Businesses should buy weighing scales that are suitable for their intended purpose/environment
High performance, robust, easy clean weighing equipment is a must-have for the Food Industry. Scale equipment must support the procedures involved, high standards of hygiene required, and the physical nature of the manufacturing and processing environment generally.
Here are some of our top tips to consider when purchasing scale equipment for use in a food environment:
1. Hygiene is of obvious importance; many find that stainless steel scales for industrial use, are helpful given they are easy to clean, can be thoroughly washed down, are highly durable, resistant to corrosion and will withstand accidental spillages/contamination, etc.
2. Look out for equipment that has an IP (ingress protection) rating/approval that is relevant to your business/industry type. This ensures that it has been tested and will perform in the type of food environment in which you work.
The digits following ‘IP’ define the level of protection you are buying. If in doubt about what you actually need, ask your equipment supplier for test evidence and certificates, and their relevance to your exact requirements/industry.
3. Carefully consider the design of your scale system. If you handle/weigh large numbers of outgoing goods for example, a heavier, fixed scale may be more suitable – ie: platform, u-frame, floor, pit-mounted, as space allows.
On the other hand, you may not need a fixed weighing device, particularly if space is tight or storage facilities minimal; portable scales could be the best option if you want free movement.
From weighing raw materials, to check weighing goods before they are signed off, good quality scales are a necessity for the Food Industry.
So make sure you scrutinise waterproofing and IP ingress protection features before you buy any industrial scale equipment for Food Industry use. This will mean your weighing scales will technically perform over time.
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