The smallest component in the package was 15g (two small washers) and the total package weights varied from 10kg to 30kg. The potential error in the weight variances of correctly packed cartons alone could vary nearly as much as the minimum component weight, so the checkweighing scales had to offer high accuracy and very repeatable weight readings.
The custom checkweighing scales installed by Accuweigh offers storage capacity for 100 products, listing both low and upper weight limits for each product when correctly packaged. The operator selects the appropriate product code on the checkweighing scales and simply moves the cartons one at a time onto the weighing platform.
A highly visible light tower mounted above the checkweighing scales displays one of three different coloured lights for correct weight, under weight or over weight with the operator then taking the appropriate action. These checkweighing scales could also be fitted with control outputs to automatically eject non-conforming products into a reject bin if the system needed to be automated.
Monroe Australia is Australia’s largest manufacture of vehicle shock absorbers, supplying to all of the large vehicle manufactures and spare part suppliers.
Accuweigh is Australia’s largest industrial weighing company and has branches in all mainland states providing local state based sales & service support for national clients using checkweighing scales.