Smart Weighing Boosts Bayer’s Production Automation

Smart Weighing Boosts Bayer’s Production Automation

The new supply centre of the agricultural chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer in Hangzhou integrates weighing technology of Minebea Intec for precise mixing and homogenisation in Zone 2 hazardous areas. Features like smart calibration save time and labor, while seamless system integration ensures scalability.

As a division of the Bayer Group, Bayer Crop Science holds a leading position in the global agricultural technology sector. Recently,
Bayer Crop Science established a new supply center in Hangzhou, aimed at expanding the production of products such as fungicides, insecticides, herbicides.

The solution consists of load cells MP 79T, mounting kits, junction box, and weighing indicator, enabling precise execution such as solid-liquid mixing, high-speed agitation and homogenization in Zone 2 hazardous area. Notably, the mounting kit with a built-in horizontal rod to effectively reduce the impact of lateral forces caused by stirring. And the junction box employs a one-way breathable membrane technology, ensuring no condensation inside the box. These designs have enhanced the reliability under challenging environmental.
Certified components for smooth system integration

The load cells and junction boxes included in Minebea Intec solution are certified with international regulations such as ATEX and OIML, and the weight indicator X2 also hold domestic certifications in China, including the PCEC Explosion-Proof Certificate and the
CENX National Explosion-Proof Certificate. It proves that Minebea Intec’s solutions can comply with regulations worldwide, providing customers with the highest level of safety assurance.
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