Our checkweighers are sensitive enough to detect variations in weight as slight as the presence of a sheet of paper - meaning that packages that are missing instructions for use are identified and removed before they can reach consumers. This is of critical importance when it comes to pharmaceutical products, as missing instructions for proper use can trigger a product recall causing damage to your brand and reputation. It can also have disastrous consequences for end users too.
Pharmaceutical Checkweigher
Checkweighers for stringent quality control and improved process safety
Precision Weighing for Product Completeness Verification
Increased Process Safety and Monitoring Options
Checkweighers can be equipped with our Process Safety Kit, which adds further monitoring options in order to comply with safety and quality assurance regulations. This does not just include simple completeness verification, but open flap detection to help remove packages which may otherwise disrupt the production process, such as askew products or products which have not been properly closed. The system detects these issues and removes the problematic product - and can even be programmed to sort the rejected items into separate reject bins depending on the issue.
Process Validation and Documentation
We recommend all our customers keep an audit trail, but in the pharmaceutical industry such things are not just a suggestion - they are a requirement. Our pharmaceutical checkweighers feature extensive documentation and auditing software that helps achieve compliance with regulations such as FDA 21 CFR part 11 by providing a clear record of all user activity and changes made to the system.
Serialization Ready Systems
Serialization of pharmaceutical products is an industry requirement across the globe and a critical part of the production process. When production space is limited, combining both checkweighing and serialization capabilities is an efficient use of space. Our pharmaceutical checkweighers can be fitted with the components necessary for the printing, verification and recording of the critical serialization information required by governments across the globe.
FAQs
What is a pharmaceutical checkweigher?
Pharmaceutical checkweighers are high precision inline weighing instruments designed for the unique challenges of a pharmaceutical production environment. These challenges include handling lightweight products which must be accurately weighed within higher tolerances than other industries.
How can a checkweigher help to avoid recalls in the pharma industry?
Thanks to the high accuracy of our pharmaceutical checkweighers, they are able to detect the difference between a package with required documentation (i.e. the leaflet detailing proper use and health warnings, etc.) and a package without – meaning that recalls due to packaging missing such critical components are effectively prevented.
How can a pharma checkweigher optimize the effectiveness of my production line?
METTLER TOLEDO checkweighers can prevent downstream issues in the production line due to improper product spacing by using product handling to ensure smooth transportation with the correct distance between products on the line. In addition, askew packaging that could otherwise cause a conveyor stop can be rejected by the checkweigher before they have the chance to cause a problem.
What contributions does a pharmaceutical checkweigher make towards overall process safety?
Having an effective and reliable product inspection system in place can reduce risks caused by defective products and help manufacturers improve process safety. The METTLER TOLEDO Process Safety Kit offers a variety of solutions to meet safety requirements with metal detectors, checkweighers and combination systems which integrate both technologies into a space-saving unit. These systems also provide product completeness checks, prevention of unauthorized alterations to inspection requirements, rejection counterchecking and secure reject bins for defective products.
What makes METTLER TOLEDO the ideal solutions provider for pharmaceutical checkweighers?
For decades, METTLER TOELDO has worked hand in hand with major pharmaceutical manufacturers including Orthomolin order to continuously improve the mechanical and software functionalities of our systems to contribute to the overall process efficiency of pharmaceutical production lines. Our experience allows us to find solutions for the most intricate problems. Our modular solutions are future proof and our global service offering allows smooth implementation of any future changes that may be required.