Affordable wet environment checkweight to boost ROI, says firm

Adaptable and compact​

Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed has said its new A300 valued-price unit has been devised for mild to moderate washdown applications where space is at a premium. The stainless steel system features an open design that allows easy cleaning and sanitising for food processing applications in wet environments. It can accommodate a variety of packages in a compact 30 inches of line space and delivers a rate of up to 165 units per minute, said the company.

The A300’s “no tools” belt removal minimizes maintenance and a hermetically sealed load cell facilitates “superior long-term accuracy and weighing performance for maximum profits​”, a Mettler-Toledo spokesman told FoodProductionDaily.com.

The machine also comes equipped with an effective and easy to use operating system. A colour, touch screen dashboard provides menu-driven access to basic checkweight functions and simple menus offer fast access to important checkweigher set up screens and production information. Browser-like navigation gives users swift access to important controls ad read outs, while allowing them to drill down into line performance measurements and statistics, said the firm.

Return on investment​

“We created the A300 to make checkweighing affordable for all kinds of businesses. Contract seasonal packers will especially like the simple operation, maintenance friendly design and low cost of ownership,”​ said Mark Feher, Business Development Manager of Mettler-Toledo Hi-Speed. “Return on investment is critically important to smaller companies. Checkweighing delivers a huge benefit by making sure that packages weigh what they should, potentially saving thousands of dollars annually.”​

The company announced it would be showcasing the A300 at Pack Expo in Las Vegas later in the year.