Ishida - Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring product weight compliance in food packaging lines.
• Reducing product giveaway and optimising fill levels.
• Identifying and rejecting under/overweight products.
• Collecting production data for quality control and process improvement.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

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

Weighing accuracy

Commonly, checkweighers offer accuracy down to +/- 0.1g to 1g, suitable for most packaged food items.

Product weight range

Units of this type typically handle product weights from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Power supply

Most industrial checkweighers operate on a standard single-phase 230V AC supply, with some requiring 400V 3-phase.

Footprint

The overall length of checkweighers varies, but units with 300mm wide belts typically require a linear space of 1.5 to 2.5 metres.

Construction material

For food processing, units are commonly constructed from stainless steel to meet hygiene standards.

Environmental protection

Many checkweighers designed for food environments feature an IP65 rating or higher for washdown capability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the typical lifespan of a used checkweigher?

  With proper maintenance, a well-built checkweigher can have a operational lifespan of 10-15 years or more. Key components like load cells and belts may require periodic replacement.

• Can this checkweigher integrate with existing production lines?

• What kind of maintenance does a checkweigher require?

• Is specific software required to operate this equipment?

• What safety features are commonly found on these units?