Measurement + instrumentation: Products + services
Food safety – a matter of weight
Used under hygiene-critical conditions, which are essential in the food industry to prevent cross-contamination and make cleaning processes easy, the models meet current standards requirements: MiNexx®M and MiNexx®L have a stainless steel housing with protection class IP69 and are therefore suitable for use in humid or cleaning- intensive environments. The MiNexx®C model is available for compact enclosed solutions and, with IP65 protection, also offers reliable protection against the ingress of dust or water jets from any direction. Weighing of small and large containers For portioning raw ingredients, final inspection of packaged products or weighing heavy units of goods – precise and hygienic weighing is fundamental for food safety. The MiNexx®3000 scale series offers two robust solutions for this: a compact bench scale and a powerful floor scale, both made of stainless steel and designed for use in hygiene- critical zones. The MiNexx®3000 bench scale is ideal for applications such as manual filling, portioning or check-weighing – for example in delicatessen, dairy or convenience food production. Its smooth surfaces, open design and IP69 protection rating enable thorough cleaning under high pressure. With their high resolution, the bench scales ensure the smallest deviations can be detected at an early stage – a plus point for consistent quality and reliable batch management. The MiNexx® 3000 floor scale is used when pallets, big bags or drums are being weighed: incoming goods, for instance, or in recipe production or dispatch control. Its anti-slip tare plate surface ensures stability, even in wet or oily conditions. The load plate can be folded open so that hard-to-reach areas can be cleaned quickly and reliably. With a load capacity of up to six tonnes and a standard resolution of 60 000 d, it offers the precision needed for demanding heavy-duty applications. In hygiene-sensitive production areas, scales must weigh product reliably, they must be designed to facilitate cleaning and have no weak points. The MiNexx®3000 series meets these requirements. Traceability and resource protection Minimising material losses and providing seamless documentation of batches, the MiNexx® systems provide reliable weighing data and can be integrated into existing ERP and quality management systems. This makes it much easier to comply with legal regulations such as EU Regulation 178/2002 on the traceability of food. Combining precision, hygiene, cybersecurity and flexible integration, the MiNexx® series of scales assists safe, legally compliant and economical food production.
From Minebea Intec’s perspective, food safety begins with accurate weight recording. In everyday practice, weighing systems play a key
role in ensuring product quality in food production, compliance with legal requirements, and preventing product recalls. The Minebea Intec MiNexx® portfolio has been specially developed to meet these requirements: It includes bench and floor scales as well as powerful weight indicators that evaluate complete systems such as silo, hopper or truck scales. Too high a salt content in ready-made soup, an incorrectly dosed allergen ingredient in a snack product or insufficiently filled packaging in the hands of the consumer, just a few grams variance can affect flavour, product quality, customer satisfaction and
MiNexx systems provide reliable weighing data for safe and traceable production.
compliance with legal regulations. If errors occur here, there is a risk of costly product recalls and potentially a loss of trust that has a long-term impact on the brand. Advanced weighing technology makes a clear contribution to minimising such risks. As well as ensuring accurate weight determination, it provides documented traceability, hygienic processing and reliable process control. “Industries that maintain precision and control in their production create the basis for consistent product quality and protect consumers and companies at the same time,” says Nils Hubrich, Product Manager at Minebea Intec. Safe and traceable processes In dosing raw materials, filling packaging, checking quantities or monitoring recipes – weighing processes are essential in almost all steps of food production. The MiNexx® C, M and L Weight indicators serve a central function here: they process the signals from the connected load cells and platforms, prepare the weight values and control specific functions such as manual batching, piece counting or checking fill levels. With various connections, MiNexx® indicators can be integrated into stand-alone solutions such as bench and floor scales, as well as networked lines and automated systems with higher-level control. “Today, a modern weight indicator is more than a display instrument,” says Hubrich. “It contributes to making processes reproducible and safe – and thus creates a basis for consistent product quality and traceability.” IT security is also key. The integrated user management system is based on a three-tier model with individually configurable passwords. This prevents unauthorised access – an important consideration in protecting sensitive production data and securing digitalised processes.
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The MiNexx bench scale from Minebea Intec.
22 Electricity + Control DEC 2025 - JAN 2026
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