Buying new equipment for a startup business or replacing existing equipment that is towards the end of its life cycle is a time to take a closer look at new developments in machines for weighing and counting. With the New Designs And Technology Features In Combination Scale Models on the market, higher efficiency and better product handling is all in a day’s work.
These new designs in combination weighers and counting systems off a lot of additional features and functions that were not available on units made even a few years ago. Top manufacturers of weighing, counting and packaging equipment are constantly building technology into their systems that not only integrate with system controls through production facilities, but that also create smarter equipment.
Speed of Operation
Any production line is only as fast as the slowest piece of equipment on the line. The new combination scale models and designs can offer speeds of up to 240 cycles per minute, which is more than enough to keep pace with other equipment on any type of line.
With the speed, it is also essential to consider the accuracy of the systems. This will all be a factor of the quality of the load cell and how accurate it is. As most will utilize a strain gauge load cell the maintenance and repairs to the component and the entire machine will be minimal while providing high degrees of accuracy with every weighing process. In fact, strain gauge load cell accuracy in these machines can be accurate to 0.1 gram even when operated at maximum speed.
Operation
Operator control of the combination scale needs to be easy from the unit itself. This is where the use of technology offered on some models adds value on any line. The systems will come loaded with all the hardware and software required for operation, and top systems also offer the option for a remote control unit for effective operator control even when not at the touch pad.
Bright LED color touch screen displays allow operators to monitor the system as needed, or to change to a pre-set program for different weighing requirements. Some systems offer up to 100 pre-set programs that allow the operator to quickly change between settings without requiring extensive data input.
Consider the number actual construction of the scale as well. Stainless steel units that can be washed down with pressure washers or cleaned and sanitized as needed are essential in all food production lines, and they are easy to maintain to all food handling and safety regulation, an important point to verify before making a purchase.
