Multivac checkweighers

Multivac checkweighers now work even more closely with Multivac packaging machines and labelling systems.

Loading a new recipe in the HMI 2.0 control terminal automatically controls the settings for the checkweigher and – if present – the metal detector. The integration simplifies the operation, reduces the interaction between man and machine and increases the level of both automation and process reliability.

In the food area, checkweighers mainly serve to verify compliance with the specified fill amounts. In terms of a high overall equipment effectiveness and efficient product flow control, deep integration of the checkweigher in the line control is desirable.

Integrating the checkweighers in the HMI 2.0 user interface of the packaging machines means that, if a user selects the recipe for a new product batch at the packaging machine, he also immediately changes all the necessary settings on the checkweigher. Starting and stopping the checkweigher can also be done from the user interface of the packaging machine, which also displays status messages for the checkweigher such as “ready”, “stopped” or “producing”.