Yamato - Sapphire G20 X-Ray and Checkweigher

• Used for final product inspection in food processing to detect foreign objects and verify weight.
• Applied in pharmaceutical manufacturing for quality control, ensuring correct tablet count and absence of contaminants.
• Utilised in packaging lines for confectionery and snacks to maintain consistent product weight and integrity.
• Employed in chemical and cosmetic industries for inspecting packaged goods, ensuring fill levels and detecting foreign materials.

Typical throughput

Units of this class commonly offer throughputs ranging from 100 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Typically requires a 230V, single-phase or three-phase electrical supply, often with a frequency of 50Hz for the UK market.

Detection capabilities

X-ray systems like the Sapphire G20 are designed to detect various foreign bodies including metals, glass, stone, and dense plastics, alongside missing items.

Weight accuracy

Checkweighers in this category typically offer high accuracy, often to within +/- 0.5g to 2g, depending on the product and speed.

Product dimensions

This class of equipment can typically handle a wide range of product sizes and weights, from small sachets to larger packaged goods.

Footprint

Combined X-ray and checkweigher units commonly have a linear footprint, requiring several metres of line space.

• What types of products can this unit inspect?

  This combined unit is typically suitable for inspecting a wide range of packaged food, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods, including those in flexible packaging, cartons, and rigid containers.

• What maintenance is typically required for an X-ray and checkweigher system?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?

• What safety features are typically included with an industrial X-ray system?

• Is specialist training required to operate this equipment?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

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