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Easy-to-clean load cells
01 October 2016
To meet the strict hygiene regulations required in production, HBM, the test and measurement specialist, has introduced the PW25 and PW27 range of load cells, which have been designed for use in filling systems and packaging plants, in multi-head combination weighers and static scales.
Suitable for use in beverage, food, pharmaceutical and bio industries, the latest range of easy-to-clean load cells are hermetically encapsulated and housed in stainless steel, making them compatible with all cleaning agents and disinfectant agents, which are commonly used in the production process.
Featuring a clean and smooth cylindrical design that is non-absorbent and free from imperfection, such as grooves and gaps, to avoid gathering, the top surfaces of the new load cells are also inclined to prevent the collection of dust, product residue or water droplets. Furthermore, by replacing the usual specification stickers with laser etching, the possibility of contamination is less likely to occur.
The PW25 and PW27 from HBM are ingress protected to IP68/69. Furthermore the hygienic PW27 load cell, which enables efficient and accurate weighing equipment to be used in fields where aseptic production is required, has been developed to meet the guidelines set out by the EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering and Design Group).
