Belt-Weigher

  • PENKO Engineering B.V.  has developed a range of solutions to monitor & totalise the flow rate of bulk products while they are transported along belt conveyors. 

    The unique PENKO way of measuring high speed and high resolution immediately detects any changes in the flow of mass.

    Belt weighers are automated systems designed to control, regulate and totalize continuous flow of bulk material. For this purpose a section of the belt is usually set up for weighing: (m/l) mass per unit belt length.  A transducer establishes the displacement length (l). Multiplying the mass by length (m/l x l = m) measures in the mass transported by the belt. At the same time the belt speed and the displacement per time unit is repeatedly calculated (l/t). Subsequently the flow of mass is established (m/l x l/t = m/t). 

    During the process, the instruments offer a wealth of information including:

    • transported mass (m)
    • mass flow (m/s)
    • belt speed (l/t)
    • belt loading (m/l)

    In addition, the product flow to the belt can be regulated by an on/off switch and/or by regulating the speed of the belt. This allows for the control of the flow of mass and measurement of the current mass. Digital outputs of the controller are can be used for example to switch motor drives, while analogue outputs can control the speed of the belt or a transporter screw. The mass can be controlled on the entire belt or on just a section of the belt, depending on the application.

    Frequently these systems are used for bulk loading, in other words, for trade applications, they are fully certified in accordance with the current European Directive MID and O.I.ML.-recommendation R50.  Once bulk material has been charged or discharged, it is very costly to recheck it in the event of inconsistencies. Therefore, totalizing and storage of this data is critical.  


  • Product Name

    PENKO FLEX RANGE

    This all-in-one controller available as MFL (Mono-Filler, CHK (Check Weigher), BLT (Belt Weigher) and LIW (Lost in Weight) for filling processes is suitable for trade (certified); in addition to 8 inputs it has 4 integrated set points which can be used for example for product supply. It also includes:

    • optional various in/output cards, including analogues
    • user friendly touch panel
    • panel instrument
    • outputs RS232, RS422/485
    • communication portals Ethernet, USB and optional: Profibus
    • conversion speed 1600s/s
    • maximum 4 load cells
    • optional in combination with shunt diode barriers’ (EEx-ia)  for hazardous areas
    • active sense

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    Product Name

    PENKO FLEX2100 RANGE

    This high value controller IS available as MFL (Mono-Filler) CHK (Check Weigher), BLT (Belt Weigher) for LIW (Lost in Weight) dosing has 8 integrated set points, for example for supply and dosing. It also includes: 

    • 8 inputs
    • user friendly touch panel
    • optional analogue output regulates flow control
    • offered as a panel instrument or in an industrial (IP65) stainless steel housing
    • outputs RS232, RS422/485
    • communication portals Ethernet, USB and optional: Profibus
    • conversion speed 1600s/s
    • maximum 8 load cells
    • passive sense

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    Product Name

    PENKO 1020 RANGE

    This ideal controller, is available as MFL (Mono-Filler) CHK (Check Weigher) and BLT (Belt Weigher) for basic filling processes including those for trade, has 4 integrated set points including course and fine filling.  

    • three inputs
    • push button user interface
    • offered as a panel instrument or in industrial (IP65) stainless steel housing
    • communication portals Ethernet and USB
    • optional RS232, RS422 and Profibus
    • measuring speed 1600s/s
    • maximum 8 load cells
    • passive sense

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    Product Name

    PENKO SGM800 RANGE

    This Belt Weigher is ideal as a slave of an overhead system. 

    • choice of RS232, RS422, Ethernet and Profibus DP protocols 
    • 3 digital inputs and 4 outputs (except SGM810)
    • configuration through USB with PI Mach II
    • ready for certification in dynamic applications
    • maximum 8 load cells

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    Product Name

    Speed Wheel Kit

    • wheel material plastic with hytrel TPE-E surface
    • Wheel diamater 159.15 mm (500 mm circumference) 25 mm width
    • easy to connect to any Belt Weighing system

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