Driver Southall - DS Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring products meet specified weight tolerances in food packaging lines.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing waste in production processes.
• Identifying under- or overweight packages for rejection or rework.
• Collecting weight data for quality control and process optimisation.
• Complying with legal metrology requirements for pre-packed goods.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 200 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Commonly operates on a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, typically 230V or 400V, 50Hz.

Weighing range

Units of this type often handle products from a few grams up to several kilograms, typically 10g to 5kg.

Accuracy

Achieves high accuracy, typically within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the product and speed.

Conveyor width

Conveyor widths commonly found on units of this type range from 200mm to 400mm.

Rejection system

Typically features an integrated rejection system, such as air blast, pusher, or diverter, for out-of-spec products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can a DS Checkweigher handle?

  A DS Checkweigher is typically suitable for a wide range of packaged food products, including pouches, cartons, trays, and rigid containers. Its versatility makes it a staple in many food processing environments.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

• Can this checkweigher integrate with existing production lines?

• What is meant by 'Sold as seen'?