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Dry Processing Technology

K-Tron pneumatic conveying systems

October 18, 2019

K-Tron pneumatic conveying systems are suitable for conveying, feeding and batch weighing ingredients prior to mixers and extruders.

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Ross Discharge Systems

September 18, 2019

The discharge systems with mechanisms are made to fit almost any high-viscosity application and increase efficiency following the mixing process.

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Single-Channel Weight Transmitter

September 16, 2019

Hardy HI 6200 series high-performance, single-channel weight processors feature either 4-20mA analog or EtherNet/IP.

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Monorail scale

March 18, 2019

The Fairbanks 5270 Series monorail scale works with any analog instrument.

Plant products

What you should know about good weighing practices for your plant

Tips for choosing a scale that provides consistent results and fits your process

Kevin Hill

March 11, 2019

Reliable weighing equipment is critical in the food industry. Accurate weighing helps achieve consistency and batch uniformity. Moreover, a reliable food weight machine helps in adhering to predefined process requirements.

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Combination inspection system

March 11, 2019

The METTLER TOLEDO CV35 combination inspection system simultaneously measures product weight and performs multiple inspections of label information.

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Adam Equipment Cruiser CCT bench counting scales

February 7, 2019

Adam Equipment Cruiser CCT bench counting scales verify the number of pieces in a container.

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Hardy IIoT-ready E-Scale-6500 bench scale

January 15, 2019

The Hardy IIoT-ready E-Scale-6500 bench scale offers a direct industrial network connection via EtherNet/IP, Profibus-DP and Modbus protocols, and includes an integrated weight processor.

Automation

International Weighing Technology Initiative proposes standardized communications interface

The communications specification is based on the OPC Foundation’s OPC UA

Wayne Labs

November 5, 2018

The International Weighing Technology Initiative met for the first time on October 16th to focus on setting a standardized communication interface for weighing instruments. To date, there hasn’t been a real focus on standardizing the digitization of the weighing industry.

Dry Processing Technology

The Spee-Dee Evolution PLC-based checkweigher

October 18, 2018

The Spee-Dee Evolution PLC-based checkweigher includes a communications package that provides access to data that can be downloaded via Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP/IP, USB and other methods.