Weighing losses can have a profound effect on revenues from pigs for slaughter. These losses can be minimised through the weighing of pigs using animal scales. The ETW ZB are lightweight and manoeuvrable scales that can be moved easily to wherever they are required. These scales are often also used as sorting scales for gilts (checking the udder). The most important features of pig weighing are listed under "Design".
The scales have a detachable, illuminated 50 mm LCD display in a plastic housing (BWI) or stainless steel housing (BWI SST).
Basic functions: Zero, tare and accumulation function (number of weighing operations and total weight)
Special software program for live animal weighing
Made of aluminium
Solid rubber wheels mounted on the front
Accurate weighing even of restless animals
Weighing technology: 4 load cells at 1000 kg
Platform size: 1,570 x 560 (485 internal width) x 840 (58 mm step height) mm
Operation: Battery 1.3 A/h (approx. 35 hours) or mains charger
Load cells protected against knocks by rubber pads
Pen or spray can holder included
The single animal scales / sorting scales are manufactured and welded entirely from aluminium. The aluminium chequer plate floor is non-slip. Four high-quality, laser-welded, nickel-plated tool steel load cells (each with a capacity of 1,000 kg) ensure accurate measuring results. As with all BOSCHE scales, all of the cables and load cells are integrated into the frame, which protects the electronic components of the animal scales against dirt and rodents. The self-supporting sides allow the animals to walk through upright.