Driver Southall DS Checkweigher

• Ensuring product weight compliance in food packaging lines.
• Verifying fill levels for pharmaceutical products.
• Checking for missing components in industrial assembly kits.
• Sorting products into weight categories for distribution.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing material waste.

Typical capacity

Commonly handles products up to 5-10 kg, depending on the specific configuration.

Power supply

Typically requires a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, commonly 230V or 400V AC.

Throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput can range from 60 to 200 items per minute, influenced by product size and weight.

Accuracy

Units of this type typically offer accuracy within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the weighing range and product characteristics.

Conveyor width

Commonly features conveyor widths between 200mm and 400mm, suitable for various product sizes.

Construction material

Often constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability, particularly in food processing environments.

Footprint

A typical DS400 unit might occupy a floor space of approximately 1.5m to 2.5m in length and 0.8m to 1.2m in width.

• What kind of products can a Driver Southall DS Checkweigher handle?

  These checkweighers are versatile and can handle a wide range of packaged goods, including food items, pharmaceuticals, and industrial components, provided they fit within the unit's weight and dimension specifications.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What kind of rejection systems are typically found on these units?

• Can this checkweigher integrate with existing production lines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

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