The dairy industry requires extremely high standards for hygiene, accuracy, and temperature control across all weighing applications, from the bulk receipt of raw milk to the precise batching of ingredients for products like yogurt, cheese, and ice cream, and finally to the accurate filling of cartons or bottles. Due to the requirement for daily, rigorous CIP (Clean-In-Place) washdowns using high-pressure, hot, and often caustic cleaning agents, the weighing instruments must possess superior protection. Consequently, the industry exclusively uses stainless steel load cells and indicators with high IP ratings IP-67 or IP-68 to prevent water and microbial ingress. Common load cell types include robust Shear Beam or Compression Load Cells integrated into hygienic weigh modules for large milk storage tanks and processing vats, S-Beam Load Cells for suspended ingredient hoppers, and Single-Point Load Cells for hygienic check weighing scales on the packaging line. The electronic Weighing Controllers/Indicators are housed in washdown-safe enclosures and feature specialized recipe management software and high-speed PLC integration to ensure precise, automated batching and full traceability mandated by food safety regulations.
It helps track exact quantities at each stage, reducing unnoticed spillage and shrinkage.
Yes, systems are designed to work reliably during constant flow and frequent cycles.
Yes, they are built for uninterrupted use in high volume daily processing.
Consistent load measurement helps maintain process control across multiple production stages.
