Profitable sensor solution for packaging machine manufacturers

New digital load cells provide a real alternative to sensors based on electromagnetic force compensation (EMF). With a price that is up to 60% lower than the EMF sensors frequently used to date, the modern strain gauge-based load cells enable the development of completely new machine types and market segments. One example is sorting and checkweighers for the food industry. These price-sensitive markets, with growing demands for precision and the desire to minimize overfilling in product packaging, will benefit particularly from the new development.

Representative of this new generation is the new FIT7A digital load cell from HBM. With accuracy class C4 according to OIML R60 and a maximum division factor Y of up to 25,000, FIT7A enables the processing of over 180 weighing operations per minute.

FIT7A has comprehensive signal processing functions. Interference signals are effectively suppressed with the help of digital filters. Different types of triggers allow the exact recording of the weight. The associated HBM PanelX software supports configuration with an intuitive user interface.