As a global leader for strain gauge and force measurement, Zemic saw a growing need for hygienic load cells. Especially from our customers in the food and medical industry. That is why our Zemic R&D team developed a new load cell, the BM24L10, in collaboration with EHEDG.
This load cell ensures food and pharma safety, in the whole production process, including weighing, filling and packaging.
About EHEDG
The European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) is an official organization who provides training, testing, and certification services to many equipment manufacturers worldwide, since 1989. Their goal is to be the leading source of hygienic design and engineering expertise and enhance food safety and quality across the whole industry. Their strict and persistent evaluation process helps manufacturers reduce food safety risks.
Characteristics of an EHEDG load cell
Hygienic load cells must meet the following requirements. Our BM24L10 load cell meets these requirements.
Hygienic Design: Load cells designed to meet EHEDG standards are constructed with smooth surfaces and rounded corners, minimizing areas where contaminants could accumulate. This hygienic design ensures that the load cells can be easily cleaned and sanitized, meeting the stringent cleanliness requirements of EHEDG.
Material Selection: Load cells used in EHEDG environments are often made from materials that are resistant to corrosion and can withstand regular cleaning with harsh chemicals or high-pressure washdowns. Our load cell is made of stainless steel.
Sealed Construction: Load cells for EHEDG environments typically have a sealed and ingress-protected design. This prevents moisture, dust, or cleaning agents from entering the internal components of the load cell, ensuring accurate and reliable performance over time. The ingress protection rate of our load cell is IP68.
Reliability and Accuracy: Load cells are essential for precise weighing and force measurement applications. Even in hygienic environments, where cleanliness is a priority, the load cells must provide accurate and reliable data to ensure product quality and process efficiency.
In summary, using load cells designed for EHEDG environments is crucial to maintaining hygienic conditions, complying with industry regulations, and ensuring accurate and reliable measurement in industries where cleanliness is paramount.
"New: EHEDG hygienic load cell"
ZEMIC EHEDG load cell BM24L10 features
- Stainless steel IP68, ensures robust performance
- Unique hygienic design
- High accuracy up to 0.05%
- Capacity of 5t-20t, for heavy duty weighing applications
More information about the BM24L10
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