Ishida DACS Checkweigher

• Ensuring product weight compliance in food packaging lines.
• Verifying fill levels for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
• Classifying products by weight for sorting or grading.
• Detecting missing components in assembled products.
• Monitoring production line efficiency and giveaway.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to over 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type is a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply, though three-phase options may exist.

Weigh cell length

Checkweighers like the DACS typically feature weigh cell lengths ranging from 200mm to 500mm, accommodating various product sizes.

Construction material

Units are predominantly constructed from stainless steel, suitable for hygienic environments and washdown procedures.

Accuracy

Typical accuracy for this equipment class is often within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the product and speed.

Integration

These checkweighers are designed for seamless integration into existing production lines, often featuring conveyor systems for product transfer.

• What is a checkweigher used for?

  A checkweigher is primarily used to verify the weight of individual products as they pass along a production line, ensuring they meet specified weight tolerances and legal requirements.

• Can this unit handle different product types?

• What maintenance is typically required?

• Does this unit include a metal detector?

• Is installation complex for a used unit?

• What are the benefits of a stainless steel construction?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

General overview for this equipment type