New Page 2

Process Scales

Compact
Hopper Scale
System

Do you need a scale that provides:

Precision accuracy
High-speed weighing
Easy setup and operation
Years of trouble-free service

. . . all in one compact design
. . . all at an affordable price

This low-cost, low-maintenance scale is ideal for obtaining accurate, reliable continuous weighing of dry bulk materials in capacities from 0.5 – 90 tons per hour. Three standard sizes are available to handle a wide variety of materials from grain, flour, rice and screenings to plastic, paper and cement.

Accurate. Whether you need legal-for-trade weights, or to monitor production and inventory, this scale delivers 99.9% accuracy with full government compliance. The system is NTEP approved – for all shipping, receiving and in-process applications.

High-Speed. A superior tension load cell design and high-volume discharge gates provides fast cycling time of 10-15 seconds. For maximum throughput and continuous material flow the system can be supplied with upper and lower hoppers.

Simple. No special training is required to operate the system. The scale is shipped completely assembled, pre-tested and ready for installation for long, trouble-free service. Removable doors provide easy access for testing and maintenance.

Reliable. Precision design and fabrication allows 24-hour/day performance even in the harshest environments. The fully enclosed design ensures dust-tight operation and is virtually maintenance-free. Weigh hopper, gates and pneumatic cylinders are made of stainless steel for durability. Gate speed controls provide for smooth operation.

One Scale for All Applications

Grain	Rice	Plastics	Specialty Grains
Edible Beans	Oilseeds	Salt	Dust & Screenings
Coffee Beans	Peas	Sugar	Wood Chips
Feed	Fertilizer	Coke	Metal Shavings

The system can be supplied as a stand-alone weigh hopper or with upper and lower hoppers to maintain a continuous flow of material. The system can be easily modified to handle special applications.

The Process Hopper Scale has the following components and features:

NTEP Approved Legal-for-Trade
Pneumatic Control Package
Stainless Steel Weigh Hopper, Gates, and Cylinders
3 Stainless Steel S-Type Tension Load Cells
Fully Enclosed for Dust-Tight Operation
Manually Adjustable Flow-Limiter
NEMA 4 Opto Control Box
Painted Mild Steel External Housing and Access Doors
Unit Shipped Fully Assembled, Wired, Piped, and Pre-tested
Interfaces to a wide variety of Controllers, PLC’s, and Digital Weight Indicators.

Installation Requirements

80 – 110 PSI clean, dry air and 115 VAC 50/60 Hz 1A supply (optional 230VAC)

Control Options

CompuWeigh’s DWC-300 Digital Weight Indicator is the perfect match for Process Hopper Scale control. The DWC-300 is user configurable and is suitable for most applications. Other controllers are available for more demanding applications.

Handling Capacity & Size

Hopper Size	Hopper Capacity	Maximum Throughput	Length	Width	Height (Weigh Hopper)	Height (Upper Hopper)	Height (Lower Hopper)
2.5 cu. ft.	188 lbs.	25 Tons/hr	32"	28.5"	28"	28"	28"
5.0 cu. ft.	375 lbs.	45 Tons/hr	32"	28.5"	41"	41"	41"
10.0 cu. ft.	750 lbs.	90 Tons/hr	32"	38.5"	40"	40"	40"

Note: Handling capacity depends on density of the material, flow characteristics, and the
external material handling equipment. Throughput above based on 75 lb./cu. ft. material.

Available Options

Stainless Steel Upper & Lower Hoppers	Hazardous Location Upgrade
Remote Security / Summary Printer	Wear-Resistant Liners
Equipment Automation	Hydraulic Operation
Custom Design	Higher Capacities

For larger capacity scales (up to 3000 TPH) click here.

For more information, contact:

jhmenge@jhmenge.com

Post Office Box 23602
New Orleans, Louisiana 70183-0602

Louisiana: 1-504-733-4871; 1-504-734-1880 FAX
Texas: 1-713-224-9750; 1-713-224-2711 FAX

Please direct errata to our webmasters.