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Industrial-checkweighers

Dosing systems are a line of hoppers, feeders, filling machines, and checkweighers that operate in sync to dispense materials accurately. Dosing is an essential feature of the packaging process, whether you’re filling shampoo bottles or tea bags. But dosing equipment is critical for formulations, too, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. Imprecise dosing may cause quality degradation in the best-case scenario. In the worst scenario, it creates serious health risks.

Dosing

Weighing

Herbs have always been shrouded in mystery. The delicate plans produce overpowering bouquets and potent remedies. Herbal extraction technology gets to the core of this mystery and makes bioactive compounds available for a range of applications. Rich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and aromas, herbal extracts are vital ingredients for medicines, foods, cosmetics, and wellness products.

Herbal extracts

Organic fertilizer production has ancient roots, tracing its origins to ancient farmers who used natural materials like animal manure, compost, and crop residues to improve soil fertility. This sustainable tradition of repurposing organic waste for agricultural benefits has endured through the ages, handed down from one generation of farmers to the next. Producing organic fertilizer industrially involves a series of steps such as extraction, granulation, drying, and employs a combination of organic fertilizer production equipment.

Organic fertilizer

A checkweigher is a manual or an automatic machine used for checking the weight of packaged products. It is normally installed at the end of a production line and ensures that the weight of each unit is within the standard range. A high-speed production line requires a checkweigher that can match the speed of the process. Small or low-weight products, such as pharmaceutical capsules require high accuracy checkweighers for quality control purposes.

Industrial

In high-volume production lines, accurately managing and verifying the weight of medium to large products is essential. Challenges include maintaining production efficiency while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and managing larger, heavier items like bags and boxes with precision.
<h2>Ensure weight accuracy for medium-large formats</h2>
The checkweighers by Antares Vision Group are designed for medium-large formats, offering precise weight control for primary and secondary packings. These checkweighers utilize brushless motors, planetary gearboxes, and transmission without pulleys to handle products with substantial weights and dimensions. Featuring a 12-inch touchscreen operator interface, these systems allow for comprehensive management, from setup to product-specific features and acceptance parameters for up to 254 product recipes. Constructed from stainless steel AISI 304 and aluminium treated in hard nickel and anodized, they are durable and suitable for harsh industrial environments. Their modular design supports the introduction of new product formats over time. Compliance with Industry 4.0 standards ensures seamless integration with external systems, and remote assistance capabilities reduce maintenance costs. The systems have achieved MID metrological approval and conform to CE, BRC, IFS, HACCP, and GMP standards.

Industrial checkweighers for medium-large products

Industrial inspection equipment is used for checking compliance with health, safety, and quality control standards. For that reason, inspection systems are most commonly utilized in the food and pharmaceutical industry but, they are also used in other industries too. Inspection solutions are often integrated into a production process or production line. Visual inspection systems perform checks to detect variation in size, shape, and color and ensure the presence of labels and closures. Check-weigh systems help ensure that product packages are not under or over-filled. Metal detection systems can help guard against the presence of foreign objects in product containers and X-ray inspection equipment is used to detect physical defects and to ensure high quality package seal integrity.

Inspection

Complex processes call for continuous tracking and monitoring systems that help you to keep the manufacturing operation under control. The technology analyzes the components in the production phase for divergence in behavior or changes in conditions. Based on advanced software applications, monitoring platforms make sure that your products satisfy the quality criteria while they are being developed.

Monitoring

solid

Achieving precise placement of plastic lids on wet wipe packets is crucial in the packaging industry. Challenges include maintaining accuracy at high speeds and ensuring uniform placement to avoid product waste and inefficiencies.
<h2>Ensures precise lid placement on wet wipe packets</h2>
The CM Series by IMA Group is an advanced lid applicator system designed for high-speed, precise application of plastic lids on wet wipe packaging. This system features top-class 4-axis Delta Robots with reduced arm backlash for minimal vibrations, ensuring precision in lid placement. It comes in two models: CM100, which can handle up to 95 packs per minute, and CM150, capable of processing up to 150 packs per minute thanks to its dual robot setup. The CM Series is aimed at accuracy, boasting a placement precision of ±1.5 mm, and includes an intuitive HMI for easy operation and recipe retrieval. A low vibration frame and multi-axis drive technology further enhance accuracy and efficiency, contributing to minimal scrap rates (<2%). Both versions are equipped with flexible lid magazines for quick changeovers, accommodating various lid shapes and sizes. The CM Series is ideal for manufacturers seeking high-speed packaging with minimal operator intervention.

Lid applicator for wet wipe packaging

Conveyor systems are used for moving materials from one location to another. Considerations for choosing a suitable industrial conveying system include the nature of the product, its physical state, the desired conveying rate, and sensitivity of the product to heat and mechanical shock. Conveying equipment is used in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, biomass, and mineral industries to move materials around a warehouse as well as to transport bulk powders, granules, and grains for processing and filling. These types of systems are usually automated and there is a wide variety of solutions to choose when it comes to the type of conveyor. Types include screw, gravity, chain, roller and belt conveyors.

Conveying

Labels provide customers with important information about both your product and your brand. Different labeling technology attaches the printed film to the packaging using a range of methods such as shrink wrapping, side sealing, and adhesives. For added traceability and protection, you may also use serialization coding equipment and anti-tampering labeling systems.

Labeling

<span style="font-weight: 400">At last, you reached the final stage of processing your product - welcome to the packing world! Packing preserves and protects a product from damage, spoilage, and contamination while it makes its way from the production line to the consumer or further production. Depending on which industry your products belong to, the type of primary packaging equipment can change drastically. You need to pay careful attention to products with </span><span style="font-weight: 400">chemicals or hazardous substances since they can be potentially dangerous to human health. </span>

Packing

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining aseptic conditions while filling and closing sterile bags is crucial. Traditional methods often face challenges in achieving consistency and minimizing human intervention, which can introduce contamination risks.
<h2>Automates liquid and powder filling processes</h2>
The SMART DB2 by IMA Life is a sterile bag filling and closing system designed for high-speed pharmaceutical applications. Working with flexible materials, it addresses non-repeatability issues in aseptic processes. It fills multi-chamber, Ready-To-Use sterile bags with both powder and liquid products using dosing disks for powders and mass-flow technology for liquids. The integrated CIP SIP system ensures thorough cleaning and sterilization in place, reducing the need for part removal and autoclaving. The system can fill up to 42 bags per minute, with volumes of 50ml for liquids and 3.5 grams for powders. The entire line operates under isolation technology to avoid contamination, and features automated weighing and robotic technologies to minimize operator intervention.

Sterile bag filling and closing system

Industrial cleaning equipment is used to wash or disinfect machinery and the production/warehouse area. It may also be used to sterilize the product, equipment, tools, floor or work surfaces and to purify or clean the product by removing impurities. Choosing a suitable cleaning system depends on the type of product or equipment to be cleaned, the sensitivity of the product to heat, pressure, and chemicals, and the level of sterility desired.

Cleaning

Filling lines are used extensively in all industries, such as food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetics, to accurately package different products into a container suitable for that product. Although the filling process is at the very end of the production line, it is no less important than the earlier steps. Last but not least, the idiom that dates back to 1382 when John Wyclif wrote the firste the laste, and the laste the firste, indicates just that the last things on a list are just as valuable as the previous ones. In this case, this idiom fits perfectly.

Filling

Industrial sterilization processes are employed in different industries to completely eliminate all living microorganisms from the final product. For instance, in food processing, sterilization equipment is used to produce a stable product with a long shelf-life by eradicating harmful bio-contaminants. Instead, in the medical field, sterilization technologies aim to prevent the transmission of microbes to patients by sterilizing all the tools and medical devices that come in contact with the patient. Most sterilization equipment, such as autoclaves, employs high-temperature pressurized steam to destroy bacteria and disinfect surfaces from spores. Other methods include radiation sterilization or using chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for disinfection.

Sterilization

liquid

Powder

Continuous

Ensuring accurate weight control in pharmaceutical production is crucial to comply with regulatory standards and guarantee product efficacy. When handling high volumes of capsules, precision in weighing is essential to maintain consistent quality and avoid costly reworks or rejects.
<h2>Achieve precise weight control</h2>
The PRECISA by IMA is designed to provide 100% weight control and selection of pharmaceutical products packed in hard gelatin and HPMC capsules. With a compact design that saves space in production areas, PRECISA combines high production speeds with precise weighing accuracy. A reliable product transfer system minimizes vibrations, ensuring accurate weight measurements. Out-of-weight products are automatically rejected into a specific container. The machine also features a quick size changeover, fail-safe rejection of faulty capsules, and the ability to connect inline with all capsule fillers currently on the market. It can weigh capsules ranging from 1 to 2,000 mg with a standard deviation accuracy of ± 1 mg. The system is efficient and designed to minimize downtime due to its automatic unclogging of feeding channels.

