Why Planeteq integrates Zemic load cells into their Biodigester; their solution to the food waste problem
Food waste is a global problem that has significant economic and environmental impacts. It is estimated that one third of all food produced ends up as waste. When food waste is collected and transported to a landfill or other processing location, it releases harmful CO2 and methane emissions. The EU has set a target of halving global food waste by 2030. Planeteq is a British company that develops solutions for sustainable waste management. They developed the 'Bio-Digester', which is used to process food waste on site.
Digesting food waste on site is much better and easier than sending it to landfills. It delivers environmental, financial and social benefits because less waste needs to be sent to landfill and fewer trucks are needed to move it. The biodigester technology helps to convert food waste into renewable energy, fertilizer and water, thus contributing to the transition to a circular economy. Biodigesters are a new, advanced technology that is rapidly growing in popularity among companies and local governments. Through innovative, data-driven technology, Planeteq helps companies monitor and reduce the amount of food waste and the associated costs for further transport and disposal.
At Zemic we focus on creating value for our customers to help them differentiate themselves in their market. We are happy to contribute to this innovation that is good for both business and the planet.
Zemic Europe & Planeteq
- Load cells integrated into biodigesters
- Food waste management solution
- Sustainable innovation
- High quality load cells, in stock in Europe
- Environmental, financial and social benefits
How Zemic Europe advised Planeteq
The biodigester uses roads to monitor the food waste. Planeteq needs this information because their customers pay for the dumped waste based on weight. That is why Planeteq started looking for the most suitable load cells and contacted Zemic Europe. Our H8C shear beam load cell is a very suitable load cell for this innovation.
Important reasons for Planeteq to choose the Zemic H8C load cell were:
• A high-quality load cell for a good price
• The correct OIML approvals
• High accuracy and reliability
• Stock in Europe; so fast delivery to their factory in Europe
• Short lines of communication and good cooperation
4 load cells are required for each food waste digester; these are built into each corner of the machine. This allows the content to be weighed accurately and this information is recorded for billing purposes. Naturally, it also gives users insight into their company's consumption.
Which load cell is most suitable? The H8C shear beam load cell
The H8C is selected as the best fitting load cell. This has the following features:
• Nickel plated alloy steel IP67 shear beam load cell
• OIML approved
• High accuracy
• High reliability
• Current calibrated (sc option)
• Competitive price/quality ratio
Next to ours H8C load cell Planeteq also uses ours HJ-8-201 foot. This is a height-adjustable base made of nickel-plated alloy steel, which ensures easy installation and greater stability of the load cell.
More about the Biodigester
Would you like to know more about Planeteq and the Biodigester? Then please visit this case study.
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