Chemical and
Petrochemical
Industry
In the chemical and petrochemical industry, precise weighing systems play a key role in monitoring raw material quantities, accurately dosing ingredients, and controlling the quality of finished products. Accurate mass measurements help increase operational efficiency, reduce material losses, and meet strict safety and environmental protection standards. We also adapt our products for operation in ATEX explosive hazard zones.
Our weighing systems support this sector by enabling precise process monitoring in chemical plants, refineries, and facilities processing petroleum-based raw materials. Thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to fully automate weighing processes and integrate them with production management systems.
Common industrial scales used in the chemical and petrochemical industry:
› Truck scales – used for weighing municipal waste, industrial waste, and secondary raw materials transports. They enable control of the quantity of transported materials and ensure compliance with waste management and environmental protection regulations.
› Tank and hopper scales – used for precise dosing of liquid, bulk, and semi-liquid waste. They allow automatic control of the amount of materials entering processing, which helps optimize recycling plant operations and increase recovery efficiency.
› Platform scales – used for weighing containers, barrels, Big Bag-type sacks, and other waste packaging. They provide precise weight control of materials at various stages of sorting, storage, and transport.
› Conveyor belt scales – used to monitor waste flow on conveyor lines in processing plants. They are applied in sorting facilities and recycling installations for bulk waste such as plastics, glass, paper, or construction debris.
Examples of Applications
› Precise dosing of raw materials – controlling the quantity of chemical components added to production processes.
› Monitoring fertilizer and chemical production – real-time weighing of raw materials and products on production lines.
› Control of transported material quantities – weighing tankers carrying chemicals, LPG, fuels, and other petroleum substances.
› Safe storage and transport – monitoring the weight of containers with hazardous substances to meet logistics and environmental standards.
› Commercial and logistical settlements – accurate measurement of raw materials and finished products transported by road, rail, and sea.
› Weighing chemical waste – controlling the quantity and quality of waste designated for disposal or recycling.
Modern Ampton weighing systems help companies in the chemical and petrochemical sectors increase control over production processes, optimize raw material consumption, and ensure the highest safety standards.
Contact us to find the best solution for your facility!