Precision weight-checking for pharmaceutical capsules

Handling

Industrial measurement equipment is used as a crucial step before products leave the production line. These measuring instruments check for correct dosage and standards. Equipment for measurement and control employs a wide range of technologies to detect inconsistencies in volumes, sizes, weights, and fill levels as well as to inspect goods for quality against a set of criteria. Specialized measuring tools allow you to minimize the probability for error to its lowest possible, ensuring that both products and packaging meet your benchmarks.

Measurement &amp; Control

Rejecting

In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the highest level of cleanliness for bottles is crucial to ensure product safety and comply with stringent GMP requirements. Traditional cleaning methods may not adequately remove debris or contaminants, leading to potential quality issues.
<h2>Cleans and removes debris from bottles</h2>
The IMA Swiftpack inline Bottle Blower is designed to meet the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring bottles are thoroughly cleaned before filling. Bottles are introduced inline and inverted over oscillating air-jet nozzles that penetrate inside each bottle with clean air. A static elimination device assists in removing any possible debris, which is then collected and extracted through the customer's system. After the rinse cycle, bottles are re-inverted onto the conveyor for exit. Supported by validation documentation, this system easily integrates with other IMA Swiftpack equipment on new or existing packaging lines. It boasts features such as ergonomic, low-maintenance design, stainless steel construction, fully interlocked guarding, and an efficient in-feed and out-feed detection system. Capable of handling up to 180 bottles per minute, with a bottle diameter range of 25 mm to 90 mm and height range of 50 mm to 195 mm.

Inline bottle cleaner for pharmaceuticals

Maintaining production quality and ensuring safety in food processing requires thorough examination for contaminants and accurate weight control. Manufacturers often face challenges related to quality assurance without efficient, space-saving solutions.
<h2>Inspect and weigh your products seamlessly</h2>
The Metal Detector Combi by ILPRA is an integrated system that combines two essential functions in one compact unit: metal detection and checkweighing. Designed to handle small to medium-sized products, this system is ideal for manufacturers requiring complete production control on a limited footprint. Initially, each product passes through the metal detector to identify any contaminants. If no metal is detected, the product is routed to the checkweigher to ensure it meets weight specifications. Despite performing two separate inspections, the Metal Detector Combi is user-friendly, allowing operators to manage both processes through a single, central control panel. This efficiency minimizes the need for multiple standalone units, reducing space and maintenance requirements.

Metal detector for small to medium-sized products

In various industrial packing operations, maintaining precise product weight is crucial to meeting regulatory standards and minimizing waste. Errors in product weight can lead to non-compliance with legal weight requirements, product rejection, and reduced productivity.
<h2>Ensure weight accuracy and compliance</h2>
The ILPRA Check-Weigher is an industrial solution designed to verify the end weight of your product. It eliminates products with a weight outside the specified range, enhancing productivity and accuracy in packaging. Featuring high-quality components and materials, the system is both durable and reliable. The machine is equipped with easily removable, washable plates, reducing downtime during cleaning. It is user-friendly, with an intuitive touchscreen interface that simplifies learning, configuration, and product changeovers. This solution is particularly beneficial in maintaining compliance with legal weight requirements and minimizing product waste.

Industrial check-weigher for accurate product weight verification

In production lines dealing with outer packaging, the need to swiftly remove faulty crates, cardboard boxes, or shrink wrap packages is critical. Incorrectly packaged items not only disrupt operations but could also result in considerable costs and machine downtime if not addressed efficiently.
<h2>Ensures accurate rejection and distribution</h2>
The HEUFT case rejector is designed to efficiently remove faulty cases from the production line. It features load-dependent control systems that adjust the rejection force based on the weight of each case, ensuring smooth removal of non-brand and defective packaging. HEUFT offers various models, including the xcase, which guarantees brand purity by adapting the force to the load, and the xtray with three rejection fingers for tray removal. For different case types, the maxi-flip ensures consistent rejection distances, while the maxi-laner offers a compact solution for space-constrained environments by rejecting and distributing cases onto multiple lanes.

Industrial case rejector for faulty packaging

Sorting is the process of arranging items systematically, using a specified criterion, to categorize and group similar items and identify non-conforming items for removal. The choice of a sorting machine depends on the type of item to sort, the sorting criteria, the number of categories that the items need to be sorted into, sorting speed, and accuracy. Sorting machines can be used in the food processing industry for sorting and categorizing fruits, vegetables, empty bottles, crates, and other items; other examples include sorting of tablets and capsules by weight for quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. As well as sorting waste in the recycling industry. Manual sorting is a laborious task however, with the use of specialized equipment, manufacturers are able to automate their sorting at high speeds.

Sorting

In the beverage, food, and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring the safety of full containers is critical. Foreign objects such as glass shards, metal fragments, and stones pose significant safety risks that must be addressed efficiently during production.
<h2>Monitors and identifies foreign objects continuously</h2>
The HEUFT eXaminer II XAC is a high-precision inspection system designed for full containers of liquid, paste-like, or spreadable products. Utilizing advanced pulsed X-ray technology, it identifies even minute foreign objects within opaque substances. The system uses a combination of double X-ray inspections and real-time image processing via the HEUFT reflexx A.I. to ensure thorough product examination. The easy-to-clean HEUFT CleanDesign and automated HEUFT SPECTRUM II platform make it suitable for hygienically sensitive environments. Capable of inspecting up to 1,200 containers per minute, it provides reliable product safety with minimal false rejection rates. HEUFT's intuitive NaVi interface further simplifies operation and maintenance, ensuring error-free use.

Foreign object inspection for full containers

Detection

Ensuring the integrity of empty cans before the filling process in food production is crucial. Faults like deformations or contamination can lead to blockages and product recalls, affecting efficiency and safety.
<h2>Detect and reject faulty cans efficiently</h2>
The HEUFT canLine II is an advanced inspection solution designed to identify and remove defective empty cans from production lines in the food industry. Utilizing a top-down color sensor camera developed in-house, it effectively detects deformations, such as oval openings and warped edges, that compromise sealability and packaging integrity. The integrated adaptive LED illumination and high-performance image evaluation ensure precise identification of dents, contaminants, and foreign objects within the can. Capable of inspecting up to 1,200 cans per minute, the system monitors all aspects of the can, including the neck finish, flange, inner walls, and base. Optional modules allow for even more detailed inspections, such as weld seam analysis, at reduced speeds. The HEUFT SPECTRUM II control unit enhances automation, enabling quick format changes and ensuring seamless operation with minimal downtime. HEUFT's modular design supports easy upgrading, making the canLine II a scalable solution for dynamic production environments.

Empty can inspection system for food industry

In the beverage industry, ensuring the microbiological purity of sensitive drinks is crucial. PET bottles prone to leaks or closure faults can compromise the product's safety and stability, leading to spoilage and waste.
<h2>Detect and reject faulty bottles</h2>
The HEUFT Squeezer II is an advanced solution for detecting and managing leaks in PET bottles. This system utilizes comparative fill level detection and internal pressure measurement to identify even the smallest leaks, thereby safeguarding product integrity. It adapts automatically to different bottle shapes for fast brand changes, enhancing operational efficiency. The high degree of automation provided by the HEUFT SPECTRUM II platform and the intuitive HEUFT NaVi user guidance makes operation straightforward. Furthermore, it integrates optional technologies such as camera, ultrasonic, and high-frequency sensors for comprehensive closure checks. Capable of handling up to 72,000 bottles per hour, this system ensures rigorous quality control with minimal human intervention. HEUFT Systemtechnik GmbH manufactures this solution, known for its durability and precision.

Automatic leakage detection for Pet bottles

In industries where the accuracy of packaged goods' weight is critical, managing variations can be challenging. Ensuring products meet specified weight standards is essential for regulatory compliance and customer satisfaction. This is especially important in food and pharmaceutical sectors where inconsistency can lead to significant issues.
<h2>Achieve precise weight control on packaging lines</h2>
The Ishida DACS-G/GN Series Checkweigher from Heat and Control (CEIA) offers advanced weight checking capabilities for packaged goods. Utilizing proprietary digital load cell technology, this series ensures unbeatable accuracy and speed in weight inspection. With flexible weight capacities, it can measure from 600 grams in 0.5-gram graduations up to 6000 grams in 2-gram graduations. The system’s IP69K rating makes it suitable for harsh environments, while its compliance with HACCP and GMP standards ensures it meets strict industry regulations. Ideal for food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications, the Ishida DACS-G/GN Series provides reliable, precise, and efficient weight control, improving overall product quality and reducing waste.

