Cintex Ltd - Cintex CS4000 Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring packaged food products meet specified weight tolerances before dispatch.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing material waste in production lines.
• Identifying under-filled or over-filled packages to maintain quality standards and comply with regulations.
• Integrating into automated lines for real-time weight monitoring and rejection of non-conforming items.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 300 items per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, typically 230V or 400V, 50Hz.

Weighing accuracy

Checkweighers like the CS4000 typically offer accuracy down to +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the weighing range and product characteristics.

Product weight range

This model is generally suited for products ranging from a few grams up to approximately 5-10 kg, with specific ranges varying by configuration.

Construction material

For food processing applications, these units are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Integration capabilities

Commonly features include integration with upstream and downstream equipment, often via digital I/O or industrial network protocols.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the primary function of a checkweigher?

  A checkweigher automatically weighs every product in a production line, ensuring it falls within predefined weight limits and rejecting any out-of-tolerance items.

• How does a checkweigher contribute to cost savings?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

• Can this checkweigher handle different product sizes?

• Is calibration necessary for a checkweigher?