The possibilities of automatic checkweighers for dynamic weighing in the product flow

In many production facilities today, automatic checkweighers are recommended for quality assurance at the end of the line. Otherwise, manufacturers cannot meet their own standards or legally prescribed guidelines in industries such as the food sector over the long term. To avoid errors and manual corrections, the automatic checkweigher should be positioned at the critical areas of the production process. This is the only way for production companies to guarantee safety.

Automatic weighing is essential and your precision checkweigher should also always deliver accurate results. This is exactly what Wipotec weighing systems are designed for: they guarantee automatic precision even at the highest speeds. You get state-of-the-art weighing technology whose unique modularity provides your weighing system with additional inspection modules if required. Take a look at our wide range of products and find the ideal weighing solution for your business:

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Why automatic weighing is an advantage in both large and small production lines

An automatic checkweigher can make day-to-day work in product manufacturing and packaging much easier. In contrast to a static scale, not every item has to be placed manually on the device and weighed individually. If the weighing system operates automatically, the weighing belt is incorporated in the production line and the weight is measured as it passes through the production line. Your company can thus save a lot of resources in the future with a one-off investment.

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In summary, the following processes, among others, work seamlessly with our dynamic weighing technology:

Transport and handling: To ensure that the goods reach the automatic checkweigher safely, the system spaces the individual items at the required distances. Suitable modules such as a star wheel for cylindrical containers ensure adequate spacing without any external intervention.

The actual weight check: Your products can thus be transferred immediately from the line to the weighing belt without wasting any time. Thanks to Wipotec’s highly developed Weigh Cells, the weighing process takes place automatically. And despite constant movement, no accuracy is lost – on the contrary. Our precision checkweighers guarantee accurate results.

Detection, evaluation and documentation: The measured values, which are often communicated in fractions of a second, are automatically saved by the software of your weighing system. This means that all results are subsequently available in practical overviews. At the same time, you can follow the current processes in real time on the central display.

Subsequent ejection: Here at Wipotec, every module is part of the same system. An ejector is also connected to the automatic checkweigher, as is the metal detector. Communication between the modules is automated and therefore runs smoothly.

Other processes also require significantly fewer manual operations. The flexibility of the weighing technology makes it possible, for example, to effortlessly adjust the systems to different product dimensions, which reduces manual effort even more. Once your automatic checkweigher has been set up, it becomes an integral part of the line. The line is thus fully automated.

Fast and precise: Automatic checkweigher with four lanes

The video features the application of a Wipotec automatic checkweigher, which here verifies several small pots simultaneously. This example clearly shows the advantages of dynamic weighing technology. Multilane weighing is, of course, particularly noteworthy, as it achieves the highest speeds simultaneously on four tracks. In addition, a star wheel automatically spaces the pots at the entrance to the weighing system so that weighing accuracy is kept at the usual high level.

The correct distances for your product sizes can be set on the intuitive user interface, where the weight values of each lane can also be read separately during operation. If a pot does not correspond to the desired weight, blow nozzles eject the item in question. Ejecting products with the wrong weight is therefore just as automatic as weighing. If required, optical inspection systems can be easily integrated into this process to further optimize your quality control.

Wipotec automatic checkweighers can do more

Generally speaking, the primary purpose of an automatic checkweigher is to check the weight of products as they pass through, in order to uphold quality standards. The system is thus an essential part of any modern production line. If you choose a weighing solution from Wipotec, your system can do much more than just highly accurate weight checking.

For example, if you are a pharmaceutical company that produces narrow vials of liquid pharmaceuticals, you can also check the filling level and the completeness of the contents during automatic weighing. Overfilling packages means you are giving away money, whereas serial underfilling can damage the reputation of your brand. In addition, the regulations applicable on many markets impose penalties for ignoring certain limits.

Moreover, the weighing system can automatically include further modules. For example, a metal detector is recommended for detecting foreign bodies in pre-packaged food, as it reliably identifies a wide range of metallic foreign bodies. Do you need an automatic checkweigher with complete all-round protection against contamination? We recommend our X-ray system. With Wipotec, you are always prepared for all situations.

In addition to innovative inspection solutions, we also supplement our weighing technology with modules for marking or labeling. This is how you add all the necessary identifiers to your product or packaging. Even printing a variety of 2D codes that are precisely customized to your brand has long been a reality with Wipotec. Find the optimal automatic checkweigher that perfectly meets your requirements for precision and efficiency.

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Compact and efficient: How weighing systems automatically find a place in the smallest of spaces

Here we see a model of the HC-A series during automatic weighing. The specialty of this application is the space-saving installation of the entire weighing system. The items are reliably removed from the product flow by a top-bottom belt and transferred directly to the weighing technology. This stable transportation ensures the precision of the automatic checkweigher.

In the standard version, an ejection system is usually added downstream to sort out underweight or overweight products. The automatic checkweigher, for example, ensures that only flawless goods reach the end of the line. Alternatively, the HC-M series for the medium-range application area or the EC-E checkweighers for entry-level use are available. Whatever you decide, your weighing system will automatically be prepared for all eventualities.

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