Checkweigher for packaged goods inspection

In food processing, ensuring that products are free from metal contaminants is critical for safety and compliance. Traditional inspection methods can sometimes miss these contaminants, leading to potential health risks and regulatory issues.
<h2>Detect and eject metal contaminants in food products</h2>
The CEIA Conveyor Belt Metal Detection system, offered by Heat and Control, is designed to identify and remove magnetic, non-magnetic, and stainless steel metal contaminants in food products. This system integrates seamlessly with THS metal detectors and ejection systems, offering multiple belt configurations and ejection methods. Constructed with AISI 316L stainless steel, the system is exceptionally sanitary and features digital control of belt speed and product ejection. Suitable for a variety of food applications such as ready meals, fresh and frozen products, and salad and vegetable trays, it adheres to HACCP guidelines and employs EU and FDA-compliant food-compatible plastic parts, ensuring both accuracy and hygiene.

Conveyor belt metal detection system for food processing

In the food and pharmaceutical industries, maintaining product safety and accurate weight is crucial. Contaminants such as ferrous and non-ferrous metals in packaging require precise detection, while ensuring products meet weight specifications is essential to uphold quality control standards.
<h2>Detect metals and verify product weight</h2>
The CEIA Metal Detection Combination Ishida Checkweigher from Heat and Control is an integrated solution designed for high-speed inspection of packaged products. This system combines a CEIA metal detector with an Ishida checkweigher, efficiently identifying ferrous and non-ferrous metal contaminants, including stainless steel, and verifying product weight or count. The system is space-saving, with pre-assembled units including a common reject conveyor, making it ideal for limited floor space environments. Customizable with various models and options, it adapts to specific production needs across industries such as snacks, confectionery, ready meals, salads, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring accuracy and safety in your product line.

Metal detection and weight verification system

In production environments with multiple product lines, accurate weight checks are critical to maintaining quality and compliance. Traditional checkweighers may struggle to handle diverse products on a single line, leading to inefficiency and potential errors.
<h2>Ensure precise weight checks across multiple lanes</h2>
The Ishida DACS-CW Series Multi-lane Checkweigher, provided by Heat and Control, is an advanced solution designed for exact weight measurement in mixed-application production lines. Equipped with the latest Ishida technologies, including an anti-floor vibration system and a powered weigh table, this checkweigher offers stability, speed, and accuracy. It features up to six independently programmable lanes with widths of 50mm, 80mm, or 100mm, providing the flexibility needed for various packaged products in the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. The Ishida-designed load cell ensures reliable performance, and the system reduces the need to singulate products from multiple lines into a single lane, enhancing production efficiency.

Multi-lane checkweigher for mixed-application production lines

In medical and pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficient assembly of complex devices like autoinjectors and inhalers is crucial. The challenge lies in achieving high precision and output while handling multiple components and marking requirements, often within stringent cleanroom conditions.
<h2>Automate assembly with precision and flexibility</h2>
The MQT by Harro Höfliger is a fully automatic system designed for assembling various medical and pharmaceutical devices. Its servo-controlled drive ensures maximum flexibility, allowing for stations that handle dosing, lasering, and labeling. This system achieves an output of up to 160 products per minute. The MQT platform supports products like autoinjectors, pens, inhalers, safety devices, patch injectors, and patch pumps. Additional features include precise product transport with high-speed capabilities and a range of camera systems for verification. The MQT can seamlessly integrate with other technology platforms and packaging machines. It offers cleanroom versions up to Cleanroom class 1000, ideal for high-quality and sensitive production environments.

Servo-driven device assembly system

Assembly platforms combine different parts into one final product. Components are inspected for quality and joined or affixed together into the goods. Assembly lines automate the process to ensure consistent quality and integrate into other technologies, such as packaging equipment. But a primary consideration for assembly solutions is their capacity to scale manufacturing processes. Assembly platforms must be adaptable to your long-term volume requirements.

Assembling

In pharmaceutical production, accurately weighing capsules at high speed is essential for maintaining product consistency and quality. Ensuring that each capsule meets stringent weight specifications prevents issues related to under or overfilling, which is critical for both efficacy and regulatory compliance.
<h2>Achieve precise and rapid capsule weighing</h2>
The Accura-C is a capsule weighing system from Harro Hoefliger designed for high-performance quality inspection. This system weighs pharmaceutical capsules gently yet precisely, ensuring bad capsules are reliably sorted out. The integrated feedback loop allows automatic regulation of capsule filling weight. With an in-line connection to capsule filling machines, including those from other manufacturers, it increases production efficiency. The system features vibration compensation for highly precise weighing results, and minimal setup and cleaning times, making it highly reliable for continuous operation. It supports all common capsule sizes, and works with a measuring range of 0 – 2,000 mg with an accuracy of ± 2 mg.

High-speed capsule weighing system for quality assurance

Batch

In the production of dry powder inhalers (DPI), precise control of the fill weight in blister strips is crucial. Ensuring each cavity is filled correctly with the right amount of powder helps maintain product quality and compliance with industry standards.
<h2>Automate Ipc quality inspections for Dpi blister strips</h2>
The DPI Checkweigher by Harro Höfliger is a specialized weighing system for automated In-Process Control (IPC) quality inspections of blister strips filled completely with powder. It verifies the fill weight of individual cavities by simulating the process in an inhaler during the opening process. Designed for use in both galenics and production phases, it also supports gray-value determination for calibrating X-ray inspection systems, making it possible to ensure each cavity's net weight is accurately measured. The compact size allows easy integration into existing production lines, and it provides complete documentation of IPC results for batch records.

Dpi blister strip weighing system

Calibration

In the nutraceutical and confectionery industries, counting and packaging gummies efficiently while minimizing errors is crucial. Ensuring that the gummies do not get tangled before being accurately counted helps maintain consistent production flow.
<h2>Accurately counts and sorts gummies</h2>
The RC90.18.2G2 by Gummy Technologies is designed to streamline the counting process of gummies through its floor-level bulk feed hopper and cleated elevator. These features untangle the gummies before they reach the counting head, ensuring smooth operation and reducing downtime. The system can handle up to 3,600 gummies per minute, making it suitable for high-volume production lines. It operates on 220V/1ph electrical input with a power rating of 1.2 kW, and requires air pressure of 6-7 kg/cm². Weighing 950 kg and with dimensions of 3000 W x 1900 H x 1250 D, the device is robust and fits well into standard industry setups. Ideal for large-scale gummy manufacturers, it maintains consistent output and reduces manual intervention.

Rapid gummy channel counter

Counting

Efficiently processing cheese in industrial settings often involves multiple stages like unpacking, cutting, and sorting. These tasks can be labor-intensive and error-prone, requiring a solution that ensures consistency and productivity with minimal human intervention.
<h2>Unpacks, cuts, and sorts cheese automatically</h2>
The ALPHA 520-F – BETA 300 HCC from Groba is an advanced system that integrates two machines into a single, fully automated production line. It is specifically designed for unpacking, cutting, and sorting cheese to prepare it for subsequent slicing or portioning. The system combines precision and efficiency by seamlessly handling multiple tasks in one go, thereby optimizing workflow. With its automated capabilities, this solution reduces the need for manual labor and minimizes potential errors, offering a reliable option for high-volume cheese processing. Its design ensures consistent operation, making it suitable for use in various industrial applications that involve cheese handling.

Automated cheese unpacking and cutting line

Cutting

Unpacking

In the diaper manufacturing industry, efficient and precise handling during the packaging process is crucial. Ensuring that baby diapers are counted, stacked, compressed, and bagged correctly can be a significant challenge, especially when aiming for high-speed production rates.
<h2>Count, stack, compress, and bag diapers efficiently</h2>
The SB70 Red Series B8 from GDM (Coesia Group) is a comprehensive packaging system specifically designed for baby diapers. This full-servo integrated solution ensures that up to 800 diapers per minute can be stacked and bagged with maximum precision. The system is capable of handling various diaper sizes and configurations, with a product changeover time of just 10 minutes for count adjustments and 30 minutes for thickness changes. With 95% maximum efficiency and continuous operation mode, the SB70 Red Series B8 minimizes waste to 2%. It is compliant with EC Declaration of Conformity (Type II1A 2006/42/EC) and holds a CE certificate. The machine operates at a footprint of 4850mm depth, 2370mm height, and 8300mm length, weighing 10,000 kg. It supports poly bags made from PE film ranging from 35 to 100 microns. The system's high production speeds and adaptable features make it suitable for high-volume diaper manufacturing operations.

