Ward Bekker ACW25 Metal Detector Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food products.
• Verifying product weight against pre-set targets for quality control.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and standards.
• Minimising product recall risks due to foreign body contamination or incorrect weight.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

Commonly ranges from 60 to 200 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

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

Construction material

Units of this type are almost exclusively constructed from food-grade stainless steel.

Detection sensitivity

For this class of equipment, sensitivity can typically detect ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants down to sub-millimetre sizes.

Weighing accuracy

Commonly offers accuracy within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the product weight range.

Footprint

Overall length for a twin-lane unit is typically between 2500mm and 4000mm, with a width of approximately 800mm to 1200mm.

Belt width

For twin-lane systems, individual belt widths are commonly between 50mm and 150mm.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What types of products can this unit handle?

  This type of equipment is suitable for a wide range of packaged food products, including confectionery, baked goods, ready meals, and frozen foods, provided they fit within the specified dimensions.

• Is this unit suitable for wet environments?

• What maintenance is typically required?

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

• What is the typical lifespan of such equipment?

• Does this unit come with calibration certificates?