OCS - HC Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring products meet specified weight tolerances in food packaging lines.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing waste in production processes.
• Detecting under- or overweight packages to maintain quality control and compliance.
• Integrating into automated production lines for high-speed weight verification.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Units of this class commonly handle up to 200-300 items per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Weighing range

Typically, checkweighers like the HC model are suited for products ranging from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Accuracy

For this class of equipment, accuracy is commonly in the range of +/- 0.1g to +/- 1g, depending on the specific load cell and product.

Conveyor belt width

Commonly, belt widths are between 200mm and 400mm, accommodating various product sizes.

Power supply

Typically requires a standard industrial single-phase or three-phase supply, such as 230V or 400V AC, 50Hz.

Construction material

Units designed for food processing are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Reject mechanism

Commonly features air blast, pusher, or diverter arm reject mechanisms for out-of-spec products.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this checkweigher handle?

  This type of checkweigher is typically used for packaged food items such as pouches, cartons, trays, and bottles, within its specified weight and dimension limits.

• Is this unit suitable for a wet or washdown environment?

• What kind of integration options are typically available?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

• Can this checkweigher be recalibrated for different product weights?