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Small manufacturers in the food industry often face significant challenges in maintaining product quality while adhering to ever-evolving net weight regulations. Complying with net weight packaging requirements, which dictate the actual content of food packages, is crucial for both legal compliance and customer satisfaction.
To thrive in competitive markets, manufacturers must not only meet these strict net weight requirements, but also establish a presence in large retail sectors. Dynamic checkweighers are essential to help compliance with net weight regulations, protect brand integrity, and enhance operational efficiency.
This guide explains how our C31 affordable intelligent checkweighers help small food manufacturers overcome these challenges. By integrating intelligent checkweighing solutions, businesses can minimize waste, streamline production processes, and build strong relationships with major retailers.
Enhance Your Food Packaging with Net Weight Solutions
In the fast-paced world of food manufacturing, your production process is unique - and so are your challenges. The C31 Intelligent Checkweigher is fully configurable, allowing you to address the specific needs of your operation - whether it be to meet FDA net weight requirements in the United States, the EU pre-packaging Directive (Directive 76/211/EEC) in Europe, or any other net weight requirements across the globe. With advanced connectivity options, seamless integration with existing ERP systems, and robust reporting capabilities, the C31 is designed to support your journey towards enhanced efficiency and compliance with net weight standards. By investing in intelligent checkweighing technology, you can keep your products within all necessary net weight tolerances, ultimately protecting your business against regulatory pitfalls and fostering greater trust with your customers.
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Find the C31 Packages that Fit Your Needs
- Connectivity Package: Offers a VNC Server for remote control, an interface for individual weight data, and an OPC UA/Fieldbus Interface. This package can connect to SCADA and ERP systems, providing access to production planning and data management while enhancing data analysis to improve product quality.
- Sorting Package: Allows you to choose between Air Blast and Pusher Sorting. This includes Countercheck Control and Air Pressure Monitoring. This package supports consistent rejection of non-conforming products, reliable air pressure monitoring, and clear error messages with automatic conveyor stops for smooth operations.
- Reporting Package: Features general statistics for batch, production, and hourly outputs. The package also includes PrintStick support and an individual weight data interface. This package automates reporting, provides quick access to production data, and improves data visibility for better analysis and compliance.
- Integration Package: Includes successive error detection, external start/stop functionality, and output signals for process errors. This streamlines your production line operations and includes consecutive error detection which activates alarms for quick interventions, minimizing downtime.
- Cost Control Package: Incorporates feedback control, error detection, and backup monitoring. These features help reduce over-filling through fill level optimization, prevent product giveaway and waste, and support sustainability and waste reduction initiatives.