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News Release from: Easiweigh (GSH Group) | Subject: Counter
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 May 2007
New compact high speed, twin lane
counter
Easiweigh, part of the GSH Group, is launching its new Twin Lane Counter at the TOTAL Show 2007.
The latest addition to the Easiweigh range is a compact high-speed, twin lane optical counting system, with the versatility to be used as either an optical counting machine or a weighing system The new system offers an ideal, cost effective solution for small packaging companies or start up companies with smaller packing requirements
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The system benefits from an optical eye system for highly accurate counting, whilst the software option provides the transition from counting facility to weighing facility, both capable of handling a range of product shapes and sizes.
The Easiweigh Twin Lane high speed Counter has been specially designed to require minimum maintenance, with quick release parts for easy cleaning, constructed of high quality products to prevent deterioration and fully supported by experienced sales and service team to minimise any unlikely downtime.
Andy Brooks, general manager at Easiweigh, commented: "We are delighted to be adding the Twin Lane Counter to our range, it is an extremely flexible piece of machinery which will improve customers efficiency and reduce operational costs".
"Rapid payback on investment can be realised by customers due to increased productivity and reduced levels of product handling".
"The dual counting and weighing option will also ensures initial investment costs are kept to a minimum." Total operational flexibility and cost effectiveness were at the forefront of the design to ensure it suited its target market of start up businesses and smaller packing companies with lower investment requirements.
The system is easy to operate and to programme, making training for operation quick and simple, so very little attention is required for optimum performance.
The system can also fill any type of container, enhancing its operational flexibility further.
The GSH Group is also showcasing a range of other products demonstrating the company's ability to provide automatic weighing solutions for any production process.
The recently launched Easiweigh DRP1010 High Speed combination weighing machine, the Midi Starter Pack, IP65 and IP67 versions of their checkweighers and checkweigher/ Metal Detector combination machines are on the stand.
Further Easiweigh highlights include the new slim line twin Ultra Weigher specifically designed for more difficult products such as leaf salad and grated cheese, a compact Duet weighing machine integrated into a tray indexing line with automatic infeed and the Mini.
Other GSH Group products on show include the Verti-pack PAL-108S palletiser and the W12 -126.
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