Checkweigher for pharmaceutical and food industries

Ensure precise weight measurement and reliable product rejection in high-speed production lines with a checkweigher designed for versatility and accuracy across diverse solid products.

Weighs and Inspects Pharmaceutical and Food Products

The Versa Rx Pharmaceutical Checkweigher from Thermo Scientific offers exceptional accuracy and reliability for demanding pharmaceutical and food industry applications. Engineered to maintain precise weighing with an accuracy of better than ±50 mg at 3 sigma, it operates efficiently at speeds up to 550 ppm. This checkweigher is ideal for inspecting a diverse range of products, including aspirin tablets, hard candy, gel toothpaste, and more, ensuring product integrity across varying packaging types like blister packs and carton boxes. Featuring USB, serial, parallel, FTP Ethernet, and Modbus connections, it integrates seamlessly within existing production lines. Built with stainless steel for durability, it complies with CE standards, ensuring robust performance in continuous, high-speed operations. The Versa Rx facilitates a reliable inspection process with fail-proof rejection mechanisms such as Air Jet and Air Flipper for uncompromised quality control. Designed with maintenance in mind, it offers a hygienic, easy-to-clean structure without a washdown option. With the potential for 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, it supports data management needs in regulated environments.

Benefits

  • Ensures compliance and quality by maintaining precise weight checks at high speeds.
  • Improves efficiency with seamless integration using multiple connectivity options.
  • Enhances product safety with robust, fail-proof rejection mechanisms.
  • Facilitates ease of use and maintenance with a user-friendly, hygienic design.
  • Supports regulatory data management through optional 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.

General


Applications
Plastic bottles,Sachets,Pharmaceutical tablets,Toothpaste,Blister packs,Small bags,Sweets,Aerosols,Ball bearings,Carton boxes,Glass bottles
End products
Steel ball bearings,Shampoo sachets,Deodorant aerosols,Hard candy,Cereal carton boxes,Small snack bags,Cold medicine blister packs,Aspirin tablets,Water plastic bottles,Wine glass bottles,Gel toothpaste
Steps before
Formulation,Mixing,Molding
Steps after
Packaging,Labeling,Quality Inspection
Input ingredients
dulces,pasta dentífrica,rodamientos de bolas,saquitos,paquetes de blíster,cajas de cartón,botellas de plástico,botellas de vidrio,bolsas,aerosoles pequeños
Output ingredients
Market info
Thermo Fisher Scientific is renowned for providing innovative scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, and engineered-to-order solutions across various industries, esteemed for their high-quality products and expertise in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
± 50 mg at 3 sigma
Speed
Up to 550 ppm
Detection speed
Up to 450 ppm
Rejection methods
Air Jet,Air Bopper,Air Flipper
Air Pressure Requirement
5.5 bar (80 psi) 600 kPa
Electrical Requirements
115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz
Humidity Operating Range
20 - 50% non-condensing
Working Temperature
5 °C to 40 °C (41 °F to 104 °F)
Maximum Weight (Slack Belt)
2-300 g
Maximum Weight (Taut Belt)
10-500 g
Connectivity
USB
Serial
Parallel
FTP Ethernet
Modbus
Material
Stainless Steel

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
CIP/SIP
Not available
Changeover time
Not specified
Energy efficiency
Not specified
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Material
Acero inoxidable
Height
625 - 1000 mm
Belt type
Slack belt / Taut belt
Discharge method
Air Jet,Air Bopper,Air Flipper
Temperature range
5 °C a 40 °C