Stacker and bagger for baby diapers

Bagging is the process of packaging measured portions of a product into bags that protect it from spoilage, enable easy and safe transportation, and secure the product against tampering and pilferage. The choice of bagging equipment depends on the desired mass or volume per bag, the flow characteristics of the product, and bag construction and design. Bags vary in size from small sachets to bulk flexible containers. Bagging systems are often the last processing step that is generally integrated into a production line.

Bagging

Stacking

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, achieving uniform coating on tablets can be challenging, especially when dealing with multiple coating types like film, sugar, and solvent. Ensuring precise and efficient coating processes is crucial to meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
<h2>Adapt to various coating processes efficiently.</h2>
The Integrated Plenum HI-COATER® by Freund is a versatile tablet coater designed for aqueous, solvent, and sugar film coating applications. Its unique plenum design encapsulates airflow within the coating pan area, making it especially effective for solvent coatings. This system can handle batch sizes from 50% to 100% of rated capacities, offering flexibility in production. The anti-marking coating pans feature abrasion-resistant perforations and a sanitary mirror-smooth finish. The AT-PRO™ Anti-Bearding Spray Gun allows precise control over atomization and pattern air, enhancing coating uniformity and efficiency. Optional features include inline PAT monitoring for real-time coating thickness measurement and the EcoClean™ technology for reduced water and solvent usage. The system is available in multiple models with batch capacities ranging from 72 kg to 1200 kg, and pan diameters from 1000 mm to 1700 mm.

Integrated plenum tablet coater

To coat your consumer products with color or taste-enhancing substances, specialized technologies are available that ensure all the contents are individually and evenly covered. The process starts with loading your goods onto rotating drums, exposing the products to spray nozzles that treat them with your prescribed coating formula.

Coating

In biomass production, materials like wood chips and ground biomass often face flowability issues that can lead to costly downtime and off-spec products. Understanding these flow challenges before scaling up production is crucial for operational efficiency.
<h2>Measure six engineering properties simultaneously</h2>
The True Cubical Triaxial Tester (CTT), developed by Forest Concepts in collaboration with The Pennsylvania State University, is designed to measure the flowability of chipped and ground biomass. Unique in its function, the CTT simultaneously measures six engineering properties required to model bulk material flow, helping users predict if a material will flow out of hoppers and chutes or determine mass flow rates in conveyors. The tester is available with 250 mm and 125 mm cubical sample chambers, allowing for testing of biomass materials of various sizes. An integrated pycnometer with a 1-liter sample volume is also available for additional measurement accuracy. The automated testing protocol generates comprehensive data sets for hydrostatic and conventional tests, requiring only manual loading and unloading of the sample chamber.

Cubic triaxial tester for biomass flowability

Drawing samples and testing them for conformity with preset quality standards allows manufacturing units to produce a consistent quality of the product. In a batch process, sample testing systems ensures that each batch meets the specified standards. In a continuous process, product and materials testing helps in the early identification of quality issues, saving significant time and resources, and preventing a sub-standard product from reaching the market. The selection of industrial testing equipment depends on the identification of key quality parameters. These parameters may include volume, weight, viscosity, hardness, particle size distribution, sterility, gauge and containment, among other parameters. Testing machinery need regular calibration to ensure that the parameters being tested are accurate. Some of the more common testing solutions include thermal imagers, scratch testers, optical inspectors and texture analyzers.

Testing

Entry level

Ensuring consistent quality and durability of tablets often involves rigorous friability and abrasion testing according to industry standards such as USP, EP, and JP. Conventional methods can be inflexible and time-consuming, posing challenges for efficient, accurate measurements required in pharmaceutical quality control.
<h2>Streamline friability testing with intelligent features</h2>
The TAR II by ERWEKA is an advanced friability and abrasion testing system, designed with flexibility and intelligent features to comply with USP/EP/JP standards. It includes TestAssist, which guides the user through the testing process with automatic parameter setup and calculations. A 7" high-resolution touch display ensures clear visibility and management of tests. The system supports one or two test stations, and features an optional direct balance connection for seamless data transfer, significantly reducing testing time and potential errors. The TAR II is highly adaptable, capable of future upgrades to enhance functionality, making it suitable for evolving laboratory needs.

Advanced friability and abrasion testing solution

Industrial separation equipment encapsulates the separation process which is to separate components of a liquid mixture, for recovering dissolved solids from liquids. The choice of a suitable technology depends on the identification of the key physical or chemical property, such as size, mass, density, or boiling point, which sets the product of interest apart from the rest of the components. Separation technology is widely used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries for the isolation of active ingredients and high-purity chemicals. As well as in waste management and recycling industries.

Separation

In luxury goods manufacturing, maintaining precise dimensions and high-quality finishes for luxury boxes is imperative. Producers require automated solutions to meet exact specifications for exclusive packaging, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
<h2>Automates production of luxury boxes with digital precision</h2>
The MC2020 DIGITAL is an advanced automatic digital line designed by Emmeci for creating luxury boxes with precise dimensions and high-quality finishes. This system accommodates a wide range of box sizes, from 30 mm to 100 mm in height, 115 mm to 400 mm in length, and 115 mm to 290 mm in width. It also supports various packaging materials such as paperboard and cardboard to produce rigid boxes. With a footprint of 5400 mm in depth, 2900 mm in height, and 7000 mm in length, alongside its weight of 7000 kg, the MC2020 DIGITAL fits well into industrial settings. Additionally, it can handle cardboard dimensions up to 600 mm in length and 450 mm in width. Emmeci's advanced automation technology ensures precise production, making it suitable for luxury goods packaging.

Digital luxury box making line

In industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals, maintaining product purity and size consistency is paramount. Traditional sifting methods can struggle with capacity limitations and dynamic variability in product type and volume, needing a more adaptable and efficient solution.
<h2>Facilitate precise and high-capacity sifting</h2>
The Centrifugal Sifter by Dinnissen is designed to tackle these challenges. This system employs a rotating cylindrical sieve that leverages centrifugal force to sift large quantities of product accurately. The unit can process from a few kilograms per hour up to more than 39 tons per hour, depending on the mesh size and product type. The mesh openings range between 250 and 2000 µm, with options for even finer sifting. The sifter can be integrated into existing conveyor systems, making it adaptable to varied industrial settings. It's built to meet stringent safety and hygiene standards, including ATEX Zone 20 for handling explosive substances. Customizable options, such as ultrasonic technology, make it versatile for different materials and applications.

Industrial centrifugal sifter for solid particulate materials

Sieving machines are available in various designs such as linear sieves, tumbler sieves, and vibrating sieves each employing a different sieving action. The choice of a suitable sieving machine depends on the desired particle size distribution, required amplitude and frequency of vibrations, and the physical state of the mixture. Sieving machines are used for removing dust from granular products and for grading grains. They are also used for the classification of granular material and the separation of solids from a slurry mix in the food processing industries.

Sieving

In high-speed pharmaceutical production, accurate and efficient bottle filling is crucial to meet demand. Traditional methods often struggle with speed and accuracy, leading to bottlenecks and quality issues.
<h2>Fill up to 400 bottles per minute</h2>
The CFI series by Cremer is an advanced bottle filling system designed for high-speed pharmaceutical applications. The modular design of the CFI 622 model accommodates up to 8 counting modules, offering flexible output options tailored to specific production needs. The patented in-motion high-speed bottle filling mechanism eliminates cycle times, significantly enhancing overall productivity. The system is suitable for a variety of bottle shapes, including round, oval, square, and rectangular, in both plastic and glass materials. It ensures 100% counting accuracy and includes integrated reject and sample tracks, making it a reliable choice for stringent pharmaceutical standards. The CFI series is easy to operate and clean, with fast and tool-free changeovers and minimal format parts, making it efficient and user-friendly.

In-motion pharmaceutical bottle filler

Industrial sampling equipment are systems that allow manufacturers to test (in other words to take a sample of) the products they are manufacturing. This process is generally implemented as a means of quality control but it can also be used as a mean to ensure that production processes adhere to certain regulatory standards. Quality control in your manufacturing process starts with precision sampling techniques. Automated systems deliver consistent samples at a pre-set rate for accurate testing and probing. Sampling technology uses a calibration system involving a series of sensors to extract the material at high levels of reliability.

