The Value of Checkweigher Systems
Checkweigher systems are commonplace in numerous industrial, commercial, and retail settings, and for excellent reason. These machines quickly and effectively weigh various goods and packaged commodities and are usually utilised in the last steps of a manufacturing operation before the goods are moved to their final location. Ultimately, these machines weigh products on a production line. Various items – be they cereal boxes, cartons, fruits, poultry and meat, or more – are already classified according to what weight they should be, and if a product is under or over the pre-set weight, it will be rejected. This ensures product consistency and allows for an in-depth record of the production process.
Ultimately, these machines have a few essential jobs, namely recording the total weight of all items, capturing individual weights, rejecting weights above or below the standardised weight, and counting production items. Naturally, this aids industries in terms of stock-keeping and guarantees that everything is above board. Of course, different machines have different weight capacities and depending on your industry, you can opt for smaller or larger checkweigher systems. Amazingly, some checkweighers can weigh around 500 items every minute and thus they are a speedy production tool that can enhance the manufacturing and data capturing process.
Moreover, these checkweigher systems offer the manufacturer peace of mind. Rather than sending produce to various outlets (be it supermarkets, department stores, or online retailers) and hoping for the best, they can ensure that their products reach a high standard before leaving their warehouse floor. These machines thus increase customer trust in the brand and enables greater consistency.
Get in Touch with the Experts at Teraoka Today
With almost three decades of experience to our name in the weighing and automation industry, we are the team that you can trust. Chat with us today about our various weighing solutions from checkweigher systems and industrial printing scales to portion scales and in-line weigh labellers. When it comes to our clients, we offer systems and solutions that truly work. These machines are tried and tested and can speed up workflow, save employees time, ensure accurate data collection, and help you to keep accurate track of your stock. We have 11 Teraoka stores across South Africa and 16 other outlets across Africa. This is a testament to our success when it comes to weighing and automation in the country and beyond. We’re passionate about helping our clients to find solutions that work and we can’t wait to speak with you today!