Improve Accuracy, Reduce Maintenance, Avoid Component Obsolescence, Cost Effective
Belt Scale Modernization:
MERRICK offers retrofit kits to upgrade any older conveyor belt scales, both mechanical and electronic. New maintenance-free weigh scale suspensions are available with no moving parts. Also, modern electronics are available for scales with working weigh suspensions. Not a MERRICK belt scale? Not a problem, we provide upgrades for all makes and models of belt scales and feeders.
Convert old Mechanical Model “E” scales to modern electronics
Available Upgrades:
- Model 475 or 475EZ weigh suspension to convert from mechanical to electronic technology or update an obsolete load cell-based system.
- Genetix touchscreen process controller – Update from older electronics to the latest MERRICK Genetix touchscreen process controller with easy-to-use graphics and industrial network connectivity.
- High-resolution belt speed sensors.
- Calib-Ease test weight placement systems for Model 475 belt scales.
- Improve accuracy – add additional weigh modules or add scale quality idler sets.
- Remote rate displays, totalizers, printers, and chart recorders.
Upgrade old Model 440 electronic scales to modern electronics
Features:
- Maintenance-free weigh suspension, no levers, pivots, or bearings.
- Modular construction allows for easy installation.
- State-of-the-art MERRICK Genetix controller.
- TouchScreen numeric and trend displays.
- Serial ports for connection to industrial networks; DeviceNet, Modbus, Ethernet, etc.
- Stainless steel load cells—mechanically protected, environmentally sealed.
- Ease of calibration by any of 4 methods: (material test, test chain, test weights, or electronic calibration).
New 475 with customer’s idler mounted, optional calib-ease weight placement system and mounting supports
