NewWeigh Long Linear Weigher
Description
NEWWEIGH LONG LINEAR SCALER
The Newweigh linear weigher is a high-quality automatic weighing machine designed for weighing products that are more difficult to convey through vibrating chutes due to their unit weight, dimensions and/or product characteristics. The ‘long’ weighers – that is, the weighers with four vibrating chutes per weighing head – are the right choice in such cases.
LONG LINEAR WEIGHER APPLICATIONS
The NewWeigh linear weigher can be used for various applications, such as:
Winegums
Easter eggs
Lollipops
Nougat
Meat skewers
IQF raspberries
Seafood
Bacon bits
Chocolate coins
Bean sprouts
Cream puffs
Onions
Sweets
Rice cakes
Olives
Meatballs
Pasta
ADVANTAGES OF THE LONG LINEAR WEIGHER
Very high capacity and accuracy
Machine made entirely from stainless steel
Many machine configurations
Customer specifications
In-house engineering, manufacturing and software
Maintenance-free
Robust and compact design
Short changeover time
Easy to clean
35 years’ experience
OPERATION OF THE LONG LINEAR WEIGHER
‘Long’ weighers are fitted with a hopper with a vibrating chute, which is controlled by an ultrasonic sensor positioned above the subsequent vibrating chute. This ensures a uniform layer height within the machine. The vibration intensity can be controlled individually (separately programmable for coarse and fine dosing). A fine chute handles the final dosing. This chute can be easily adjusted to suit the product being weighed. The outlets of the coarse and fine vibrating chutes are fitted with valves to ensure the product is weighed as accurately as possible.
DESIGN AND OPTIONS
NewWeigh’s linear weighers are constructed entirely from stainless steel; all parts that come into contact with the product are made of 304 stainless steel (2B finish). A version in 316 stainless steel is also available on request. All contact parts can be treated with, for example, Teflon to prevent sticking and product build-up. The outer surfaces of the hopper and the drop chute can also be coated to reduce noise levels. The pneumatic components are supplied by Festo, which are widely available and guarantee consistently high quality.
Some commonly seen options include:
Profiled contact parts 6WL, 15dp, 7GM
Incline angle of vibrating chutes for easier product transport
Touchscreen in a separate cabinet for operating the weigher
Transfer hopper to the packaging machine
Platform/support frame above the packaging machine
CONTROLS
NewWeigh weighers are easy to operate thanks to the following features:
Fully programmable control via an IPC with a colour touch screen
Storage of 90 programmes, allowing for quick product changes
All industrial weighers are MID-approved, meaning they are suitable for calibration.