Silo scales – precise and reliable solutions for your processes Precise silo scales for industrial requirements
A silo weighing system is an essential component of modern production processes. Minebea Intec implements silo weighing systems by mounting highly accurate load cells in combination with robust mounting kits directly below the silo.
The recorded weight values are then controlled and evaluated by intelligent weighings electronics. This enables silo scales to perform automatic processes such as exact batching, efficient filling, precise mixing, continuous level control and exact vehicle loading.
Typical industries and areas of application of silo scales
Silo scales are versatile weighing systems that are used in numerous industries. Their main purpose is the precise weight determination and consumption control of bulk material, liquids or gases stored in silos or large containers.
Silo scales for the food industry
- Storage and processing of flour, sugar, starch, other powders or liquids
Silo scales for the chemical industry
- Weighing of raw materials, granulates, liquids and powders in production processes
- Dosing and mixing of chemicals of
Silo scales for the pharmaceutical industry
- Weighing and dosing of pharmaceutical raw materials and intermediate products
Silo scales for the building materials industry
- Cement, lime, gravel, sand, granulates
- Monitoring of storage silos, mixing and filling processes
Silo scales for waste management and recycling
- Weighing of waste, recyclable materials and recycled materials in silos
Silo scales for the timber and energy industry
- Storage and weighing of wood chips, pellets, biomass
Control of removal and refilling processes
Silo scales for the feed industry
Filling, mixing and dosing of feed components
Silo scales for the agricultural and farming industries
Grain, feed, wood pellets, fertiliser
Monitoring of fill levels, withdrawal weighing, dosing and mixing of feed
Your advantages with silo scales of Minebea Intec
Our silo scales are maintenance-free, hygienic and low-wear – perfect for use in harsh industrial environments. The complete system enables quick installation, easy commissioning and, thanks to "SMART Calibration", calibration without weights in just 1 minute.
Further advantages:
✓ Approved for areas subject to calibration and Ex areas
✓ Flexible interfaces and remote maintenance via Ethernet
✓ Reliable sales and service support
Our product highlights in the field of silo scales
Inteco® load cell – maximum accuracy for your silo weighing system
The Inteco® load cell of Minebea Intec is the ideal choice for silo scales with a weighing range from 500 kg to 75 t. Its robust design guarantees high mechanical resilience and a long service life. Thanks to its excellent long-term stability and reliable temperature compensation, the Inteco® delivers consistently accurate measurements, even in demanding environments.
Reliable weighing technology for heavy loads: PR 6201 compression load cell
We developed our PR 6201 compression load cell specifically for the precise weighing of large silos and tanks – even under the most demanding industrial conditions. With an exceptionally wide weighing range of 100 tonnes to 520 tonnes, it is ideal for heavy-duty silo weighing applications in the process industry.
PR 6003 mounting kit – robust, safe, simple.
The PR 6003 mounting kit is the ideal solution for industrial silo scales with the highest requirements. Thanks to its integrated cross member and clever lift-off protection, the system ensures maximum stability and process reliability even in harsh environments.
Your advantages at a glance:
- Absorption of horizontal forces up to 82 kN and lift-off forces up to 120 kN
- Dummy function enables pre-assembled installation – even without a load cell
- Jack-up tool allows positioning without additional lifting tools
- Easy installation: one person is sufficient
- Modular design simplifies selection and configuration
Weight indicator: Configure MiNexx® silo scale
The weight indicators of the MiNexx® series enable precise and reliable weight measurement for silo scales – even under demanding conditions.
Typical applications include monitoring fill level, inventory control, recipe control, and continuous or discontinuous filling and emptying of silos.
Thanks to flexible interfaces and robust construction, they are ideal for use in automated process environments.
Our service knows no bounds
We are your one-stop shop for all components for your silo scales – whether load cells, mounting kits, weighing electronics or accessories. We accompany you throughout the entire planning process: from initial consultation to commissioning and maintenance.
Webinars, White Paper, Best Practices and technical articles
Webinar: Load cells and weighing modules as the central core of weighing
This webinar offers a detailed insight into Minebea Intec's portfolio of load cells, weighing modules and weighing electronics. The advantages of the products presented are demonstrated in a practical manner using examples of weighing applications that have been implemented. You can also expect a basic introduction to weighing systems, including all accessories such as connection boxes, mounting modules, cable lengths, Verification capability and much more!
White Paper: Factors that can interfere with weighing results
External factors can have a significant impact on industrial weighing processes. For example:
- Gravity & temperature fluctuations
- Electrostatic forces & magnetic forces
- Air currents/draughts, etc.
- New silo weighing solution ensures more efficient salt production
Best Practice: New silo weighing solution raises efficiency in salt production
As one of Europe's leading salt producers, Salinen Austria AG relies on weighing technology of Minebea Intec for the renewal of its dry salt tanks. With the help of a digital interface, weight values can be monitored at all times, and the high-precision load cells enable precise mixing for iodised table salt.
Article: Grain by grain on the safe side
Whether grinding, mixing or filling – when tonnes of grain are moved every day, nothing can be left to chance. Minebea Intec supplies highly accurate weighing and inspection solutions that enable milling companies to make their processes safe, efficient and compliant – even in hazardous areas.
FAQs
What is a silo scale and how does it work?
A silo scale is a weighing system for accurately determining the weight of materials stored in a silo, e.g. bulk material, liquids or gases. The silo structure is equipped with load cells that measure the weight. Connected weighing electronics convert these signals into accurate weight data, which is used for level control, dosing or inventory management.
What applications are Minebea Intec silo scales suitable for?
Silo scales of Minebea Intec are ideal for automated processes such as monitoring fill level, recipe control, batching, mixing and vehicle loading. They are used in industries such as Food, Chemical, building materials, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and recycling – wherever accuracy and robustness are required.
What are the advantages of a silo scale with SMART Calibration?
With the SMART Calibration function, a silo scale can be calibrated without actual test loads and in just one minute – quickly, safely and without interrupting production. This saves time, reduces maintenance costs and increases plant availability.
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