Easiweigh - Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring product weight compliance in food packaging lines.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing waste in production.
• Identifying under- or overweight packages for rejection or rework.
• Maintaining consistent product quality and meeting regulatory standards.
• Providing data for production monitoring and process optimisation.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

Throughput commonly ranges from 60 to 300 items per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a single-phase 230V AC supply, with some larger systems needing three-phase.

Weighing accuracy

For this class of equipment, accuracy is commonly within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the load cell and product.

Product weight range

Checkweighers typically handle products from a few grams up to 10-20 kg, with specialised units for heavier items.

Conveyor belt width

Common belt widths are between 200mm and 400mm, suitable for a variety of package sizes.

Rejection system

Units often feature air blast, pusher, or drop-down reject mechanisms for non-conforming products.

Construction material

Typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the typical footprint of a checkweigher?

  The footprint commonly varies, but a standard unit might be around 1000mm to 1500mm in length and 600mm to 800mm in width, excluding any infeed/outfeed conveyors.

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

• What kind of maintenance is typically required for a checkweigher?

• Is calibration necessary for a used checkweigher?

• What types of products can a checkweigher handle?