A robust, reliable material
There are many industries across the UK, where stainless scales
are the preferred option.
In
particular, the Food Industry, given the nature of manufacturing and food prep,
needs access to accurate, reliable weighing scales that keep on performing and
provide protection against contamination with water and liquids.
Resistant
to harsh materials
But it’s not just the Food Industry where stainless scales are
used. Many laboratory environments too,
where chemicals are present, openly endorse stainless steel as a material that
is more resilient to contact with harsh materials.
What is the IP rating system?
When you are looking to purchase any weighing scales from a
supplier, whether you are considering stainless steel or aluminium, you need to
be aware of the IP rating system as this will confirm the extent of protection
your weighing scales provide.
Also known as ‘Ingress Protection’, this rating defines the amount of
protection digital scales have, in terms of resisting foreign matters that may
have otherwise got inside of the product and caused it to fail.
Understanding what
protection your scales actually have
The first number of the IP rating, relates to the amount of protection a
scale has against matters such as dust, and the second parts defines the level
of protection against liquids.
The larger the digit, the more protection
To
develop that, if the first digit is a 1, then this provides protection against
solid matter that is up to 50 mm, whereas if it is rated a 6, it is dust tight.
In relation to the second digit, a rating of 1 provides protection
against vertical dripping water, whereas a 9 protects against close-range high
pressure, high temperature spray downs.
What do you really need?
The nature of the environment where you scales are going to be
used will dictate the performance properties and features that you really
need. Make sure you do your research.
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