Mettler Toledo, Greifensee, Switzerland, has introduced a new guideline which evaluates different methods of filling bulk solids or liquids into containers such as bulk bags, IBCs or barrels. Relevant to end users as well as machine builders, the guideline aims to help them assess their current filling devices and to evaluate alternative solutions. For users it provides a detailed overview of the most common filling technologies and terminology. Armed with this knowledge, they can have a more productive and successful dialogue on an advanced level with potential vendors. In addition it provides advice for specifying professional request-for-quote documents.

For machine builders the guideline offers useful information on how to optimise the weighing performance of their filling machines. It explains the difference between speed and accuracy and identifies other factors that influence filling precision. The company points out that weighing is the one universal technology that can be used regardless of material characteristics or container shape. The filling guideline can be downloaded at: www.mt.com/ind-large-volume-filling-guideline 

 

 

According to Mettler Toledo filling by weight has many advantages compared to volumetric filling with flowmeters or other such devices: these include greater accuracy, easier calibration, facilitation of statistical process control and better traceability