Load cell for hygienic applications

New from HBM, the PW25 platform load cell can be hermetically encapsulated to meet both IP68 and IP69K for applications in the food industry or pharmaceutical sector.

The cylindrical design of the PW25 means it can be cleaned very easily while the housing is made completely from stainless steel so that the load cell is resistant to cleaning and disinfection agents used in the food industry.

The platform load cell also features an integrated overload stop to prevent damage if loads are too heavy.

The overload stop is integrated into the hermetic encapsulation making it impossible to contaminate the overload gap.

The PW25 is suitable for all applications where hygiene is a particular issue, such as in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or food industry sectors. Specific uses include, for example, filling and packaging machines, multihead combination weighers (MHC) and static scales.

The new platform load cell will initially be available with a maximum capacity of 20kg.