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27/03/2014 – Extends the working temperatures limits on the load cell model 420 for operation in the extreme temperature range of -50ºC… + 70ºC. The model 420 is a compression load cell, stainless steel construction hermetically welded IP68 with lift-off prevention accessories ref.42901/42902. With this kit, we offer a weighing kit very competitive in price and easy to install for tanks and silos systems with low profile requirements.

16/01/2014 – We extend the capacity range ATEX certified in our load cells model 190i for nominal capacities of 15kg, 20kg and 30kg, and in our load cell model 350i for nominal capacities of 7,5t and 10t. By obtaining this extension of the ATEX certification, we cover all their capacity range, Mod.190i (15…400kg) and mod.350 i (300…10.000kg) for working in potentially explosive atmospheres, in zone 0-1-2 (gas) and 20-21-22 (dust).

15/01/2014 – We extend the metrological OIML R60 certificate for the load cell Model 190i, covering from 15kg to 400kg. Its construction in hermetically welded stainless steel and its high protection rating IP69K, provides a solution for approved applications according to the legal metrology, both for non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI), in single point-platforms according EN45501, such as for automatic weighing machinery applications (AWI), according to the new measuring instruments directive MID. Ideal for packaging machinery for the …

19/12/2013 – The load cell Model 160 has obtained the OIML R60 certificate for the capacity range from 15kg up to 75kg. The model 160 is a double bending beam load cell for working in platforms up to 500x 500 mm and filling scales, with high accuracy with off-center loads.

17/12/2013 – New hermetic plastic box with transparent cover for the Swift Weighing Indicator assembly and its power supply. Ideal for easy mounting in indoor and outdoor applications direct on wall, silo legs, machinery, and increase the protection rating against dust, dirt or moisture in industrial environments.

25/11/2013 – Bureau Veritas has audited and ratified our Quality Management System according to ISO 9001:2008. The renewal of the certification attests, once again, the good practice of the Utilcell’s quality management system in pursuit of the continual improvement and customer satisfaction of all the team.

19/11/2013 – The UTILCELL load cell Model 190i has been classified with the protection rating IP69K for use in high-pressure wash-down cleaning applications such as in the food industry, truck and vehicle cleaning and in other industrial areas. The test for the IP69K verification requires to submit the load cells to high-pressure water jets located at different angles at only 100 to 150mm with a pressure of 100bar, a temperature of 80ºC and high water flow of minimum 15l/min on all directions.

17/07/2013 – There have been various improvements in the load cell Mod.260, oil damped cell for dynamic weighing: New nominal capacities of 50, 75, 120 and 200kg for 600x600mm platforms, extending the range from 5kg to 200kg; these new capacities allow the dynamic weighing for products and larger conveyors. New encapsulation and aeration system that increases the degree of protection against humidity to IP68 and facilitate the pressure cleaning in food areas. Optimization of the damping oil for better speed of response and weighing stability.…

17/07/2013 – After years of experience supplying load cells in the most diverse and extreme climates around the world, we have expanded the ranges of temperature of our load cells, consolidating for the most outdoor use products working in temperature ranges -30°C to +70°C and in some products reaching limits of -40°C to +95°C, ensuring high reliability in the most demanding environments, from the Siberian climate to the Sahara.

17/07/2013 – The new software version of the Matrix II has a new internal memory permanent and unchangeable, which stores a code for each load (ticket or external PC application), capable of storing up to 10,000 records. This system enables verify that a heavy has not been modified by a PC, mandatory system in certain countries as an anti-fraud technology for business transaction scales.