Filling by weight has many advantages compared to volumetric filling with flowmeters or other devices, including accuracy, ease of calibration, and facilitation of statistical process control and traceability. A huge variety of materials are filled with a corresponding variety of fillers used; weighing is the one universal technology that can be used regardless of the material or container characteristics.
Weighing is the most accurate and reliable measuring method for filling, formulation, dosing, and batching processes, whether you are working with liquids, solids, or gas. It is also a highly sanitary and hygienic method that eliminates contact with stored substances, reducing the risk of cross-contamination and enhancing operator safety. Our free guide covers all the significant advantages in detail, particularly in highly regulated industries like pharmaceutical, food, and chemical production.
Advantages of Fill-by-Weight
Weighing Technology for Accurate Filling
METTLER TOLEDO offers a comprehensive range of scales, balances, weigh modules, and load cells approved for all globally relevant standards or guidelines. These can be used for gravimetric or weight-based filling of drums, IBCs, canisters, bottles, bags, big bags, boxes, vials, ampoules, syringes, and capsules.
Wide Range of Offerings
To support your efforts in creating accurate filling applications, our scales, balances, weigh modules, and load cells offer:
- Readabilities from 0.1 milligrams to 100 grams
- Capacities from a few grams up to 100 tons
- Fast weighing with update rates of up to 600 values per second
- Stabilization for filtered weight results in a fraction of a second
- OIML, NTEP legal for trade approval standards
- ATEX, FM, and IECEx approvals for hazardous areas
- Compliance with EHEDG and NSF hygienic design guidelines to avoid cross-contamination and enable cleaning in place (CIP)
- Hardware for indicators,platforms, and modules is available in carbon steel or hot-galvanized, AISI304 or AISI316 (1.4404) stainless steel
- Stainless-steel housings for indicators, scales, and load cells with IP68/IP69K protection
- Connectivity via fieldbus or Industrial Ethernet with PLC Systems: PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, CC-Link, DeviceNet
- Connectivity with Ethernet TCP/IP to communicate with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Enterprise Resource Systems (ERP)
- Validation support and calibration for highly regulated industries such as pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetics, and food
Professional Service for All Your Needs
METTLER TOLEDO is your trusted partner for all your balance service, scale service, and inspection device service requirements. Our global team of factory-trained technicians is committed to delivering exceptional care for your devices, ensuring optimum performance throughout their lifecycle.