Packaging
VERTEX Floor Scales Reduce Processing Time, Costs and Injury Risk
Monday 15. November 2010 - Precise materials weighing requires reliable, easy-use scales that can withstand tough manufacturing environments. METTLER TOLEDO VERTEX floor scales can handle 15 tons of transfer weight while delivering the exactness ISO-compliant manufacturers demand. Plus, the scales durable, low profile maximizes employee safety while reducing processing time and costs.
METTLER TOLEDO, a leading provider of weighing technology and services, crafts heavy-duty scales that manufacturers worldwide trust to ensure compliance with stringent ISO standards. Böllhoff, a global high-volume supplier of fasteners and assembly systems, is one such manufacturer.
For Böllhoff, stakes are high. The company has set its sights on becoming a zero-defect organization through continuous improvement in accordance with ISO/TS 116949:2002 certification. In pursuit of this goal, “We put our trust in heavy-duty scales from METTLER TOLEDO for all our incoming goods,” said Böllhoff Logistics Center Manager Hayrettin Sariz.
Sarizs unit opted for the 2158 VERTEX heavy-duty scale to save time and space when checking in pallets. “The VERTEX meets our requirements for stability. Because of its design, using it requires less work by our employees, which drives down costs,” Sariz said.
Stability and reliability in the VERTEX are achieved through simplified mechanics. The VERTEX eliminates most of the adjustable parts that commonly wear out or lose tolerance over time. Heavy channel-reinforced construction means the scale can handle demanding operations and forklift traffic. Also, because the 2158 VERTEX can withstand heavy equipment collisions and manage transfer weights of up to 15 tons, it is ideally suited to busy conditions at Böllhoffs centers.
“Every day, large quantities of materials are delivered at our goods receipt area. The 2158 VERTEX is called upon to check deliveries for completeness,” explained Sariz. “Thanks to the scales design, our fork-lifts can drive over it without incurring any problems. Our drivers do not have to waste time maneuvering around the scale, and we can put our floor space to better use.”
The heavy-duty nature of the 2158 VERTEX floor scales internal balance has not only allowed a more intuitive flow of goodsits integrated design has also minimized risk of employee injury. So much so, in fact, that Böllhoff has been able to eliminate excess equipment such as walkthrough barriers. “With fewer barriers, the risk of employee trips and falls is reduced even further,” Sariz noted.
Heavy-duty VERTEX scales come standard in painted mild steel and stainless steel models in 3’x3′ to 5’x7′ sizes and 1,000-lb to 20,000-lb capacities. FastFab capabilities let customers specify custom VERTEX floor scale components to meet virtually any floor scale application. Plus, METTLER TOLEDO’s installation, maintenance and calibration services maximize the available work hours of VERTEX scales.
The 2158 VERTEX has been awarded calibration certification in accordance with ISO/TS 16949.