Checkweighers

Checkweighers for Automatic Weight Control in Production Lines

Automatically Check Product Weights and Detect Underweight or Overweight Products

Our checkweighers automatically verify product weights during continuous production and packaging processes. Products outside the defined weight limits can be detected and automatically removed from the production line using a suitable reject system.

Modern weighing technology and digital signal processing enable reliable weight control even at high production speeds. The touchscreen control allows product parameters to be managed efficiently and facilitates quick product changeovers.

Depending on the application, our checkweighers can be used as stand-alone systems or combined with metal detectors, conveyor systems, vision systems and additional inspection equipment.

Benefits of Our Checkweighers

  • Precise weight control: High-quality load cells and intelligent signal processing enable reliable weight measurement even at high production speeds.
  • Flexible integration: Checkweighers can be combined with metal detectors, vision systems, marking systems, track-and-trace solutions or barcode scanners.
  • Modular design: Different conveyor lengths, reject systems and additional modules allow the system to be adapted to individual production lines.
  • User-friendly operation: Touchscreen control facilitates product setup and quick product changeovers.
  • Robust industrial design: Stainless steel construction for reliable operation in demanding production environments.

How Does a Checkweigher Work?

A checkweigher automatically determines the weight of a product while it moves through the production line. The product is transported through the weighing section by conveyor and weighed during the process.

The measured weight is compared with predefined target and tolerance values. If a product falls outside the specified weight limits, it can be automatically removed from the production line using a suitable reject system.

The collected weight data can also be used for statistical analysis and production process monitoring.

Our checkweighers in use

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Checkweigher for cosmetic products

Our Checkweigher Series at a Glance

C Series – Versatile Checkweigher for Packaged Products

The C Series is a versatile checkweigher for automatic weight control of packaged products. Its compact design and flexible configuration options make it suitable for food, consumer goods and packaging lines with high throughput requirements.

Typical Applications

  • Snacks and confectionery
  • Fruit and vegetables in trays
  • Pasta and rice in bags
  • Bottles, cans and cartons

Key Features

  • Weight range: 15 g to 8 kg
  • Throughput: up to 400 products/min
  • Compact design for limited production space
  • Flexible reject systems for different product types
  • Maintenance-friendly design

H Series – Checkweigher for Heavy Products

The H Series is designed for automatic weight control of large and heavy products. Its robust stainless steel construction and heavy-duty conveyor system enable reliable weight inspection of packaged products weighing up to 60 kg.

The series is particularly suitable for heavy packaging units and industrial applications.

Typical Applications

  • Chemical products in containers
  • Liquids in drums
  • Bags and large cartons
  • Heavy industrial products

Key Features

  • Weight range: 1.6–60 kg
  • Throughput: up to 60 products/min
  • Heavy-duty conveyor system
  • Large conveyor rollers for stable product transport
  • Reject systems for heavy products

S Series – Checkweigher for Small and Lightweight Products

The S Series is designed for precise weight control of small and lightweight products. It is particularly suitable for applications involving small package sizes and demanding requirements for weighing accuracy and throughput.

Typical applications

  • pharmaceutical products
  • cosmetic packaging
  • small bottles and ampoules
  • flow-wrapped products

Key Features

  • Weight range: 5–1,200 g
  • Throughput: up to 600 products/min
  • Accuracy: depending on product and configuration, up to ±0.02 g
  • Integration of marking and inspection systems available

What Configuration Options Are Available for Checkweighers?

Our checkweighers can be configured with different conveyor, inspection and reject systems depending on the product and production process.

  • Vision systems for quality inspection
  • Barcode and track-and-trace systems
  • Pneumatic pushers
  • Air jets
  • Drop flaps
  • Diverter systems
  • Protective covers or hygiene tunnels
  • Integration with ERP or MES systems

Can a Checkweigher Be Combined with a Metal Detector?

A checkweigher can be combined with a metal detector to create an integrated inspection system. This allows products to be checked for both correct weight and metal contaminants within the same production line.

Depending on the system configuration, both inspection processes can be combined with conveyor and reject systems as well as additional inspection or labelling equipment.

Buy checkweighers – Enquire now

Looking for an industrial checkweigher for your production or packaging line?

We help you select the appropriate system based on product weight, product dimensions, required throughput, weighing accuracy and your existing production line.

Contact us on +49 - 2235-79479-0 or by email at info_at_alphapack.de. We look forward to optimising your packaging line.

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Frequently asked questions about our checkweighers

A checkweigher checks the weight of packaged products inline on the production line – fully automatically, precisely, and quickly. It compares the actual weight with a defined target value and rejects products that are too light or too heavy if necessary.

Checkweighers are suitable for:

  • Food (e.g., snacks, dairy products, meat)
  • Pharmaceutical products (tablets, powders, packaging)
  • Cosmetics and household goods
  • Industrial components and non-food items

They are versatile—depending on weight, speed, and line requirements.

A checkweigher measures the final weight of an already packaged product for quality control purposes.
A multihead weigher, on the other hand, weighs and combines product quantities before filling in order to achieve the target weight exactly.

Our checkweighers are calibrated (MID-compliant) and meet the requirements of the Prepackaged Goods Regulation (FPVO), LMIV, and EU directives. They automatically document measurement results and are equipped for audits (IFS, BRC, etc.).

Yes—we offer both stand-alone solutions and inline checkweighers that can be easily integrated into sleeve bag machines, filling systems, labeling lines, or metal detectors.

The achievable accuracy of a checkweigher depends on factors such as product weight, product characteristics, conveyor speed, environmental conditions and the specific machine configuration.

Different weighing ranges and levels of accuracy are available depending on the checkweigher series and application. Product characteristics and required throughput should therefore be considered when selecting the appropriate system.

Products outside the specified weight limits can be automatically removed from the production line. Depending on the product, weight and production speed, reject systems can include pneumatic pushers, air jets, drop flaps or diverter systems.

Yes. A checkweigher and metal detector can be combined to create an integrated inspection system. This allows products to be checked for both correct weight and metal contaminants within the same production line.

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