Anritsu - 2020 Anritsu Combination Metal Detector Check Weigher

• Ensuring product weight accuracy and detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products.
• Quality control for pharmaceuticals, verifying correct tablet counts and identifying foreign objects.
• Inspection of cosmetics and personal care items for weight compliance and metal presence.
• Packaging lines for confectionery and snacks, maintaining consistent pack weights and safety standards.
• Processing lines for pet food, guaranteeing accurate portions and freedom from metal impurities.

Typical throughput

Units of this type commonly handle up to 200-300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Weighing accuracy

For this class of equipment, typical accuracy is ±0.5g to ±2g, varying with product weight and line speed.

Metal detection sensitivity

Commonly, units can detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to 0.8mm-2.0mm sphere, depending on aperture size.

Product weight range

Typically, these machines accommodate products from a few grams up to 5-10 kg.

Power supply

Most units require a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply.

Construction material

Equipment for this application is typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint

A combination unit commonly requires a footprint of approximately 1.5m to 2.5m in length and 0.8m to 1.2m in width.

• What types of products can this combination unit inspect?

  This equipment is suitable for inspecting a wide range of packaged products, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, particularly those in pouches, cartons, or rigid containers.

• What are the benefits of a combination unit over separate machines?

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What kind of maintenance is typically required?

• Can this machine handle different product sizes?

• What is meant by 'Full Retail Spec'?

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.

General overview for this equipment type