Combined Checkweigher and Metal Detector

Product Overview

 

The VT-MDC150 Combined Checkweigher and Metal Detector is an integrated end-of-line quality inspection system that unites precision weight checking and sensitive metal detection in a single compact footprint. Purpose-built for pharmaceutical packaging lines, this combo unit simultaneously verifies package weight correctness and scans for ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel metal contaminants in finished bottles, cartons, blister packs, and pouches. By combining two critical quality control functions into one machine, the VT-MDC150 Checkweigher Metal Detector Combo saves valuable production floor space, reduces the number of product transfers, and lowers overall capital and operating cost compared with purchasing separate standalone machines - making it a preferred solution for growing pharmaceutical manufacturers and contract packaging organizations across North America, Europe, and ASEAN countries.

The VT-MDC150 Combined Checkweigher and Metal Detector system routes packages sequentially through the metal detection head first, then onto the precision weigh cell, ensuring both contaminant detection and weight verification on every unit in a single pass. The metal detection section employs multi-frequency digital technology with automatic product effect compensation, delivering detection sensitivity down to Φ0.8mm Fe and Φ1.2mm SUS at a 100mm aperture height - sufficient to detect broken tool fragments, wire staples, and stainless steel wear particles commonly encountered in pharmaceutical packaging environments. The checkweighing section uses a high-resolution electromagnetic load cell with ±0.1g accuracy over a 5–500g weighing range, capable of detecting missing tablets, underfill, and missing packaging components such as package inserts and desiccant sachets. Both inspection results are displayed on a unified control interface, with rejected packages automatically diverted to a segregated bin for quality review.

Constructed entirely from SUS304 stainless steel with a fully enclosed IP65-rated control enclosure, the VT-MDC150 Combined Checkweigher and Metal Detector is built for washdown-capable operation and long-term reliability in pharmaceutical production environments. The shock-absorbing frame design isolates the weighing platform from plant floor vibration, preserving accuracy even when installed adjacent to high-speed packaging machinery. The system stores up to 100 product parameter sets, enabling rapid product changeover without lengthy re-calibration. The food-grade PU conveyor belt operates at speeds up to 25m/min with a left-to-right product flow, matching the standard direction of most pharmaceutical packaging lines. All electrical and pneumatic components are selected for global availability, simplifying local service and spare parts procurement for international customers.

• Single-machine footprint replaces two separate QC stations, saving floor space
• Unified HMI and recipe management simplifies operator training and reduces human error
• Consistent product handling through a single conveyor minimizes package damage risk
• Customizable aperture and conveyor dimensions to match existing line layouts
• Optional data communication interface (RS485 / LAN) for SCADA / MES integration

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