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MCPI has always used HBM load cells in its high-precision filling scales for powder, because they are the best choice for the speed and accuracy requirements. Thanks to the PW25 easy-to-clean load cell, the French company can now design hygienic systems as well. n addition to filling systems for dosing by means of spraying, MCPI also offers microdosing systems with special accuracy. The load cell is an important element of these systems. HBM is vitally important for MCPI's strategy in this area, says Pierre Mosca: "HBM supplies almost all our analog load cells, and it's been that way practically since we first started developing filling scales. In addition to the quality of their products, we appreciate their cus- tomer focus in both technical and business matters." Traceable, dynamic weighing MCPI has observed the trend in the market over the years toward ever higher requirements for accuracy. Today MCPI filling scales cover a dosing range from 20 mg to 20 kg with a resolution of up to 0.1 mg. HBM load cells meet the accuracy requirements of MCPI. The company also appreciates the fact that HBM load cells are 'easy to care for' - their performance remains constant over their entire service life. MCPI therefore recommends not ma- king any compromises in purchases: "Rely on quality. You won't Easy to clean and handle Filling systems are often intended for working with different pro- ducts and for processes with strict hygiene requirements. That means the filling device needs to be cleaned thoroughly and regularly. The PW25 "easy-to-clean" load cell from HBM offers a great ad- vantage for MCPI in this respect: „Unlike liquids and solid subs- tances, powder easily settles anywhere and remains in place. That makes it more difficult to protect the systems. It's also more com- plicated to clean them. Because the PW25 does not require any protective measures, it was considerably easier to design the filling system," explains Pierre Mosca.

Customer solutions Work is also easier now for the employee responsible for cleaning after every product change. With a smooth housing made of stainless steel, the PW25 can be cleaned with solvents, water, or even jets of water (degree of protection IP68/IP69K). The PW25 load cell also offers an additional advantage. It tole- rates high overloads up to ten times its maximum capacity. "The actual dosing process, with the product fed in gradually, does not pose any risk whatsoever of destroying the load cell. However, overload tolerance does represent a significant advantage for as-...