Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Weighing System",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Weighing system handles 500 tonne silo from
AV Technology Silo-Weigh, which we summarised at the time by saying "Conventional content measurement methods struggle to provide acceptable data for silos as large as the one at Pilkington's Greengate flat glass manufacturing site".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Design services have Formula 1 pedigree from
Desktop Engineering: "A new design consultancy offers Formula 1 design technology and manufacturing expertise to any design project".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Applied Weighing International
concerning its Clevermount
- take a look at Weighing requirements for the chemical industry
which says: "Although process weighing for the chemical industry has come along way, the fundamental elements remain the same, says Rod Morgan, Sales Director at Applied Weighing".
Take a look also at the news release from Krohne, Flowmeters preserve bagel quality,
as well as Weighing system contract signed from Vehicle Weighing Solutions,
and Weighing modules offer high precision from HBM UK.
See also:
Retrofitted weighing system aids stock management
(March 2007)
AV Technology's Silo-Weigh retrofit weighing system is being used to measure the weight of material in two 120 tonne crushed slate silos and a 60 tonne calcium carbonate silo
Bin weighing system provides accuracy
(February 2007)
Vehicle Weighing Solutions' bin weighing solution allows Countrystyle Recycling to accurately weigh the waste collected from its customers
Underbody weighing system fitted to vehicle fleet
(February 2007)
A Loadweigh underbody weighing system, suitable for rigid or articulated tipping trailers and tankers, has enabled a supplier of primary and recycled aggregates to optimise its material handling
Flowmeters bring accuracy to paint mixing
(January 2007)
Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings has installed Optimass Coriolis mass flowmeters to help accurately control product consistency and minimise production costs
Weighing system helps raise cheese output
(January 2007)
A high-performance process weighing system suitable for most weighing applications has enabled a small cheese manufacturer and prepacker in Wales to dramatically enhance its cheese production
Programming tool aids bespoke weighing systems
(November 2006)
Sartorius has built a bridge between the individual requirements of customised weighing systems and easy-to-use, uncomplicated programming with the PR 1750/60 graphic development tool
CANbus HMI delivers weighty information
(October 2006)
A simple weighing system for agricultural vehicles developed by UK sensor specialist Sensor-Technik provided a robust solution for one manufacturer
Weighing system set for Heathrow Terminal 5
(October 2006)
Avery Weigh-Tronix has won the contract to supply, install and commission the passenger baggage weighing system for Heathrow Terminal 5
Weighing system checks for radioactive loads
(July 2006)
SafeWeigh is the latest innovation from industrial weighing specialist Weightron Bilanciai and is specifically designed for the detection of radioactivity in vehicle loads
Conveyor takes tyre chips to cement kiln
(June 2006)
Geo Robson and Co is contributing its expertise in handling alternative fuels for cement manufacture to a new facility at the Tunstead Works of Buxton Lime Industries in the UK
Weighing modules meet legal requirements
(June 2006)
HBM has launched its latest range of RTN weighing modules that conform with the requirements of DIN18800 as certified by TUV
Amplifier speeds weighing system calibration
(June 2006)
An industrial digital weight amplifier provides a simple and easy method for calibrating industrial weighing systems, without the need for calibration weights or flow meters
Archimedes provides basis for weighing system
(March 2006)
The innovative DWS displacement weighing system is designed for measuring the contents of vessels and tanks
White paper published on forklift weighing systems
(March 2006)
A Finning white paper argues that both overloading and underloading trucks can seriously damage operational effectiveness and is also a potentially critical duty of care issue for employers
PLCs take the work out of minor ingredients
(January 2006)
A Smart Cart minor ingredients weighing system at Berwin Polymer Processing Group in Manchester, is being expanded to double the number of feeder stations from 20 to 40
Measurement system speaks volumes
(October 2005)
The VMS410 volume measurement system has been designed to help users determine the volume of consignments at courier, express and parcel services and logistics centres
Calibration system handles up to 40 tonnes
(October 2005)
The ForceCal force calibration system for calibrating weighing vessels, silos and hoppers is now available with a system capability of up to 40t
Process control system upgrades belt production
(October 2005)
The new advanced CR600XP process control system is part of a major controls upgrade for MBL (USA) Corp, a subsidiary of the Japanese corporation Mitsuboshi Belting
Checkweigher boosts throughput and accuracy
(June 2005)
The S1 high performance checkweigher from Mettler Toledo Garvens has been specifically designed for small lightweight products and offers fast throughput and high accuracy
Weighing system meets changing requirements
(May 2005)
Applied Measurements was asked to design a batch weighing system where the ingredients of each batch would constantly vary
Service, calibration and support in Bolton
(April 2005)
Leading weighing and process control supplier Procon Engineering is using the upcoming Easyfairs Solids Exhibition in Bolton to promote its extensive service, calibration and support capabilities
Silo weighing problems solved in Korea
(January 2005)
Applied Weighing recently helped a Korean manufacturing company with its silo weighing problems
Weighing system gets to grips with soda ash
(January 2005)
The Silo-Weigh system has successfully completed a six month trial on a huge 30m-high, 500t soda ash silo at Pilkington's Greengate flat glass manufacturing site at St Helens, Lancashire
Plastics technology is well received
(November 2004)
Technology from Azo was very well received at this year's K exhibition
S-beam available from stock
(November 2004)
The DBBSE S-beam covers capacities from 0-20kg to 0-20t
AstraZeneca weighs up the benefits of reliability
(October 2004)
AstraZeneca has upgraded the weighing equipment at its high-volume tablet production facilities in Macclesfield
Automation support helps batch-weighing innovation
(August 2004)
A ground-breaking minor-ingredient weighing system that can multiply process throughput has been developed by John P Waterhouse, with the aid of fieldbus-compatible automation components from Festo
Flexible solution weighs in for Ahlstrom
(May 2004)
The installation of a new weighing system has provided the ideal solution for a leading nonwovens company
Load cell system is a clever idea
(May 2004)
The Clevermount range of weighing assemblies is specifically designed with ease of installation in mind
Cost-effective dosing for minor ingredients
(February 2004)
Azo has developed the revolutionary Dosibox system which enables fully automated, cost-effective dosing of additives and minor ingredients
Weighing is on track for goods wagons
(January 2004)
Penko Engineering recently accepted the challenge of accurately weighing each individual wagon in a goods train - while it was still moving
Controller has the right recipe for Morrells
(December 2003)
A recipe management system from Sartorius has put the shine on a vessel weighing application at Morrells Woodfinishes in Stockport
Sticky weighing problem for DSM
(October 2003)
All weighing systems at DSM's new plant in Cheshire are required to operate in a zone 1 hazardous area as components of the filled resin it produces include styrene and methyl methacrylate
Industrial PC takes weighing system onboard
(June 2003)
A new upgraded version of the proven NT industrial PC is the first system of its kind to incorporate a dedicated weighing system