Giropes Checkweighers – Automated In-Line Weight Verification for Production Lines
Giropes checkweighers are automated in-line weighing systems designed to verify that every product on a production or packaging line meets its specified weight tolerance — rejecting underweight and overweight products automatically without interrupting line flow. Used across food and beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cosmetics, and industrial packaging, they are an essential quality control tool for manufacturers who need to comply with average weight regulations, minimise product giveaway, and protect their brand from weight-related complaints and regulatory penalties.
Unlike manual spot-checking, a Giropes checkweigher inspects 100% of products at full line speed, providing real-time weight data, statistical process control (SPC) output, and automatic rejection of non-conforming products via integrated reject mechanisms — air blast, pusher arm, or diverter gate depending on the application. This combination of 100% inspection and automatic rejection eliminates the risk of underweight products reaching consumers, reduces costly product giveaway from systematic overfilling, and provides the production data needed to continuously optimise fill weights and line performance. Giropes checkweighers are available in a range of configurations to suit different product types, line speeds, and weight ranges, with hygienic stainless steel construction for food and pharmaceutical environments.
Key Features
- 100% in-line weight inspection at full production line speed without interruption
- Automatic rejection of underweight and overweight products via integrated reject mechanisms
- Real-time SPC data output for production monitoring, trend analysis, and process optimisation
- Hygienic stainless steel construction with IP65+ protection for food and pharmaceutical environments
- Configurable weight zones — underweight, accept, and overweight bands with visual and audible alerts
- High-speed operation to match demanding production line throughput requirements
- Touchscreen HMI with product recipe storage for fast changeover between product lines
- Connectivity and data logging for integration with MES, ERP, and quality management systems
Common Applications
- Food and beverage production — weight verification of packaged foods, beverages, and ready meals
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing — tablet, capsule, and blister pack weight compliance checking
- Cosmetics and personal care — fill weight verification for bottles, tubes, and sachets
- Industrial packaging — weight checking of bagged, boxed, and pouched products
- Meat and fish processing — portion weight verification for retail and foodservice packs
- Bakery and confectionery — weight compliance for wrapped and unwrapped products
All Giropes checkweighers are sourced from the manufacturer and are available with full documentation and commissioning support. Contact our technical team for advice on the right checkweigher configuration for your product type, line speed, and weight range.
Frequently Asked Questions
What regulations do Giropes checkweighers help comply with?
In the UK, packaged goods sold by weight must comply with the Weights and Measures (Packaged Goods) Regulations 2006, which implement the EU Average Weight System (e-mark). These regulations require that the average weight of a batch meets the declared weight, with defined limits on the proportion of underweight packs. A checkweigher provides the 100% inspection and SPC data needed to demonstrate compliance and identify process drift before it results in a regulatory breach.
What is the difference between a checkweigher and a floor scale?
A floor scale is a static weighing instrument — products are placed on it manually for individual weighing. A checkweigher is an automated in-line system that weighs products as they move along a conveyor at production speed, inspecting 100% of output and automatically rejecting non-conforming products. Checkweighers are used for production line quality control; floor scales are used for manual weighing tasks.
What reject mechanisms are available on Giropes checkweighers?
Giropes checkweighers are available with a range of reject mechanisms depending on the product type and line layout: air blast rejection (for lightweight products), pusher arm rejection (for stable, rigid products), and diverter gate rejection (for fragile or irregular products). The appropriate reject mechanism is specified at the time of order based on your product and line configuration.
Can Giropes checkweighers integrate with our production management systems?
Yes. Giropes checkweighers include data output options (Ethernet, RS-232, OPC-UA) for integration with MES, ERP, and quality management systems. Real-time SPC data, batch reports, and reject counts can be transferred automatically for production monitoring and compliance documentation. Contact our team for integration advice specific to your systems.
What line speeds can Giropes checkweighers handle?
Line speed capability varies by model and product type. Contact our technical team with your product dimensions, weight range, and required throughput (products per minute) and we will specify the correct checkweigher model and conveyor configuration for your application.
