Load-Cell Hell: From Weigh- Bridges to Weighing Bottles

Insist on HBK to Maximise Precision, Compliance, and Cost-Efficiency in Industrial Weighing Processes.

Load cells are crucial for precise weight measurement in all industrial and commercial applications. They are the single most critical component in any weighing system be it stand-alone or integrated into a production line, or any continuous processing infrastructure across every industry. However, their effectiveness can be compromised by many challenges including product quality, environmental influences, calibration complexities, and susceptibility to overloading and shock. Additionally, electrical interference, installation errors, stringent compliance requirements, and high maintenance costs further complicate their use. Making things worse today is a market flooded with unproven, low-cost load-cells which end-users may not even realise have been chosen, which is a serious risk particularly when solution packagers are competing on price and may minimise their material costs to win business.

There is a way for end-users of weighing technologies to reduce their risk and that is to insist on HBK. With a legacy of seven decades under its HBM brand, German made HBK is the unrivalled global reference for legal-for-trade and industrial weighing processes.

The Wide Range

HBK provide the perfect fit for any application, guaranteeing precision, robustness, and unmatched reliability in any environmental condition. In a new plant or when replacing existing weight sensors, HBK load cells are meticulously designed to be tamper-proof and fully compliant with all necessary specifications. Offering a very wide range from 300 grams to 470 tonnes with both traditional Analog and modern Digital designs. Supporting both food grade use and hazardous areas such as oil & gas, we can provide confidence and peace of mind with this most crucial first step in any weighing process.

Smart Weighing Technologies

The applications for in-process weighing are limited only by imagination, but current industrial use cases may include Process and Level Weighing, Filling, Dosing, Check weighing, Sorting, and Batching. All of these require much more than just a sensor that accurately measures weight. For example, a check weighing system in a production line can be fraught with complications, from calibration woes and environmental sensitivity to electrical noise, signal interfacing between system components, and mechanical vulnerabilities. These challenges often compromise the precision required for effective check weighing, leading to inefficiencies and elevated maintenance demands that can bog down production lines and inflate costs.

The FIT7A digital load cell from HBK revolutionizes this integration by addressing these common pain points directly. Its robust design and high-speed signal processing deliver precise and reliable measurement, critical for dynamic weighing. The FIT7A’s integrated electronics and active temperature compensation ensure maximum precision even under variable environmental conditions, significantly reducing the need for frequent recalibration. With features like 1000% overload stability and excellent off-center load behaviour, the FIT7A enhances operational efficiency and durability in demanding industrial settings.

If you need to insist on meticulous weight control, insist on FIT7. For more information on HBK’s Smart Weighing Technology contact info@nvms.com.au today.

Author: Stewart Wood – National Solutions Manager at NVMS

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