Weighing and inspection technology

From the filling of packaging units to the positioning of cameras and sensors

In addition to high-precision weighing, modern multihead weighers are also capable of dosing and counting. Cameras and sensors are then used to check the quality of the packaging. In both places, lubrication-free and maintenance-free linear and rotary bearing technology is required, that enables long service life and meets the high FDA requirements.

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Weighing technology

At the heart of multihead weighers are the load cells with their high-precision measurement recordings. In addition to weighing, modern systems are also capable of dosing and counting. Requirements for the bearing technology used for this purpose include high precision, freedom from lubricants, corrosion resistance and resistance to cleaning agents.

Used products and application examples

The example of a Multipond multihead weighing system from Atoma GmbH shows two areas of application in which igus bearing products are used. Above all, igubal pillow block bearings, iglidur plain bearings and drylin linear bearings were installed here:

Inspection technology

In inspection technology, products go through various inspection processes that require the use of cameras and sensors. To ensure that these are moved precisely and reliably, suitable linear bearing technology must be found. Lubrication-free and FDA-compliant bearings are required, particularly in food packaging. In addition, the focus is on robust systems with long service life.

Used products and application examples

The TQS-SP TE system from Wipotec for testing and packaging products in folding boxes demonstrates the various requirements for bearing products within testing technology. In addition to format adjustments, the drylin lead screw linear systems used here are also used for the exact positioning of camera and sensor technology.

Customer application examples