Cintex Ltd - Cintex FS2000

• Ensuring product weight compliance in food packaging lines.
• Minimising giveaway and optimising product yield in manufacturing.
• Detecting missing components in packaged goods.
• Classifying products into weight categories for further processing or packaging.
• Monitoring production line efficiency and identifying trends in weight variations.

Typical throughput

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

Weighing accuracy

Units of this type commonly offer accuracy within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, crucial for legal compliance and waste reduction.

Product weight range

Checkweighers like the FS2000 typically handle products from a few grams up to several kilograms, suitable for various packaged goods.

Conveyor belt width

Commonly, the conveyor belt width on such units is between 200mm and 400mm, accommodating different product dimensions.

Power supply

These machines typically require a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase electrical supply, such as 230V or 400V AC.

Construction material

Units designed for food applications, like this one, commonly feature stainless steel construction for hygiene and durability.

Reject mechanism

Commonly, reject mechanisms include air blast, pusher, or drop-down conveyors, depending on the product and line speed.

• What is a checkweigher used for?

  A checkweigher is used to verify the weight of products as they pass along a production line, ensuring they meet specified weight tolerances and identifying under or overweight items.

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

• What kind of products can this checkweigher handle?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

• Does 'printable readout' mean it has data logging capabilities?

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