Utilcell (Spain) - Press Release: UTILCELL Strengthens Lightning Protection in Weighing Systems

According to NASA, approximately 1.2 billion lightning strikes hit the Earth every year. The impact of a single strike, even from tens of meters away, can be enough to disable a weighing system.

Through close collaboration with our customers, UTILCELL has taken innovation a step further by carrying out electrical discharge tests in specialized laboratories. Our analog and digital load cells, as well as our electronic weighing systems, were subjected to simulations of both direct and indirect lightning strikes, verifying their performance under extreme conditions to ensure maximum safety, precision, and reliability.

The purpose of these tests was to validate and demonstrate, in a controlled laboratory environment, the effectiveness of our lightning protection technology. This technology has been integrated for more than a decade into our load cell models 730, 730D, 740, and 740D, as well as our MATRIX II, SMART, and SMART D electronics.

The results confirmed that UTILCELL’s solutions maintain their safety, stability, and functionality even under high-intensity electrical discharges. Tests proved that our weighing equipment can withstand discharges of at least 60,000 amperes, twice the average lightning current estimated at 30,000 amperes according to IEC 62305 standards.

The robustness and transparency of the results are documented in the official report “Test Number: 2524-D – High voltage and high current tests on load cells and weighing indicators,” which certifies the testing process.

With these tests, UTILCELL reinforces its commitment to safety and innovation, offering customers equipment capable of ensuring reliable performance, reducing risks, and minimizing maintenance costs, even in the most demanding industrial environments.

At UTILCELL, we continue to work to ensure that every product combines advanced technology, superior quality, and maximum protection.

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