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Checkweighing/metal detection

Reports cover both in-line or off-line machines, with checkweighers that weigh product or packages, and metal detectors that check for unwanted metal in the pack.

Checkweigher family addition

OCS Checkweighters, Inc.'s newest model, the HC-Medium, completes the company's "checkweigher family" series: From basic checkweighing with EC-Essential (150pieces/min) over advanced checkweighing with HC-Medium (250ppm) to HC-Avantgarde (640ppm) for comprehensive applications, OCS provides solutions for most all checkweighing needs....

Live From Interphex: Multi-Spectrum Metal Detector

Heat & Control displays CEIA's multi-spectrum metal detectors for falling, conveyed, and pumped products. This unit is equipped with event traceability recording which meets FDA Title 21 and is bluetooth and ethernet ready....

LIVE FROM INTERPHEX: Multi-spectrum metal detector

Product effect conditions, such as water content or a variation in the temperature of product or ambient air, simulate the presence of metal when none exists and account for costly delays, product re-inspection, and waste. To compensate for product...

Checkweigher for track and trace

Versa RxV checkweigher addresses the needs of pharmaceuticals and other products requiring track-and-trace capability. Operates at speeds up to 550 bottles or cartons/min, combining code printing and verification (alphanumeric and machine readable). Modular build means users can specify which...

Video: Variable-frequency metal detector

Metal detector selection guide

Video: Live from Pack Expo: Automatic weigh scale with bagger and printer

Weigh module

PC-controlled checkweighers

The HC-MEDIUM (shown) will be displayed for the first time in the U.S. at Pack Expo Las Vegas. The checkweigher is for mid-range applications for speeds of up to 250 pieces/min, and is operated by an industrial PC. Also...

Video: Nutrilite's packaging line

In this video of Nutrilite's solid-dose bottling line in Buena Park, CA, watch bottles as they are conveyed single-file from upstream filling through checkweighing, metal detection, and induction-sealing stations. Afterwards, bottles convey through a feedscrew and starwheel into a customized...

New checkweigher series

Nutrilite rides ‘K-Line Express’ to big benefits

Rotary labeler and employee input help California facility reap major gains in line productivity....

Pharmaceutical checkweigher

Digital printer does the work of two machines it replaces

Machine delivers superior print quality to the foil lidding on new blister thermoform/fill/seal line at contract packager Apace Packaging LLC....

LNK banks on metal detection units

Metal detection units on more than two dozen blister and bottling lines help LNK ensure quality OTC pharmaceuticals for its private-label customers....

Pharmaceutical metal detector

• Tablex-PRO uses a new version of Safeline’s PowerPhasePRO software for metal detection in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications • achieves sensitivity enhancements with new optimum power drive technique combined with ultra high-frequency operation to detect particles smaller than 0.2mm in...

Economic checkweigher

• EC-Essential is an economic checkweigher provides a throughput of up to 150 ppm • comes with 8-in. color touchscreen; line synchronization is standard • available in three different weighing ranges; incorrect weights are rejected with air-blast device, although alternate...

Pharmaceutical inspection equipment

• IQ+ Pharma metal detection system inspects pills and tablets; features a color • icon-driven control panel comes preinstalled with an operator’s manual in multiple languages, Ethernet and USB port connectivity, and built-in system reporting to meet HACCP and other...

PTI thrives on inspection/metal detection systems

Contract manufacturer’s Royston, GA, facility uses machinery for quality, also gaining economic benefits....

Pharmaceutical metal detection system

• APEX™ 500 Rx uses a patented multi-coil design to deliver sensitivity and stability to help ensure the absence of even small metal slivers • cost-effective solution for tablet presses, capsule filling, and deduster applications • portable design permits system...

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