Industrial weighing conveyor for continuous and batch weighing

Optimize your fresh produce workflow with precision weighing, ensuring consistent product quality and reducing waste in your salad and vegetable processing operations.

Weighs Loose-Leaf Produce and Fresh Vegetables

The Weighing Conveyor WB from Sormac is essential for precise batch and continuous weighing in the food processing industry. Equipped with four load cells, this conveyor ensures accurate weight measurement for loose-leaf products and fresh vegetables like mixed salad greens and pre-chopped kale. Uniquely designed for integration into existing production lines, it handles both manual and automated infeed, making it versatile for different operational setups. With a programmable control box, it allows for the storage of various recipes, enhancing production flexibility. Its optional touchscreen interface guides operators during manual mixing, ensuring consistent output. Constructed for inline use, it seamlessly connects with upstream and downstream equipment, such as preparation tables and salad washers. This system’s adaptability and precision make it an invaluable component for food processing companies aiming for efficiency and accuracy in product handling.

Benefits

  • Ensures precise weight accuracy, optimizing product quality and reducing material waste.
  • Integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Adapts to variable production needs with customizable recipe storage.
  • Facilitates operator ease with optional touchscreen controls, streamlining manual processes.
  • Versatile for batch and continuous operations, increasing production flexibility.

General


Applications
Loose-leaf products,Fresh produce,Vegetables,Salads
End products
Packaged baby spinach,Mixed salad greens,Ready-to-eat vegetable mixes,Pre-washed lettuce,Shredded cabbage,Pre-chopped kale,Fresh-cut salad mixes,Bagged salad kits
Steps before
Manual discharge,Infeed conveyor loading,Mixing
Steps after
Batch weighing,Continuous weighing,Discharge to elevator belt,Recipe storage
Input ingredients
loose-leaf products,infeed conveyor products
Output ingredients
weighed products,discharged products
Market info
Sormac is known for its expertise in manufacturing high-quality vegetable processing equipment, particularly peeling, washing, and slicing machines, with a strong reputation for innovation, reliability, and customer-focused solutions in the food processing industry.

Technical Specifications


Load Cells
4 load cells
Weighing Mode
Batch/continuous
Discharge Method
Manual/automatic
Program Processing
Central control box
Touchscreen Option
Available
Recipe Storage
Available

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Cleanability
Easy to clean surfaces
Density/particle size
Adaptable for loose-leaf products

Product type Characteristics


Product handling
Loose-leaf products

Physical Characteristics


Load cells
4 load cells
Feed method
Manual or infeed conveyor
Discharge method
Elevator belt
Control panel type
Touchscreen (optional)
Customization
Various recipe storage

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator panel with touchscreen (optional)
Integration possibilities
Batch weighing and continuous weighing
Discharge method
Manual or from an infeed conveyor