Sampling

In industrial batching processes, precise weighing of minor ingredients is critical to achieving consistent product quality. Handling and measuring small quantities from bulk storage can be both challenging and labor-intensive, leading to inefficiencies and errors.
<h2>Accurately weigh bulk bag ingredients in batches</h2>
The Bulk Bag MinorScale from CPM is designed to accurately weigh minor ingredients into batching systems. This system is available in two configurations: traditional and linear. It uses bulk storage bags as ingredient bins supported over the scale on removable rack frames. This method eliminates the need for manual lifting of 50- and 100-pound paper bags, significantly reducing labor intensity and minimizing the risk of human error. The system can handle between 2 to 6 bulk bags at a time with an average draw weight ranging from 1 to 10 pounds. Bin capacities are available in 6, 8, and 12 cubic feet or 50 cubic foot bags. The scale display resolution ranges between 0.1 to 0.5 pounds, ensuring precise measurement based on the operating environment. Optional features like refill bin lids, bin level sensors, and dust collection hoods further enhance efficiency and cleanliness during operation. CPM's Bulk Bag MinorScale is ideal for industries requiring precise ingredient mixing and batching, such as animal feed, food processing, and chemical production.

Bulk bag weighing system for batching operations

Batching

Blending

In industries where raw materials often form clumps or large chunks, efficient size reduction is essential for subsequent processing steps. Clumping can obstruct operations, increase wear on equipment, and cause inconsistent product quality. Processing such materials requires robust and reliable technology capable of continuous operation.
<h2>Break down large clumps efficiently</h2>
The Gladiator Lump Breaker by CPM is engineered for demanding size reduction applications and is designed to operate 24 hours a day. Equipped with low or high-speed motors ranging from 7.5 HP to 30 HP, it handles particle sizes from several inches to as fine as 100 microns. The machine's construction features abrasion-resistant carbon steel, ensuring durability and long service life. With replaceable half-inch thick carbon steel over-tip-hook rotor blades and wear liners, maintenance is straightforward. Safety is prioritized with built-in emergency stop protection and an optional electronic shear pin for jam protection. The rotor shaft is equipped for air purge, lip seals, and an oil bath to extend lifespan and performance. Optional features include stainless steel contact points and a discharge screen for precise particle size control, catering to diverse industrial applications ranging from animal feed to biomass.

Industrial lump breaker for particle size reduction

Crushing is the process of applying an amplified force to a material to break it down into smaller pieces. A crusher is a machine designed to crush large chunks of material into smaller bits or a powder. They are used to reduce mineral rocks to smaller rocks, gravel, or dust. They are also used to reduce the size of waste materials for easier disposal/recycling or to reduce the size of a solid mix of raw materials. Crusher equipment selection depends on the physical properties of the material to be processed, the in-feed size, and the desired output particle size.

Crushing

Grinders use a spinning blade or rotating abrasive elements to reduce the size of various materials. The specifications, RPM and grit of the engineered grinder, will result in various particle sizes. As a result, what you want to make will determine the type of grinder you need. Grinding is used for improving the texture and flow properties of various products and to enhance the flavor of food products such as coffee, spices, sugar, nuts, sesame, poppy seeds, lentils, wheat, and rice. Choosing the right rotational speed, grinding elements, and processing power allow the grinding and shredding of a wide range of materials into coarse or fine powders. Popular types of heavy duty grinders in food processing include angle grinders, bench grinders and meat grinders.

Grinding

Milling machines are used to reduce the size of material by cutting, crushing, or grinding it. The choice of industrial milling equipment depends on the industry and the materials to work with. Besides, there is a significant difference between those aimed to remove layers from metal or other materials workpieces and those designed to reduce particle size for materials that come in bulk.

Milling

When processing bulk materials, maintaining the purity of pellets is essential to ensure high-quality end products. Issues like dust or streamers can compromise product quality and standards compliance, requiring advanced cleaning solutions.
<h2>Effectively remove dust and impurities from pellets</h2>
The Elutriators from Coperion are designed to address the need for efficient dedusting of bulk materials. The Diverting Counter-Flow Elutriator (UGS) offers optimized separating efficiency with its two-stage cleaning process, suited for most pellet types, achieving throughput capacities of 120 t/h or more. The Gravity Rotation Separator (SRS) caters to soft and brittle granular products, dedusting in 1 or 3 stages with capacities up to 100 t/h. The Horizontal Fluidbed Separator (HFS) employs pneumatic separation for up to 40 t/h of granular product, providing intensive and gentle cleaning with a compact design. Finally, the Drum Sieve (TSM) is suitable for separating streamers, functioning both standalone or within a cleaning system, featuring fully automatic sieve cleaning. These elutriators ensure minimal dust generation and optimal product quality through precise design and advanced technology.

Pellet dedusting elutriators

Dedusting is the process of removing dust particles and other undesirable particles from products. Certain products, especially those in the food and pharma industry need to meet strict quality standards. And therefore, fine dust needs to be effectively removed to meet those standards. In order to get started, you will need specific dedusting systems. You can almost think of dedusting as a sort of vacuum cleaning process. Dedusting equipment generally uses compressed air to create a suction that is able to separate the dust from the product. For example, pharmaceutical tablets needs to be dedusted in order for the product to be safe for consumption. Pellets are another common product that require dedusting.

Dedusting

In industries like pharmaceuticals, precise and efficient weight verification of products such as tablet cartons is crucial. Ensuring accurate product weight while maintaining high-speed production lines without interruptions can be challenging.
<h2>Accurate weight verification up to 300 grams</h2>
The TC 8410 is a high-performance checkweigher from Collischan, tailored for environments demanding precision in weight checks, such as the pharmaceutical industry. Capable of conducting up to 500 weighings per minute, it ensures tablet cartons and similar products meet specific weight requirements. The versatile operation terminal can be customized to monitor critical data continually, and its remote function allows control and monitoring from an external PC through Ethernet or RS232 interfaces. The system saves all data automatically in a logbook, enabling traceable interference logs and comprehensive statistical insights presented as line charts or histograms. Additional features include multitrack applications and customizable conveyor lengths to optimize weighing for different package dimensions. This solution is ideal for environments requiring meticulous weight accuracy and extensive data monitoring.

High-performance checkweigher for pharmaceutical tablet cartons

In industrial settings where precise weight measurement is critical, traditional dynamic scales often experience limitations with high-speed production lines. Static checkweighers provide a more accurate solution for applications requiring up to 80 weighings per minute, enabling tighter quality control and reducing product variability.
<h2>Ensure precise static weight measurement</h2>
The TC 8210 by Collischan is a static checkweigher designed for applications that demand high accuracy and reliability in weight measurement without movement. It features flexible software that allows you to program operation terminals according to your specific requirements, ensuring that crucial data is always available. The remote function offers the ability to control and monitor the scale from an external PC using Ethernet or RS232 interface, making it convenient to manage several units from a central location. The built-in logbook keeps a record of important interferences with date and time, while configurable statistics provide insights into production data, including line charts and histograms for deviation analysis. Compact multitrack configurations are available to integrate seamlessly into existing production and packaging lines, and customized solutions are developed in close collaboration with customers to meet unique needs.

Static checkweigher for accurate measurement

In packaging operations within the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, precise weight control is crucial. Ensuring products meet weight specifications can mitigate waste, maintain quality control, and comply with regulatory standards.
<h2>Ensure precise weight control and rejection</h2>
The TC8120 econ by Collischan is a basic checkweigher designed for straightforward weight control tasks in low to medium performance settings. It offers 100% weight control, effectively identifying and rejecting products that do not meet weight specifications. The system features a statistical function for ongoing analysis and customization of conveyor belt length and width to match specific package dimensions. This tailored approach optimizes measurement accuracy while maintaining reliability across various industries. Suitable for applications within the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors, the TC8120 econ helps to reduce waste and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards.

Basic checkweigher for weight control in low to medium performance

When producing fine cocoa liquor or chocolate, achieving uniform particle size and smooth texture is critical. Traditional grinding processes can be inefficient and time-consuming, resulting in inconsistent product quality and higher energy consumption.
<h2>Achieve fine grinding with low energy consumption</h2>
The CAO 4000 by Caotech is a low-speed agitated-type ball mill designed for the fine grinding of cocoa liquor, chocolate, creams, bread spreads, and fat-based compounds. What makes this ball mill exceptional is its combination of low-speed operation and direct drive, ensuring minimized wear and low maintenance costs. The mill can process up to 4,000 kg of cocoa liquor per hour, reaching 99.9% fineness through a 75-micron sieve. For chocolate and similar masses using powdered sugar, it offers a capacity of up to 1,500 kg per hour. Designed to operate with minimal heat development, it efficiently maintains constant product quality. The compact size and absence of foundational requirements make it adaptable to various production settings, and it can easily integrate with different mixers and refiner conches for comprehensive processing solutions.

