Automation System for Checkweighing
Development of technology for an automation system to check the weight of food materials
Government department concerned
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Overview of the technology
It is a technology for an automation system that reduces labor intensity and time required for checkweighing and sortation of food materials.
Objective of the technological development
To reduce workload of workers, improve processing speed and realize transparent distribution for food materials by developing an automation system for checkweighing and sorting in a warehouse.
Composition of the system
Conveying system, checkweighing system, sorting system and information processing system
Needs for the technology
- Expansion of the online market for food materials and the rapid market growth of half-finished food products
- Increasing small frequent multi-item orders
- Growing demand to improve issues of insufficient inspection due to manual checkweighing and recording and undocumented transactions for food materials when receiving and shipping
- Need for accurate and fast sortation
Specifications
| System length | Operation time | Item dimensions (mm) | Item weight (kg) | Speed | Mechanical throughput |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8m | 8 hours | Min. 150x150x100 Max. 500x800x500 |
Min. 0.2 Max. 20 |
60m/min | 3,600pcs/hr |
Tested by the accredited testing institute KTL.
Test Report by KTL
Applications of the technology
Warehouses and distribution centers for food materials, food and beverage factories, etc.
Test Report by KTL
Relevant intellectual property
| Type | Title | No | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright | Conveyor operation system for checking the weight of food materials | C-2018-013216 | Registered |