Ishida - Checkweigher

• Ensuring products meet specified weight tolerances in food packaging lines.
• Verifying fill levels for pharmaceutical products to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Detecting missing components in assembly lines, such as leaflets or sachets within cartons.
• Sorting products into different weight categories for quality control or batching purposes.
• Reducing product giveaway and optimising material usage in manufacturing processes.

Typical throughput

For this class of Ishida checkweigher, throughput can typically range from 100 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Weighing accuracy

Units of this type commonly offer accuracy down to +/- 0.1g to 0.5g, crucial for precise weight control.

Weighing range

While this specific unit has a 1200g range, Ishida checkweighers typically cover ranges from a few grams up to 60kg for various applications.

Power supply

This unit is single-phase; checkweighers commonly operate on standard industrial single-phase (230V) or three-phase (400V) power supplies.

Conveyor belt width

Common belt widths for units of this type range from 200mm to 400mm, accommodating various product dimensions.

Environmental protection

Many Ishida checkweighers, especially those for food, feature IP ratings (e.g., IP65) for washdown capability, suitable for wet environments.

• What kind of products can this checkweigher handle?

  Ishida checkweighers are versatile and can handle a wide range of packaged products, including pouches, cartons, trays, and rigid containers, provided they fit the conveyor dimensions and weight range.

• Is this unit suitable for a washdown environment?

• What kind of rejection system does this model typically have?

• Can this checkweigher integrate with existing production lines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used Ishida 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