Ball mill refiner for cocoa liquor and chocolate production

In the confectionery industry, precise and efficient handling of raw materials is crucial to ensuring the consistent quality of the final product. Challenges include the accurate batching and weighing of ingredients and their seamless conveyance to kneading machines, with minimal manual intervention.
<h2>Automate raw material storage, batching, and conveyance</h2>
The materials handling system for confectionery production by Brambati efficiently handles both powder (flour, sugar) and liquid (animal/vegetable fats) ingredients from reception to feeding kneading machines. The system encompasses storage, batching, weighing, and conveyance stages, all managed by an electric panel with a PLC and PC supervisor system. This ensures precise control and automation throughout the process, minimizing human error and increasing production efficiency. The system is designed to interface with various receptacles like tankers, big-bags, and containers, offering flexibility for different production scales and requirements. Suitable for biscuit factories and other confectionery product manufacturers, this system provides a comprehensive solution for material handling.

Material handling system for confectionery production

Industrial feeding systems allows you to control the flow of solid bulk materials throughout the manufacturing line. After loading your material onto the vibrating hopper, a screw at the base drives it out in uniform doses to the next stage of processing. New feeding technologies are designed to deal with challenges of powders clumping together in the hopper (bridging and ratholing) that interrupt the outflow. Common feeder systems include centrifugal feeders, vibratory feeders as well as elevator, linear and pneumatic feeders.

Feeding

In the production of food and beverage products, maintaining a consistent texture and particle size is crucial. Challenges arise with products containing pieces, requiring gentle handling to prevent damage or maintaining specific solid-liquid ratios.
<h2>Homogenizes and pumps products with pieces</h2>
The TP22 from Bertoli (Interpump Group) is an industrial homogenizer designed to handle products containing pieces up to 60mm. With a power capacity of 9.2 kW and maximum pressure of 16 bar, it achieves a throughput of up to 12000 liters per hour. This equipment operates with two pistons (2xØ120) and ensures constant solid-liquid ratios, making it ideal for applications in the food and beverage sector. It features an automatic greasing system that consumes 2 kg/1500h of NSF H1 grease, contributing to lower maintenance costs. The TP22 requires a minimum feeding air pressure of 7 bar with air consumption at 42 Nm³/h. Its extended maintenance program ensures long-term reliability and efficiency in operation.

Industrial homogenizer for food and beverage applications

Homogenization is the process of reducing particle size in mixtures to improve the consistency, uniformity, and stability of the product. The choice of a homogenizer depends on the nature of the product, desired particle size, the physical state of the ingredients, and pressure requirements during the process. Homogenization is widely used in the biotech industry for cell lysis and in the pharmaceutical industry for the emulsification of creams and ointments; it also finds applications in the cosmetics and food industries for improving the consistency and uniformity of various products.

Homogenization

Industrial mixing equipment is used to combine two or more solid, liquid or gaseous segregated ingredients into a homogenous single product. The choice of mixing technology depends largely on the physical state of the ingredients and the desired final product. But the sensitivity of the ingredients, the process temperature, and pressure requirements are also critical factors. All these parameters result in a wide range of industrial mixers.

Mixing

In beverage and pharmaceutical industries, sealing bottles and containers efficiently is crucial. The need to accommodate various cap types – corks, screw caps, press-on caps, and crown caps – while maintaining high production performance presents a common challenge.
<h2>Adapt to diverse capping needs efficiently</h2>
The capping systems by Bertolaso (Omnia Technologies) are tailored for versatile industrial applications, encompassing various cap types such as corks, screw caps, press-on caps, and crown caps. The Delta Series 800 corkers feature a stabilizing column and micrometric adjustments, ensuring precision for cork diameters between 21 to 32 mm. SIGMA cappers efficiently handle aluminium and plastic pre-threaded caps across multiple industries, including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors, with options of 3 to 30 heads. The KAPPA series specializes in press-on caps and flip-top caps, while the BETA crowners manage crown, twist-off, and ring pull caps. Designed with a high technological profile, these systems guarantee high production performance, simple operation, and rapid setup times.

Industrial solutions for cap closures on bottles and containers

When looking for capping equipment, it is crucial to know first which type of capper your product requires. Do you want screw caps, twist-off caps, hand pumps, or push-pull caps on your bottle or container? If you require different cap types for format changeover times can be time-consuming. The bottle cap seals the top opening of a bottle to guard the product against leakage and spoilage and sterility and filling requirements depend on the nature of your product.

Capping

Sealing

In the pharmaceutical industry, accurately assembling and labeling syringes is crucial for ensuring patient safety and adherence to regulatory standards. Challenges include maintaining high throughput while ensuring precision and eliminating non-conforming containers.
<h2>Assemble, label, and validate syringes efficiently</h2>
The Type 607 by Bausch Advanced Technology Group is a compact system that specializes in high-speed plunger rod insertion, backstop assembly, and syringe labeling. Capable of processing various types and sizes of syringes, plunger rods, and backstops, it boasts a maximum output of 24,000 syringes per hour. The system uses a servo-controlled main drive and rotation to ensure precise syringe positioning, with torque feedback for automatic insertion adjustment. It supports integration with hot foil, inkjet, or laser printers and includes a vision system for label validation. Non-conforming containers are automatically rejected, ensuring compliance and quality control. The equipment can function as a standalone unit or as part of a larger processing line.

High-speed plunger rod insertion and labeling system for syringes

Validation

In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining sterility and precision during the filling and closing of vials and syringes is challenging. This is particularly important for small-batch production where product waste can be costly, and contamination must be avoided.
<h2>Automate filling and closing for consistent accuracy</h2>
The GENiSYS® C by AST is an advanced, compact filling and closing system designed for automated processing of nested, custom, and ready-to-use vials, syringes, and cartridges. It is ideal for small-scale applications such as R&D, process development, engineering runs, and cGMP clinical manufacturing. This system includes features typically found in larger machines, such as peristaltic and rotary piston pumps, integrated in-process weighing (IPC), and electronic batch record (EBR) reporting. The GENiSYS® C offers flexibility in aseptic environments, operating within Laminar Airflow Hoods (LAF), Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS), and isolators. It supports filling toxic and cytotoxic materials and provides multiple syringe and cartridge stoppering options. Its ASTView high-resolution interface allows for intelligent control and real-time process monitoring, ensuring high accuracy and minimal product hold-up.

Automated aseptic filling and closing system for vials and syringes

Closing

In pharmaceutical production, precise weight measurement is crucial to ensure the safety and efficacy of products. The challenge lies in controlling the weight of lightweight pharmaceuticals, including inserts and dispensers, to meet stringent regulatory standards.
<h2>Ensure accurate dosing and patient safety</h2>
The HR600 PHC checkweigher by Antares Vision operates as a high-performance weight control system for packaged pharmaceuticals. It is designed to deliver milligram-level accuracy, essential for maintaining both product quality and patient safety. Equipped with a high-speed and high-resolution load cell, this checkweigher integrates seamlessly into production lines, ensuring precise weight assessment and error detection. Its modular and compact framework allows for easy accessibility and stability, while the inclusion of features like a fail-safe design ensures that the product is retained within the system, even in cases of missed rejection. The HR600 PHC offers versatile format compatibility, enhanced by micrometric handwheels for fixed alignment regulation. Additionally, this checkweigher supports Industry 4.0 compliance through bidirectional communication and features a self-learning calibration system for optimal performance.

Pharmaceutical checkweigher for milligram-level accuracy

In packaging operations, managing serialized items before bundling and case packing is essential to ensure efficiency and accuracy. Limited space for full-layer inspection and third-party serialization technologies can complicate the aggregation process.
<h2>Manage serialized items with in-line aggregation</h2>
The Sentinel (VM0900) from Antares Vision is a compact standalone module designed to manage the infeed queue of serialized items upstream of bundling and case packing machines. It scans all items to verify their serialization status, correctness, and readability before they enter the aggregation area. This prevents the need for full bundle or case rejection. With a line speed of up to 300 pieces per minute, the Sentinel operates efficiently in tight spaces where full inspection layers cannot be installed. It offers a working height of 800-1000 mm and a conveyor length of 600 mm, with options up to 1000 mm. The device accommodates standard carton sizes ranging from 30-120 mm by 15-100 mm by 45-220 mm and provides various printing technologies, including thermal inkjet (TIJ) and laser, with up to 600 dpi resolution for high-quality prints.

