Enhancing Accuracy and Performance in Vehicle Weighing for Food and Beverage Industries with POWERCELL® GDD Load Cell Technology

In the food and beverage sector, particularly within agriculture, bulk foods, and biofuel applications, precise vehicle weighing is critical. Accurate measurements ensure compliance with regulatory standards, optimize material handling, and improve overall operational efficiency. POWERCELL® GDD load cell technology offers an advanced solution tailored to meet these demanding requirements.

POWERCELL GDD load cells are designed for heavy-capacity applications such as truck and rail scales, making them ideal for weighing agricultural products, bulk food materials, and biofuel loads. Utilizing digital signal processing, these load cells provide superior accuracy and repeatability compared to traditional analog systems, essential for maintaining quality and consistency in food and beverage processing.

Installation is simplified through a sealed POWERCELL® Hub network, with cables factory-attached to the load cells, ensuring reliable connectivity and reducing setup time on-site. This rugged setup, coupled with stainless steel construction and laser welding, grants IP68 and IP69K protection ratings, making the system highly resistant to harsh environmental conditions often encountered in agricultural and bulk food industries.

A key feature beneficial to the food and beverage field is the improved diagnostic capability of the POWERCELL GDD system. Individual load cell outputs can be monitored directly from the terminal, allowing operators to quickly identify and address any issues, minimizing downtime.

The integral rocker-column suspension with a debris shield maintains load cell alignment and prevents interference from debris such as stones, which is critical in outdoor agricultural and bulk handling environments where contaminants could affect weighing accuracy.

Meeting global standards with approvals like OIML C3 and NTEP 10000d IIIL-M, POWERCELL GDD load cells provide a dependable, precise, and durable vehicle weighing solution. This technology supports the food and beverage industry's commitment to quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in vehicle weighing applications. 

About METTLER-TOLEDO

METTLER-TOLEDO is a leading global manufacturer of precision instruments. The Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of weighing instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food retailing applications. The Company also holds top-three market positions for several related analytical instruments and is a leading provider of automated chemistry systems used in drug and chemical compound discovery and development. In addition, the Company is the world’s largest manufacturer and marketer of metal detection systems used in production and packaging. Additional information about METTLER-TOLEDO is available at www.mt.com.

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