Sartorius Checkweigher

• Ensuring products meet specified weight tolerances in food packaging lines.
• Verifying fill levels for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
• Detecting missing components in assembly processes.
• Sorting products by weight into different categories.
• Minimising product giveaway and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Typical throughput

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

Weighing accuracy

Units of this type commonly offer accuracy down to +/- 0.1g to +/- 1g, suitable for a wide range of products.

Product weight range

Typically, checkweighers like the Synus 10 can handle product weights from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Power supply

Commonly requires a standard industrial single-phase supply, such as 230V AC, 50Hz.

Footprint

The total length of checkweighers in this category is typically between 1.5m and 2.5m, with a width of around 0.6m to 1m.

Reject system

Ram reject systems are common for high-speed rejection of out-of-spec products, suitable for various package types.

Belt width

Belt widths for this type of checkweigher are typically between 15cm and 30cm, accommodating a range of product sizes.

• What kind of products can this checkweigher handle?

  A Sartorius Synus 10 checkweigher is typically suited for packaged food items, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and small industrial components that require precise weight verification.

• What maintenance is typically required for a used checkweigher?

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

• What are the common causes of inaccurate readings?

• Is spare parts availability generally good for Sartorius equipment?

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