Digital weigher increases production capacity
An
Applied Weighing International product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Jun 5, 2007
The 420 Plus supplied to Monarch Chemicals by Applied Weighing has a full numeric keyboard that allows tare entry directly from the keyboard for weighing contents of IBCs.
A digital weight indicator has enabled one of the largest and most progressive chemical manufacturers and distributors in the UK to successfully develop its business and increase the capacity of their chemical production area.
The 420 Plus digital weight indicator was supplied to Kent based Monarch Chemicals by Applied Weighing and is now a vital element in the company's manufacturing operation.
Monarch Chemicals originated as a chemical distributor.
Its business has developed as a direct consequence of responding to customers' ever changing needs and the blending facility at its Kent site is the latest major investment that not only provides the company with a new up-rated plant and equipment but significantly increases its capacity.
The company already had an Applied Weighing Weight Indicator installed at its site, and decided to change to a 420 Plus weight indicator in order to increase production.
The 420 Plus supplied to Monarch Chemicals by Applied Weighing has a full numeric keyboard that allows tare entry directly from the keyboard for weighing contents of IBCs, cylinders and containers, eliminating the need to scroll and toggle weight values.
It is encased in a tough, all stainless steel IP66/NEMA 4X enclosure so is extremely durable, even in the harshest environments.
In addition, it features three-stage Rattletrap digital filtering for eliminating most vibration interference and providing stable, accurate weight data regardless of environment.
Monarch Chemicals invested in Baby Safemount weighing assemblies from Applied Weighing to work in conjunction with the weight indicator.
The weighing assemblies used for this application offer ease of installation and robust construction.
Their design features an integral jacking bolt to isolate and change the load cells and they are nylon-coated for exceptional durability.
Having successfully operated the system at the factory for a number of months, Trevor Goddard, Group Project Manager at Monarch Chemicals, had no hesitation when asked to comment on how the installation was working for them, he said: "Doing business with Applied Weighing has worked out extremely well for us".
"The system has helped us more than we could have hoped and their on-going service and support has made the whole process run smoothly".
"Our confidence in Applied Weighing and their system has enabled our production team to manufacture to a higher degree of accuracy and efficiency".
"This has allowed the company to develop our chemical blending and manufacturing for UK businesses".
"We will certainly invite them to tender for any further weighing systems we may need in the future".
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