Your weighing system for maximum weighing control – dynamic weighing with weighing solutions from Wipotec
A weighing system for manufacturers is mainly used to determine product weight. To comply with both internal quality requirements and external specifications, this weighing control, which is integrated directly into the conveyor belt, should be absolutely reliable and as precise as it is fast. This is the specialty of Wipotec’s weighing solutions. Our innovative Weigh Cells guarantee dynamic weighing at the highest level.
Furthermore, your weighing system can even automatically perform additional tasks such as filling level or completeness checking of the contents, if you require this. We always design weighing systems to suit the application for which they are intended. Additional modules for optical inspection or marking can therefore also be included.
Your personal Wipotec contact will know which extensions are recommended in individual cases or when an upgrade is worthwhile:
Finding the right weighing system
So you’ve made the decision to buy a dynamic checkweigher – but which weighing system should you choose? While our improved product finder can help with detailed questions, we recommend getting an overview of the complete range first. With Wipotec, you can choose between a variety of weighing solutions, each of which is suitable for different uses.
We divide our checkweighers into three basic categories:
Essential EC-E: Our cost- and space-saving entry-level models, which enable precise weighing control at speeds of up to 150 pcs/min.
Medium HC-M: The bestsellers for medium-sized applications of up to 250 pcs/min, to ensure that your end-of-line quality control is always successful.
Avantgarde HC-A: The most comprehensive weighing system with throughputs of up to 650 pcs/min offering maximum flexibility of features thanks to modular design.
Whatever the choice, Wipotec weighing solutions ensure that your products are weighed dynamically and reliably. Each weighing system guarantees an exact weight check including the associated documentation. It is your choice whether you need a high-speed weighing system, for example, or a wash down hygienic design to meet the specific requirements of your industry. So make sure you secure your goods appropriately.
Even the contents of pre-packaged items can be checked again before delivery. A weighing system from Wipotec protects against both underfilling and overfilling. Both must be avoided at all costs, as too little content can permanently damage a brand’s image (and possibly also violate legal limits), while too much of a good thing can reduce the profit margin. That is why a thorough weighing check is always worthwhile.
The choice is yours – and you are guaranteed the best weighing system for your process
Alternatively, you can go directly to our product page and look for the appropriate weighing system. Browse the entire range or simply filter by throughput and weight – along with other options.
Weighing control and more: One system, versatile inspections
Often, a weighing system that checks the weight of products at the end of the manufacturing process is only the first step towards comprehensive quality assurance. In the food sector, for example, there are numerous regulations in the European and global markets that require additional controls.
However, space in the production facilities remains limited, which is why a compact complete solution is a great advantage. The video shows such a system for individually packaged salamis. Wipotec combines a weighing system with three other inspection units:
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The process begins with the optical inspection, which checks the shape and quantity of sausages. This is immediately followed by our X-ray system, which uses X-rays to identify foreign bodies and ensure that products are complete. The results of both modules can be viewed in real time on the easy-to-access touchscreen.
In addition, a metal detector provides additional protection against contamination before the products finally pass through the weighing system. Defective items are automatically sorted out following dynamic weighing. A salami of insufficient weight ends up in a different container than contaminated goods.
Weighing solutions that combine several inspection modules in a coordinated system make day-to-day production much easier. With a weighing system from Wipotec, not only does everything come together on the central interface, but the teaching-in of the various components is also simple and user-friendly.
So the more elements you add, the smoother the quality and weighing control will run. This is the main advantage of Wipotec’s holistic approach – everything under one roof. The majority of processes are automated, ultimately making the entire production process more reliable.
Individual weighing solutions for a wide range of industries
In many industries, manufacturers have for some time been unable to manage without a dynamic weighing system at the end of the line. In addition, the constant introduction of new regulations requires weighing solutions that can also take over other product controls. For example, the salamis mentioned above always have to be free of foreign bodies and thus safe for consumption. This is required, among others, by the German Prepackaging Regulation (FpackV) or, at the EU level, Directive 76/211/EEC, which also requires seamless documentation and precise marking.
Strict rules also apply in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly with regard to serialization. That is why Wipotec develops customized weighing systems that can still cover a wide range of products and packaging formats. By purchasing one of our checkweighers, you will receive a comprehensive weighing system that enables measurements in the milligram range. This means you can even check the exact number of blister packs in a sealed medicine package or detect whether the package insert has been omitted.
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Our weighing solutions are also ideal for checking the weight of liquid medicines in their containers, as the next application example shows.
Dynamic weighing with double the power
Here you can see a special version of the HC-A-IS weighing system, in which two weighing solutions are connected in parallel. Weighing control is equally efficient and takes up very little space. The main area of application for this weighing system is the testing of upright packs, as demonstrated by the use of small containers. These types of containers can pose real challenges for less precise weighing systems, as it is often difficult to guarantee a constant product flow and thus an accurate weight measurement.
Small containers can also easily topple over and disrupt the production process. Therefore, any containers that have fallen over are separated out before the weight check. A star wheel then separates the containers and prepares them for dynamic weighing. A very small filling quantity, as in this case, requires extremely precise weighing control. Wipotec’s Weigh Cells operate using the principle of electro-magnetic force restoration (EMFR).
Convinced? Our weighing systems really do have something for everyone. And if you do have any unanswered questions, we will be happy to clarify these in a face-to-face meeting. Our team is ready to help you:
