Stainless steel platform scales are not necessarily suitable for frequent rinsing and cleaning.
In food processing, seafood handling, and other humid industrial environments, weighing equipment not only needs to have corrosion-resistant surfaces, but its structure should also facilitate thorough cleaning; at the same time, load cells and other weighing components must also have reliable waterproof protection to prevent moisture intrusion.
These are key factors to consider when selecting a platform scale for applications requiring washdown cleaning. The HiWEIGH BXT series platform scales meet these requirements through the following design features: a detachable stainless steel platform, an open flat steel structure, and optional load cells with corresponding ingress protection.
Platform structure that makes cleaning easier
Residues and water can collect around platform edges, joints and enclosed areas, making equipment harder to clean thoroughly.
BXT uses a removable stainless steel platform, allowing access to the structure underneath during cleaning. Its open flat steel construction reduces enclosed areas where moisture and residue can easily accumulate, while also allowing moisture to drain more smoothly.
This design is particularly useful in applications where regular cleaning is part of daily operations.
Load Cell Protection for Wet Environments
The load cells are important components of any weighing platform. Water ingress can affect their performance and long-term reliability, so their protection rating should be considered when selecting equipment for washdown applications.
BXT is available with different load cell protection options:
- IP67: Protection against dust ingress and temporary immersion in water under specified test conditions.
- IP68 & IP69K: Provides protection against continuous water immersion and high-pressure, high-temperature water jets under specified test conditions.
Stainless Steel and Mechanical Protection
BXT is available in SUS304 and SUS316 stainless steel to suit different application requirements.
SUS304 is commonly used in industrial weighing equipment, while SUS316 offers better corrosion resistance in environments involving chlorides and certain aggressive cleaning conditions.
The platform also incorporates silicone cushioning and overload protection to help protect the weighing structure during operation.
Other configuration options include:
- Capacity up to 300 kg
- Custom platform sizes
- Four anti-slip adjustable feet
- SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel construction
See the BXT Cleaning Process
How does the platform perform during routine cleaning?
In the video below, we show the BXT platform being disassembled, cleaned and reassembled, followed by a weighing check. It provides a closer look at the platform structure and the cleaning access available after removing the weighing surface.
After cleaning, checking the assembly and weighing performance is also an important part of equipment maintenance.
BXT Stainless Steel Platform Scale for Industrial Applications
BXT is designed for industrial weighing applications where stainless steel construction and regular cleaning are important considerations.
Typical applications include:
- Food processing and packaging
- Seafood handling and processing
- Dairy production
- Other wet industrial working environments
BXT is supplied as a weighing platform without an indicator, allowing it to be configured with a compatible weighing indicator or integrated into a weighing system according to project requirements.
If you are sourcing a stainless steel platform scale for a washdown application, contact HiWEIGH to discuss the required platform size, capacity, material and load cell protection options.