily cleanable single point load cell that can tolerate overloads up to ten times its capacity. Hermetically sealed, the PW27A load cell does have an IP68 / IP69K protection level which guarantees usability in harsh environments and easy cleanliness throughout the load cell’s long service life.
Features:
- Accuracy class: C3 multi-range
- Maximum capacities: 0–10 kg and 0–20 kg
- Degree of protection: IP68/IP69K
- EHEDG-certified hygienic design
- PW27AP version with integrated connector plug (M12) available
Thames Side Sensors VC3500 Double Ended Shear Beam Load Cell with Patented MasterMount®
Thames Side’s model VC3500 double ended shear beam load cell with the patented MasterMount® is the best-in-class solution for silo and hopper weighing systems. The MasterMount® was primarily designed for safe and easy installation without the need of any hydraulic lifting jacks or special tools. While conducting any kind of maintenance work like welding, this particular design removes the need to replace the live cells with dummy cells. Self-captivated pins are used, instead of regular retaining clips to retain the stainless steel VC3500 load cells. The MasterMount® accessory itself provides the lift-off protection, as an alternative to the traditional method of using the load cell for lift-off protection. If required, installation and removal of the load cell can be done in only a few minutes, which saves a huge amount of installation cost.
The VC3500 double ended shear beam load cell with MasterMount® accessory has the following features:
- Patented alloy steel mounting accessory and hermetically sealed stainless steel load cell
- Protection according to IP68 and IP69K class
- Suitable for silo weighing installations with individual load cell capacity ranging from 2 tonnes to 30 tonnes
- Installation and removal/replacement of load cell can be done QUICKLY WITHOUT any hydraulic jacks or special tools
- Load cell can easily be installed or removed in a loaded silo
- No jacking screws or supports; considerable anti-lift off protection via MasterMount® accessory
- Very safe, accurate and cost-efficient solution for process weighing applications
- Load cell is available in ATEX approved version for explosive / hazardous areas
- High temperature version is available
- Parylene coated load cell is available for use with aggressive environments
