Replacing a Legacy Mettler Toledo Batching System with a B-TEK Solution

A batching system replacement is often the most cost-effective path forward once an aging control platform starts to fail.

An aging Mettler Toledo or Rice Lake batching system tends to fail in the same predictable ways: unreliable performance, no support from the original manufacturer, and rising maintenance costs as parts get harder to find. That was the situation our team walked into on a recent job, an old Mettler Toledo batching system that had reached the end of its useful life, and we replaced it with a new B-TEK batching system.

What the new system includes

• A batching system with both automatic and manual ingredient filling, so operators can choose whichever mode fits the job.
• Integrated network I/O for controlling valves and push buttons through the PLC.
• Remote access, so operations staff can monitor and manage batching from off-site.
• An Access Database integration for centralized recipe control and historical data.
• A full PLC build with custom programming for synchronized, reliable performance.

B-TEK’s batching and filling systems cover a range of industries, including food, chemical, concrete, and grain loadout, from small ingredient batching jobs to full automated sequences.

Why customers replace legacy systems with B-TEK

We regularly retrofit and replace aging Mettler Toledo and Rice Lake systems that have become a bottleneck. Each engineered approach, from PLC automation to database integration, is built around how that specific customer’s operation actually works, which is what gets a system to improved accuracy, efficiency, and easier maintenance rather than just a like-for-like swap.

If your facility is dealing with aging batching equipment, contact Brechbuhler Scales and B-TEK Engineered Solutions to talk through what an upgrade would look like for your operation.

Signs a Batching System Replacement Is Overdue

Most operators put off a batching system replacement until a breakdown forces the issue. Common warning signs include obsolete controllers with no available parts, inconsistent batch weights, and a manufacturer that no longer supports the platform. Planning a batching system replacement ahead of a failure keeps production running and avoids emergency downtime.

Ready for a Batching System Replacement?

Our team can evaluate your current setup and recommend the right batching system replacement for your operation. Contact us to schedule an evaluation, or learn about our scale services. Our installations follow standards from the NIST Office of Weights and Measures.