Every production line, manufacturing company, batching and blending operation and even inventory control systems is different, and choosing the appropriate equipment for each facility is part of creating an effective and efficient operation.
One of the most important aspects of any type of system is the weighing terminal, and choosing the right design, size and features will either speed up and enhance production or movement of materials, or it result in significant problems, slow downs and even inaccuracies that can cost your business money.
The Industry Needs
By starting with the most general industry specific needs you have for the weighing terminal, you can develop a list of must have features and components. These needs, as mentioned above, will vary based on the needs for the scale, the volume of materials the need to be weighed and even the specific placement of the scale in relationship to the production area.
Simple examples of industry specific needs could be regulations with regards to having to complete regular washdowns of the equipment. In most food production this is a requirement, so the scale used in this system should be hermetically sealed and designed for use in washdown applications.
With batching and blending, packaging or filling, accuracy and the ability to handle high production rates on an ongoing and continual basis will be critical. By working with a company specializing in providing terminals to your industry you can work with experts with proven and tested equipment already in the operation.
Specific Needs
Once you have listed all the features and requirements of the
weighing terminal based on the industry regulations and requirements, you can start to look at your specific needs. If you are replacing an existing scale, a good starting place may be to look for the deficits in the current scale or the design issues that would make it more effective for future use. Then, with that information, start looking for what is available on the market with those design features.
The configuration of your production lines, the space on the line or in the facility for the specific terminals and even how employees will need to read, control and monitor the scales will all be critical factors to take into account.
Remember, there are scale manufacturers with the ability to work with you to create customized types of weighing solutions. Slightly modifying the scale design or the system may be all that is required to turn a scale that would work in your facility or plant into a scale that offers superior use options.
At Hardy Process Solutions we offer a top selection of weighing terminal designs for all industrial applications.
