Yamato - Yamato Checkweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Ensuring packaged food products meet specified weight targets before dispatch.
• Minimising product giveaway and reducing material waste in production lines.
• Detecting under-filled or over-filled packages to maintain quality control and regulatory compliance.
• Sorting products into different weight categories for specific packaging or distribution needs.

Typical Specifications

Typical weighing range

For this class of equipment, a weighing range of 20g to 2000g is commonly found.

Throughput

Throughput rates typically vary from 60 to 300 items per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Conveyor width

Common conveyor widths for units of this type range from 200mm to 400mm.

Power supply

Units typically require a single-phase 230V AC supply, 50Hz.

Construction material

Most checkweighers in food processing are constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Accuracy

Accuracy for this type of equipment is typically within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the product and speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this checkweigher handle?

  Checkweighers are generally suitable for a wide range of packaged products, including pouches, cartons, trays, and rigid containers. The specific product dimensions and stability will influence suitability.

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What maintenance is typically required for a checkweigher?

• Can this checkweigher integrate with existing production lines?

• What are the common causes of checkweigher inaccuracy?