Process Weighing Solutions for Food and Beverage
Food and beverage manufacturing demands accuracy under conditions that defeat ordinary equipment: temperature swings from cooking, pasteurisation and CIP cycles; daily high-pressure washdown with caustic detergents; and constant vibration from mixing and agitation. A single batch error can mean scrapped product, a failed audit or a compliance gap.
BLH Nobel’s weighing systems are built for exactly these conditions. Our KIS beam load cells — stainless steel, and engineered to reject thermal expansion, side loads and structural movement — deliver reliable, repeatable process control on a production floor where precision is non-negotiable.
Engineered for hygienic weighing at scale
- Hygienic stainless-steel construction. The KIS series is built in stainless steel with chrome-plated steel mechanics as standard and full stainless-steel mechanics available as an option — corrosion-resistant against acids, industrial detergents and caustic vapours, and designed to withstand daily washdown.
- Proven double-cantilever accuracy. The KIS beam delivers 0.01% repeatability and 0.05% combined error or better, rejecting side loads up to 100% of capacity and compensating for thermal expansion — stable readings during active agitation, heating and cooling.
- Washdown-ready ingress protection. IP67 is standard on all load cells, with IP68 available where required. For the most aggressive high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning, the Tank Mount weigh module’s load-beam sealing meets IP68 and IP69K requirements.
- Tank and silo weighing. The Tank Mount Series is a single-ended shear-beam weigh module for capacities up to 5 tonnes, with a semi-floating design that absorbs construction variances — ideal for new vessels or for turning an existing hopper or tank into a scale.
- Batch weighing and process control. The G5 instrument supports Ethernet, Fieldbus, RS485 and analog output for repeatable, closed-loop recipe control integrated with your existing production line.
- Reliable, low-maintenance operation. KIS load cells are known for exceptional reliability and very low maintenance over many years of service, reducing total cost of ownership and unplanned stoppages.
Precision weighing across your production line
- Silos, tanks and mixers monitor raw-material inventory and control precise ingredient dosing into blending tanks, with the double-cantilever design rejecting errors from thermal expansion even under continuous agitation. Products: KIS-1 & KIS-8 load cells, Tank Mount Series, G5 instrument.
- Recipe management and dosing every batch to exact specification, from major ingredients to micro-additives, across powders, liquids and solids. Products: KIS series, G5 DIN rail mount, WIN5 indicator.
- Dry goods granules and powders flour, sugar, spices and other powders bring dust, static and uneven loading; the double-cantilever design handles asymmetric loads while holding high accuracy. Products: KIS-2 load cell, pallet, floor and bench scales.
- Dairy, beverage and liquid processing hygienic, corrosion-resistant weighing that stands up to continuous washdown and aggressive cleaning agents on dairy, juice and beverage lines. Products: KIS stainless-steel variants, hygienic stainless junction boxes, G5 instrumentation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose the right load cell for food and beverage applications?
Start with the environment: temperature range, exposure to moisture and cleaning chemicals, and whether the area is classified as hazardous. For most food and beverage applications a stainless-steel load cell with at least IP67 protection is essential. The KIS series uses a single standardised design that adapts to silos, tanks, mixers and inline weighing, so you avoid specifying multiple load cell types for one facility.
What IP rating is required for weighing systems in food processing?
IP67 (dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion) is the practical minimum. Areas cleaned with high-pressure, high-temperature jets need higher protection — the Tank Mount weigh module’s load-beam sealing meets IP68 and IP69K requirements. All BLH Nobel load cells ship with IP67 as standard and IP68 where required, with stainless-steel enclosures and sealed cable entries for long-term protection.
How does process weighing improve batch accuracy in food manufacturing?
It replaces volumetric estimation with direct mass measurement, removing variables like ingredient density changes, temperature-driven expansion and operator judgement. The result is tighter recipe adherence, less raw-material waste and documented traceability for every batch — directly supporting quality assurance and food safety programmes.
What are the hygiene requirements for load cells in food and beverage plants?
Equipment in these environments must resist corrosion from cleaning agents (acids, caustic soda, detergents) and stand up to repeated CIP and COP cleaning without performance loss. The KIS load cells are stainless steel with chrome-plated (or optional stainless) mechanics and sealed construction built for these demanding wash regimes.
How do I support food safety compliance with my weighing system?
Choose equipment built from durable, corrosion-resistant materials with documented ingress protection, then ensure your instruments support audit-ready data logging and integrate with your plant’s traceability system. BLH Nobel provides service, calibration and troubleshooting to maintain documented measurement accuracy across the equipment’s life, helping you meet HACCP, FSMA and BRC requirements.
Find the Right Weighing Solution for your Plant
Whether you are specifying a new production line or upgrading existing equipment, our food and beverage specialists will help you identify the right load cells, instruments and system architecture for your application.