In-line aggregation module for serialized item management

In pharmaceutical manufacturing, accurate and secure packaging is crucial. Issues such as mislabeling or tampering can lead to severe consequences including product recalls and regulatory non-compliance. Ensuring each carton is correctly printed, weighed, labeled, and sealed is a significant challenge.
<h2>Print, weigh, label, and seal cartons efficiently</h2>
The Print & Check All-in-one (VM2800) by Antares Vision is a standalone unit designed for robust serialization in pharmaceutical packaging. It integrates several functions, including printing and verifying up to three carton sides, check weighing, labeling, and tamper-evident sealing. The unit uses either TIJ or laser printers for high-resolution marking and incorporates inspection technology to verify the accuracy and integrity of data. With a processing speed of up to 400 pcs/min (or 300 pcs/min when the checkweigher is enabled), it optimizes space and ensures data security. The system also includes cameras for track & trace inspection and options for thermal transfer print engine. Operational flexibility allows it to handle different carton sizes and configurations with a working height adaptable from 800 to 1000 mm and a conveyor length of 1850 mm. The system's ergonomic design, combined with a single HMI for managing all settings, ensures ease of use and minimal downtime.

Print and verify cartons packaging systems

Printing

In food production lines, manufacturers often face the challenge of ensuring both accurate product weight and detection of contaminants in a single pass. Traditional methods may require separate systems for these tasks, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.
<h2>Integrate weighing and x-ray inspection</h2>
The Combi X-ray + Checkweigher by Antares Vision Group is a compact solution that combines checkweighing and X-ray inspection in a single system. Designed for medium-sized horizontal products such as flow-packs, boxes, and bags, this system offers top-down scanning and integrates the weighing module within the X-ray unit. It features a 15-inch color touchscreen for easy operation and synchronization of both processes through unique product recipes. The system ensures the detection of foreign bodies like metals, glass, stones, bones, and high-density plastics while maintaining precise weight measurement. The unit meets international safety and quality standards (CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP) and offers a production capacity of up to 300 ppm with a weight range of up to 6000 grams.

X-ray and checkweigher combination for medium horizontal products

In complex production lines where different types of packages like jars, plastic bottles, and cans are processed, maintaining consistent weight control is critical to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
<h2>Ensure accurate weight control across diverse packages</h2>
The Checkweighers with Chain Conveyors and Skid by Antares Vision Group offer a versatile solution for managing packages of varying shapes and sizes. Featuring a transport scheme with variable width and an optional infeed screw for product spacing, this system ensures precise weight control. The unit includes a 12” touchscreen control panel for easy system management and storage of up to 254 product recipes. Designed with stainless steel AISI 304 and hard nickel-treated and anodized aluminum, these checkweighers are built to operate efficiently in harsh environments and comply with MID metrological standards. Additionally, they feature interconnectivity for Industry 4.0 applications, enabling remote assistance and data collection. Suitable for high-speed lines, they can process up to 600 packages per minute with a weight range up to 6000 grams.

Checkweighers with chain conveyors for diverse package types

Ensuring accurate weight control for medium-large products in high productivity environments can be challenging. In industries dealing with bags, boxes, and other sizable items, maintaining precise weight and completeness is crucial for compliance and efficiency.
<h2>Control weight and completeness in packaging</h2>
The checkweighers from Antares Vision Group are designed to handle medium-large formats, ensuring the accuracy of primary and secondary packaging weights. Equipped with brushless motors and planetary gearboxes, these systems are capable of managing products with significant weights up to 12000 g and dimensions in high-output plants. The user-friendly 12” touchscreen interface allows easy setup and management by inline personnel. The modular components provide flexibility for integrating new product formats over time. Constructed with stainless steel (AISI 304) and aluminum treated for durability, these systems are built for tough industrial environments. Compliance with international standards such as CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, and GMP is guaranteed. Additional features include a self-learning calibration system, Ethernet and USB connectivity, and Industry 4.0 compatibility for remote support and efficient data collection.

Checkweighers for medium-large product inspection

In modern food production, ensuring product quality and safety is paramount. Issues like undetected contaminants, inaccurate weights, and packaging leaks can lead to recalls, consumer complaints, and financial losses.
<h2>Performs leak detection, x-ray inspection, and weighing</h2>
The ALL-IN-ONE with LDS / XR / CW from Antares Vision Group offers a comprehensive solution for inline quality control. Equipped with three distinct inspection modules, this system efficiently addresses various quality assurance challenges. The LDS module performs micro-leak detection by applying slight pressure on the packaging to detect escaping gas through holes using IR or laser spectroscopy. This is crucial for MAP packaged products and baked goods. Subsequently, the X-ray inspection system identifies a wide range of contaminants such as glass, stones, metals, and high-density plastics, even through metalized packaging. Lastly, the dynamic weighing unit, which can be MID approved, verifies the actual weight against the nominal weight with high precision. Featuring a single interface for reporting and reduced energy consumption, this compact system simplifies the inspection process while ensuring compliance with legal requirements like HACCP, BRC, and IFS certifications.

All-in-one inspection system with leak detection, x-ray, and weighing

Ensuring both product quality and consumer safety in the cosmetics industry is paramount. Detecting metallic contaminants and maintaining accurate product weight are key challenges faced on production lines.
<h2>Detect contaminants and verify weight</h2>
The MAXI Combi System by Antares Vision Group is an integrated metal detector and checkweigher designed for medium to large formats. Featuring robust components, this unit handles products of large dimensions effectively. It operates through a 12-inch color touchscreen panel that allows for seamless management by a single operator. The system synchronizes two inspection processes using unique product recipes, ensuring both metal detection and weight verification. It can also operate the systems independently, providing flexibility. Constructed with stainless steel AISI 304 and treated aluminate, the unit is suitable for demanding industrial environments. The metal detector supports various frequencies, optimizing its use for products with diverse physical characteristics, especially those with light metallised wrappers. The dynamic weighing unit, integrated with high-precision mechanical technology and custom-designed electronics, ensures consistent quality control. It complies with international standards like CE, MID, BRC, IFS, and HACCP, making it reliable for the food sector as well. The unit also includes remote assistance capabilities and Industry 4.0 compliance, providing efficient data collection and system communication.

Metal detector and checkweigher for cosmetics production

In industries such as cosmetics and food, ensuring product integrity and weight accuracy is critical for quality control. Detecting contaminants like metals, glass, or stones and verifying product weight must be handled efficiently by integrated systems to maintain production speed and compliance with regulations.
<h2>Integrate x-ray detection and checkweighing</h2>
The Combi X-Ray + Checkweigher by Antares Vision Group is a compact solution that integrates both detection and weighing systems into a single monoblock. It utilizes top-down X-ray scanning and dynamic weighing to inspect unpackaged and packed small products such as flow-packs, boxes, and bags. Equipped with a 15-inch color touchscreen, the single operator interface streamlines management tasks. The system features high-precision mechanical technology and custom electronics, ensuring constant repeatability and reliability. Additionally, it offers split and compact ejection modules for synchronized or disjointed operation. Key components include a self-learning system and calibration, a RISC Embedded FPGA sensor, and integrated cooling in the generator module. Compliance with CE, MID, BRC, IFS, and HACCP standards is guaranteed.

Combi x-ray inspection and checkweighing for small products

Accurate weight measurement is crucial in industries where packaging and product consistency are critical. For products that are unstable or require high-speed processing, standard weighing solutions may not meet the necessary precision and speed requirements.
<h2>Ensure accurate weight measurement with high-speed checkweighers</h2>
The special checkweighers by Antares Vision are designed to meet specific industrial needs for accurate and fast weight measurement. These checkweighers include configurations like multi-lane systems and tangential belts, which are tailored for complex weighing tasks. They are available in various models to suit different applications, such as high-speed checkweighers for vertical and unstable products, dual lane checkweighers with dedicated control panels, and multi-lane checkweighers for both packaged and unpackaged products. Additionally, there's a dynamic weighing module that can be integrated into OEM systems for flexible and precise weight control. These solutions are ideal for industries like food and beverage, ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards.

Special checkweighers for industrial applications

In industries where quality control and product safety are paramount, detecting metal contaminants and ensuring accurate weight measurements are essential steps in production. Traditional separate units require more space and complexity, risking inefficiencies and increased operational costs.
<h2>Simultaneously detects metal and weighs products accurately</h2>
The Compact Combi System Metal Detector + Checkweigher from Antares Vision Group is designed for small/medium format products, efficiently integrating dual functionalities into a single unit. It features a 12-inch touchscreen interface for user-friendly operation. The system works in unison through unique product recipes, or independently if needed. With its high sensitivity multi-frequency Metal Detector and high-precision dynamic weighing unit, it maximizes production flexibility and stability. The stainless steel (AISI 304) design and high durability components ensure optimal performance in demanding industrial environments, particularly in the food sector. Conformity with major international standards (CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, GMP) guarantees reliable operation, while the system's compatibility with Industry 4.0 allows seamless data integration and remote assistance.

