High-speed industrial checkweigher for cartons and bottles

Ensure precise weight control and reject non-compliant packages in high-speed production lines with a versatile checkweighing solution for dry and wet environments.

Ensures Accurate Weighing and Quality Control

The Versa Chain Checkweigher from Thermo Scientific is engineered to enhance high-speed production lines in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods sectors. Its open chain design minimizes product build-up, ensuring easy cleaning and maintenance. Capable of processing up to 700 packages per minute, it expertly handles cartons, cans, bottles, and pouches. The checkweigher employs a robust weighframe and low-maintenance drive system, offering accuracy depending on the chain material—micropitch, nylatrin, or stainless steel. With a touchscreen interface for easy operation and configurable security levels, it integrates seamlessly with existing production systems. Optional features, such as an infeed conveyor and metal detector, further enhance its utility, while compliance with OIML and MID standards ensures reliable performance. The unit is constructed from 304 stainless steel to withstand harsh environments, featuring adjustable heights to suit various line setups. For increased control and inspection capabilities, upgrade kits are available for existing frames.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency with up to 700 packages per minute throughput.
  • Minimizes downtime with low-maintenance design and easy-clean features.
  • Ensures product quality and compliance with accurate weighing and rejection capabilities.
  • Adapts to diverse product lines with adjustable frame height and package flexibility.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing systems with optional conveyor and metal detection features.

General


Applications
Food,Beverage,Cartons,Consumer goods,Bottles,Pouches,Cans,Pharmaceutical
End products
Boxed pharmaceuticals,Soda cans,Bottled water,Canned soup,Juice pouches,Detergent pouches,Snack packaging,Cereal boxes,Shampoo bottles
Steps before
Filling,Capping,Labeling
Steps after
Packing,Metal Detection,Quality Control
Input ingredients
{ "input": ["cartons", "cans", "bottles", "pouches"], "output": ["weighed packages"], }
Output ingredients
{ "input": ["cartons", "cans", "bottles", "pouches"], "output": ["weighed packages"], }
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
±0.5 g,micropitch chain
±1.0 g,nylatrin chain
±1.5 g,stainless-steel chain (product/speed dependent)
2 standard deviations from mean
Speed Range (Metric)
6.1 - 167.6 m per minute
Speed Range (English)
50 - 550 ft. per minute
Operating Temperature
-10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F)
0-95% humidity
Voltage
115/220VAC +10% 50/60 Hz
Weight (English) Max.
Up to 25 lb. per product
Weight (Metric) Max.
Up to 11 kg per product
Height (English) Line
26 - 42 in.,adjustable in 2-in. increments
Height (Metric) Line
660.4 - 1,066.8 mm,adjustable in 50.8-mm increments
Frame Material
304 stainless steel
Washdown Option
Yes
Display Type
Touchscreen

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
High-speed weighing,control,and reject functions
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Configurable security access levels for quick adjustments
CIP/SIP
Washdown option available for easy cleaning
Cleaning method
Open chain design to minimize product build-up
Energy efficiency
Low-maintenance drive system

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Cleanability
Washdown Option
Density/particle size
Up to 25 lb / 11 kg

Product type Characteristics


Container type
Cartons,Cans,Bottles,Pouches

Physical Characteristics


Machine Frame Material
304 Stainless Steel
Height (English)
26 - 42 in.,adjustable in 2-in. increments
Height (Metric)
660.4 - 1,066.8 mm,adjustable in 50.8-mm increments
Speed Range (Metric)
6.1 - 167.6 m per minute
Speed Range (English)
50 - 550 ft. per minute
Weight (English) Max
Up to 25 lb. per product
Weight (Metric) Max
Up to 11 kg per product
Accuracy
±0.5 g,micropitch chain
±1.0 g,nylatrin chain
±1.5 g,stainless-steel chain (product/speed dependent)
2 standard deviations from mean
Display Type
Touchscreen
Washdown Option
Yes

Custom Options


Control panel type
Touchscreen
Integration possibilities
Optional infeed conveyor and metal detector
Security access levels
Configurable
Product memories
One hundred standard