A hazardous area rail scale is a weighing system designed specifically for use in hazardous environments, such as those found in chemical plants, oil refineries, and other similar facilities. These scales are designed to meet safety standards, including explosion-proof and flame-proof capabilities to ensure that they do not ignite any flammable or explosive substances present in the area. They are built with rugged materials and can withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibration. These scales are used to weigh rail cars, tankers, and other heavy equipment used in hazardous environments.
Rail scales operate in the most demanding industrial environments — exposed to the elements, harsh chemicals, and heavy traffic. A scale that is not designed for those challenges can experience loss of equipment accuracy which degrades profit margins, causes lengthy downtime for frequent repairs, and increases costs for maintenance and calibrations.
POWERCELL smart digital load cells are equipped with digital signal processing, improving accuracy and reducing errors caused by temperature, loading cycle, loading time, and signal noise. They are intrinsically safe and comply with many hazardous area restrictions. As they are designed for weighing outside, they carry both IP69k and IP68 ratings for easy cleaning and protection from rain, snow, and floods. Lastly, advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities allow back-office operations to easily spot process trends and mitigate the risk of fraud.
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Hazardous-area rail scales from METTLER TOLEDO offer premium accuracy and reliability, maximizing productivity while minimizing downtime – even in tough environments.
Designed for ruggedness and reliability, METTLER TOLEDO rail scales are armed with POWERCELL digital load cell technology, which provide outstanding accuracy and productivity for all application types.
Because weighbridges serve as the cash register for an operation, accuracy, and data management are crucial to the integrity of your business. Truck scale software can track transactions and checkweighing data in real time, protecting you from fraud and other threats to profitability.
The designation of hazardous areas is typically the responsibility of regulatory authorities or government agencies in charge of health and safety regulations. In some countries, there may be multiple regulatory bodies involved in the designation of hazardous areas, such as OSHA in the United States, ATEX in Europe, or NEPSI in China. These organizations determine the criteria that define hazardous areas and set the guidelines for the equipment and safety measures required in those areas to minimize the risk of accidents, such as fires or explosions. It is important to follow the guidelines set by these regulatory bodies to ensure the safety of workers and the public in hazardous areas.
A rail scale designed for use in hazardous areas can improve your weighing process in several ways:
Safety: Hazardous area rail scales are designed to comply with stringent safety standards and regulations. They are built to be explosion-proof and to contain sparks and flames, which means that they are safe to use in environments where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
Accuracy: These scales are designed to provide highly accurate weight measurements of rail cars, tankers, and other heavy equipment used in hazardous environments. This accuracy ensures that the weight of the materials being transported is measured precisely, which is crucial for ensuring compliance with regulations and reducing the risk of accidents.
Efficiency: By providing accurate weight measurements quickly and reliably, a hazardous area rail scale can help to improve the efficiency of your weighing process. This can save time and resources, allowing your operations to run more smoothly and efficiently.
Durability: These scales are built to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibration. This means that they are durable and can withstand frequent use and exposure to the elements.
Overall, a rail scale designed for use in hazardous areas can improve your weighing process by providing accurate, safe, and efficient weight measurements of heavy equipment in these environments.
POWERCELL smart digital load cells are equipped with digital signal processing, improving accuracy and reducing errors caused by temperature, loading cycle, loading time, and signal noise. They are intrinsically safe and comply with many hazardous area restrictions. As they are designed for weighing outside, they carry both IP69k and IP68 ratings for easy cleaning and protection from rain, snow, and floods. Lastly, advanced data analytics and reporting capabilities allow back-office operations to easily spot process trends and mitigate the risk of fraud.