Integrated metal detector and checkweigher for small/medium formats

In the food and beverage industry, ensuring product safety and accurate weight measurements for small packaged goods is crucial. Typical solutions often require multiple systems, increasing costs and complexity.
<h2>Integrates precise weighing and x-ray inspection</h2>
The Combi X-Ray + Checkweigher by Antares Vision Group is a compact system designed specifically for small vertical products such as briks, standing cases, and square-based vertical envelopes. This system combines weight control and X-ray inspection into a single unit with a 15-inch touchscreen interface. The integration optimizes space and functionality by incorporating unique product recipes and compact ejection modules, facilitating seamless operation. The weighing module is integrated with the X-ray inspection, ensuring maximum safety and detection of foreign bodies like metals, glass, stones, bones, and high-density plastics. The unit's dynamic weighing component employs high-precision technology with custom electronics designed to meet high industrial standards. With compatibility standards including CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, and GMP, this system is designed for high reliability and repeatability over time, processing up to 300 products per minute.

Combi x-ray and checkweigher for vertical products

Manufacturing lines dealing with medium-sized vertical products often face inefficiencies and quality control challenges. Traditional systems rely on separate weighing and inspection units, leading to increased footprint, downtime, and operational complexity.
<h2>Integrate weight control and x-ray inspection</h2>
The Combi X-Ray + Checkweigher by Antares Vision Group is a compact solution that integrates weight control and X-ray inspection into a single monoblock system. This efficient design features a 15-inch color touchscreen panel operator interface for easy management. The system’s split and compact ejection modules allow synchronized operation, or independent use if necessary, maintaining line functionality. The weighing module is integrated within the X-ray inspection system, combining high-precision mechanical technology with custom electronics. Capable of detecting foreign bodies such as metals, glass, stones, bones, and high-density plastics, it ensures maximum safety and reliability. The device meets international standards and certifications including CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, and GMP, and can handle production speeds of up to 70 meters per minute and weights up to 3,200 grams.

Accurate weight control is crucial in high-speed production lines, especially for small and medium-sized products. Inconsistent weights can lead to product rejection, regulatory issues, and increased waste, notably in the beverage industry.
<h2>Ensures precise weight measurement in fast-paced lines</h2>
The Checkweighers from Antares Vision Group are designed for medium and small products, operating effectively in high-speed production environments. This system is characterized by its precise weight reading capabilities, utilizing high-quality components for consistent and repeatable measurements. The checkweigher features self-calibration, a user-friendly 12-inch touchscreen, and multi-level access management with password protection. Equipped with brushless motors and comprehensive data collection software, the unit supports bidirectional management and complies with Industry 4.0 standards. Constructed from stainless steel AISI 304 and aluminium treated with hard nickel and anodized for enhanced durability, the system integrates seamlessly into industrial settings. Designed to handle product weights up to 3200 g with up to 450 pieces per minute, the checkweigher is versatile, easy to maintain, and hygienic. It meets global standards such as CE, MID, BRC, IFS, HACCP, and GMP.

Checkweighers for medium and small products

In packaging and bottling lines, managing product flow between processes can be challenging due to variable production speeds. Efficient accumulation and release of items without halting the entire line is crucial to maintain continuous operations.
<h2>Manage product accumulation dynamically.</h2>
The AccuVeyor AVL-Series by AmbaFlex is a dynamic accumulator designed to seamlessly manage product flow. It features a single flexible conveyor belt running through a conveyor frame, consisting of two u-shaped segments on top and return segments underneath. The top u-shaped segment conveys products such as small cartons, pouches, sealed cups, jars, and trays from the entrance to the exit, while the bottom segment stores any unused belt. The system's 'trombone effect' allows the accumulation length to adjust dynamically. It handles belt widths ranging from 100 mm to 600 mm and supports loads up to 15 kg/m, with speeds up to 42 m/min. Ideal for industries like logistics, packaging, and bottling, this solution provides uninterrupted product flow and optimal space utilization.

Dynamic accumulation conveyor for packaging and bottling

Manufacturers dealing with high-speed candy and chocolate production need efficient and versatile wrapping solutions for product protection and visual appeal. Speed, flexibility, and precise handling are crucial to meet consumer demands and regulatory standards.
<h2>Seamlessly wrap a variety of confectioneries.</h2>
The CW 850 F - M is a multi-style wrapping system engineered by ACMA within the Coesia Group. Designed for the food industry, this system specifically handles candies and chocolate, operating with an impressive speed of up to 850 packages per minute. Utilizing fold wrapping technology, it accommodates a range of product sizes and shapes, ensuring high flexibility in product design. With its continuous operating mode, the CW 850 F - M integrates a streamlined in-line feeding system, resulting in minimal product changeover times between 1 to 2 hours. The system supports flexible film double twist packaging, ensuring a secure and attractive wrap. Compliant with numerous regulatory standards, including environmental, food safety, and operational safety regulations, it offers a reliable solution for large-scale confectionery manufacturing.

Multi-style candy and chocolate wrapper

Folding

Wrapping is the final step before your finished products are ready to leave the manufacturing site. Packages are bundled tightly together with a low-density polyethylene wrapper to secure the goods inside during transportation and distribution. Automatic or semi-automatic stretch wrapping machines cloak the palleted load in expandable film at high speeds and precision.

Wrapping

In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturing, maintaining the accuracy of capsule weights during production batches is critical. Deviations in weight can lead to non-compliance with industry standards and affect product quality.
<h2>Ensures precise and automated weight control</h2>
The CW 10 by ACG World is a fully automatic online sample checkweigher designed specifically for statistical weight control of filled capsules. This checkweigher provides timely reports on the weight variation within each batch, ensuring that all capsules meet the required standards. It operates without manual intervention, handling sample collection, weighing, and reporting. The format-free design allows it to weigh capsules of any formulation and dose with an accuracy of up to ±1 mg. Sampling can be configured to occur on a ‘time-interval’ basis or according to a ‘number of stroke/interval’ basis, offering flexibility to meet various production needs. With an output capacity of up to 10 capsules per minute, this system enhances the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing operations.

Automatic capsule checkweigher for statistical weight control

In bottling operations, ensuring efficient product flow and accurate bottom coding can be challenging, especially when a 90° turn is required on the production line. Smooth and precise transitions are crucial to maintaining productivity and meeting coding requirements.
<h2>Facilitates 90° transfer and accurate bottom coding</h2>
The Accuveyor 90° Bottomless by Accutek is a solution designed to turn production lines 90° while allowing for bottom coding during the same operation. It features variable speeds and matched frequency gripper belts to securely capture containers and transfer them between conveyors. The 36-inch long side gripper belts provide easy access to the bottom of the container for inkjet or laser coding. The direct drive motors, with no transmissions or gears, minimize maintenance, while the brushless AC motors ensure consistent belt speeds for straight and legible codes. The gripper belts are independently adjustable, accommodating containers from 1mm to over 8 inches in diameter.

Bottomless conveyor for 90° bottle transfer and coding

In food processing environments where injected products require precise weight measurement for quality control and compliance, ensuring accurate and automated data recording is critical. Traditional manual weighing methods often lead to inaccuracies and inefficiencies.
<h2>Automate weight tracking and data recording</h2>
The C.A.T. Pick-Up Scale from JBT's Cooling & Applied Tech brand provides a comprehensive solution for weighing products before and after injection, automating the entire data recording process. The system includes a 250 lb. load cell and a 20 x 20 base, making it suitable for various industrial applications. The scale auto-records the percentage weight difference and logs it with a time/date stamp, allowing for seamless data uploads via USB drive. Its stainless steel construction and adjustable frame with rear casters ensure durability and mobility. The integrated pick-up data software simplifies data management, ensuring consistent and reliable performance in demanding processing environments.

Industrial weight tracking system for injected products

In packaging facilities, ensuring precise weighing of products is critical to maintaining consistency and quality. Accurate measurements prevent wastage, ensure compliance with regulations, and guarantee customer satisfaction, especially in industries like food and pharmaceuticals.
<h2>Ensures accurate and consistent weight measurements</h2>
The C.A.T. Indexing Scale from Cooling & Applied Technologies (C.A.T.), a brand under JBT, is designed to deliver high precision in industrial weighing applications. This system features 250 lb. load cells and a stainless steel weigh hopper, making it durable and capable of handling significant weights. The stainless steel buffer hopper and Delrin hopper gates enhance hygiene and ease of cleaning. It includes an air pressure regulator with auto dump capability and a product chute for streamlined operation. Additionally, this indexing scale can be paired with an optional indexing conveyor for integrated processing. This system is well-suited for use in sectors requiring strict adherence to weight specifications, such as food processing and pharmaceutical industries.

Industrial checkweighers

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