Easiweigh - Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring products meet specified weight tolerances in food packaging lines.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing waste in manufacturing.
• 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-packaged goods.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of equipment, throughput commonly ranges from 60 to 200 items per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Weighing accuracy

Typically, accuracy for checkweighers of this type is ±0.5g to ±2g, varying with product weight and line speed.

Product weight range

Units like the PW 250 commonly handle product weights from a few grams up to 5-10 kg.

Conveyor belt width

Commonly, conveyor widths are between 200mm and 350mm, suitable for various package sizes.

Power supply

Typically requires a standard single-phase 230V AC supply, 50Hz.

Construction materials

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

Rejection system

Commonly features pneumatic pushers, air blast, or drop-down conveyors for rejecting non-conforming products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the typical footprint of a checkweigher like this?

  The footprint for a checkweigher of this type is commonly around 1000mm to 1500mm in length and 600mm to 800mm in width, not including any infeed/outfeed conveyors.

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

• What kind of maintenance does a used checkweigher typically require?

• Is calibration required for checkweighers?

• What types of products are suitable for a checkweigher of this model?