Automatic Checkweighers

MWS is the distributor and service partner for Prisma Industriale in the UK. Prisma check weighers are designed and manufactured in Italy using recognised parts, making service and support simple with a low overall cost of ownership. MWS can provide leasing plans to spread the cost of capital equipment over a number of years. Please contact us for pricing on automatic check weighers.

Benefits of checkweighers

Checkweighers play a vital role in ensuring product quality, consistency, and compliance across production lines. By automatically verifying that each item meets its target weight, checkweighers help manufacturers reduce waste, prevent costly product recalls, and maintain adherence to industry regulations. They also improve efficiency by identifying under- or overfilled packages in real time, allowing quick adjustments to filling or packaging equipment. Ultimately, checkweighers support better quality control, increased productivity, and greater customer satisfaction, which makes them an essential part of any modern manufacturing process.

Checkweighers from MWS

MWS supplies a range of stainless steel industrial checkweighers from Prisma and AnD. If there is not a standard checkweigher system available from the portfolio, then we can design and manufacture one to suit almost all applications.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between an automatic checkweigher and a static scale?

An automatic checkweigher weighs products as they move through the production line, providing rapid dynamic measurement without stopping the item. A static scale requires items to be placed on a stationary platform and weighed individually — which is slower and not suited for high throughput environments.


How accurate are industrial dynamic checkweighers?

Accuracy depends on the model and application, but modern dynamic checkweighers typically offer precision in the range of ±0.1–±5 grams or better. Calibration, conveyor speed, product stability, and environment all influence final accuracy.


Can these checkweighers integrate with existing production lines?

Yes — our systems are designed for easy integration. They can be mounted into most conveyor systems and connected to control systems like PLCs, MES, and ERP through standard communication protocols.


What industries use dynamic checkweighers most often?

Dynamic checkweighers are widely used across:


Do checkweighers help with regulatory compliance?

Absolutely. Checkweighers help ensure products comply with weight regulations such as UK Weights & Measures, EU Directives, and other international standards by automatically rejecting products that are under or overweight.


How do I choose the right checkweigher for my factory?

Consider:

Our sales engineers can assist with specification and customisation.


Can checkweighers operate in washdown or dusty environments?

Yes. We offer stainless-steel and IP-rated models designed for harsh environments, including washdown cleaning and dust-prone areas common in food and pharmaceutical plants.


Is service & calibration support available in the UK?

Yes — MWS provides UK-based installation, calibration, maintenance, and support services to ensure your checkweigher continues performing at optimal levels.


What are checkweighers used for?

These high precision checkweighers are designed for a range of industries, from pharmaceutical to ready meals manufacturers where pack weight is declared and must be adhered to, this is covered by the Three Packer Rules, they cover a range of production processes and can monitor in real time filling and dosing systems. Enhanced quality assurance is achieved by checking every pack.