Automatic weighing instrument

An instrument that determines the mass of a product without the intervention of an operator and follows a predetermined programme of automatic processes characteristic of the instrument.

Automatic catchweigher

An automatic weighing instrument that determines the mass of pre-assembled discrete loads (for example prepackages) or single loads of loose material.

Automatic checkweigher

An automatic catchweigher that subdivides articles of different mass into two or more subgroups according to the value of the difference of their mass and a nominal set-point.

Weight labeller

An automatic catchweigher that labels individual articles with the weight value.

Weight/price labeller

An automatic catchweigher that labels individual articles with the weight value, and price information.

Automatic gravimetric filling instrument

An automatic weighing instrument that fills containers with a predetermined and virtually constant mass of product from bulk.

Discontinuous totaliser (totalising hopper weigher)

An automatic weighing instrument that determines the mass of a bulk product by dividing it into discrete loads. The mass of each discrete load is determined in sequence and summed. Each discrete load is then delivered to bulk.

Continuous totaliser

An automatic weighing instrument that continuously determines the mass of a bulk product on a conveyor belt, without systematic subdivision of the product and without interrupting the movement of the conveyor belt.

Rail-weighbridge

An automatic weighing instrument having a load receptor inclusive of rails for conveying railway vehicles.