Adam Equipment In-line dynamic checkweighing – Sentinel

Description

In-line dynamic checkweighing – The Sentinel

For high-precision dynamic checkweighing the Sentinel series has a wide range for a multitube of applications. An integrated inspection solution engineered for food processing, pharmaceutical, and heavy industrial manufacturing lines. Designed with product quality in mind they minimize costly giveaway, and ensure strict regulatory compliance. The range scales seamlessly from 0.01g pharmaceutical precision to 60kg heavy-duty industrial loads. Featuring adaptive AI-driven dynamic filtering, intuition-first touchscreen interfaces, and optional IP65 washdown protection, Sentinel systems integrate into existing conveyor workflows to maximize operational throughput without sacrificing accuracy.

Application Flexibility & Multi-Inspection Capabilities:

Whether your application requires high-speed checkweighing (up to 400 ppm), FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, or combined metal detection, there is a Sentinel base system built for the task. Every unit can be further modified to suit your specific line layout or other requirements. Models range from the ultra-precise SPH 300 pharma unit and hygienic SFD food-grade checkweighers to the robust SHD heavy-duty conveyor systems. For space-restricted production environments, the SFC Combi models combine dynamic weighing and multi-frequency metal detection into a single footprint, helping manufacturers streamline quality control, maintain line speeds, and track up to 1,000,000 production data points in real time!

The Range:

SPH 300 – Ideal for Pharma

Weigh range: 5-600g

Readability: 0.01g

Firstly, the SPH 300 Inline checkweigher features an optimised dynamic filtering so can easily handle 400 parts per minute. Additionally, it has a 15.6-inch colour touchscreen and intuitive modern design principles for ease of use and user friendliness. Lastly, it comes with GMP Compliance as standard, so is ideal for fast paced Pharmaceutical applications for the Medical and Health industries.

SFD 200 – Ideal for Food (Increased Capacity)

Weigh range: 500-3000g

Readability: 0.1g

Having a higher capacity, robust and hygienic design, the SFD 200 can withstand the harsh demands of the Food industry, whilst still providing a performance of 0.1g. A unique approach of a tool-free replacement of the conveyor and belt avoids foreign bodies and contamination risks. It has a large internal storage of 400gb and can store up to 200 recipes with an impressive 250ppm (pieces per minute) throughput.

SFD 300 – Ideal for Food (Increased Precision)

Weigh range: 20-500g

Readability: 0.05g

Where higher precision is required the rugged SFD 300 has a SS304 stainless steel structure like the SFD200 and the hygienic design needed for demanding food production and packaging facilities. With a large data store capacity, SFD can also retain up to 200 recipes and has 300ppm throughput.

SHD 100 – Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications

Capacity: 15kg

Readability: 1g

The SHD 100 has a super robust carbon steel frame and a SS304 stainless steel weighing platform. It can handle 1,000,000 pcs weight value for production statistics. Available in IP54- or IP65-rated versions. SHD’s have an optional roller pusher rejector for quality control.

SHD 300 – Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications (Increased Capacity)

Capacity: 30kg

Readability: 1g

Like the SHD 100, the heavy duty, high-capacity SHD 300 is made from a carbon steel frame and a stainless steel weighing platform and can handle 1,000,000 pcs weight value for production statistics.

SHD 500 – Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications (High Capacity)

Capacity: 60kg

Readability: 5g

Built for heavy industrial environments, the SHD 500 handles high-capacity packaging lines up to 60kg. It features continuously variable belt speed control, automatic weighing compensation, and an IP54-rated construction (IP65 washdown optional) with a durable SS304 stainless steel weighing platform. Includes internal memory tracking for up to 1,000,000 piece weight values for Statistical Process Control (SPC).

SHD 600 – Ideal for Heavy Duty Applications (High Capacity and High throughput)

Capacity: 60kg

Readability: 5g

Designed for heavy-duty lines with higher expected defect rates, the SHD 600 features an upgraded rejection mechanism capable of 40 rejects per minute (compared to 30 on the SHD 500). Built with a more compact 640 x 320 mm platform for narrower items, it operates at a constant 40 m/min belt speed and offers full 1,000,000-piece statistical data logging with IP54/IP65 ingress protection.

SFC 200 – Ideal for Food (Including Metal Detection)

Capacity: 1200g

Readability: 0.1g

Combining a premium dynamic inline checkweigher with a metal detector. The SFC 200 is easy to clean and incredibly robust, due to it’s carbon steel frame construction and a hygienic stainless steel weighing platform. The metal detector sensitivity can identify Fe 0.7mm, SS304 1.2mm, and Non-Fe 1.0mm. It has an aperture size of 250 mm width x 80–150 mm height options.

SFC 400 – Ideal for Food (High Capacity and Includes Metal Detection)

Capacity: 3kg

Readability: 1g

The SFC 400 offers a higher capacity and combines a dynamic inline checkweigher with a metal detector. It also features the carbon steel frame and stainless steel weighing platform. The metal detector sensitivity can identify Fe 0.7mm, SS304 1.2mm, and Non-Fe 1.0mm. The SFC 400 has a larger aperture size of 300 mm width x 80–150 mm height options.

Comparison at a glance:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What is the maximum weighing capacity of the Sentinel checkweigher range?

A: The Sentinel range offers weighing capacities from 500g up to 60kg. Lightweight food and pharma models handle up to 600g (SPH 300) or 3kg (SFD 200), while the Heavy Duty (SHD) series scales up to 60kg for large packages and bulk containers.

Q: Can Sentinel checkweighers integrate metal detection into a single machine?

A: Yes. The Sentinel SFC 200 and SFC 400 Combi models combine high-precision dynamic checkweighing and multi-frequency metal detection in a single space-saving footprint, detecting ferrous (Fe), non-ferrous (Non-Fe), and stainless steel (SS304) contaminants.

Q: What line speeds and throughputs can Sentinel checkweighers achieve?

A: Depending on the model and package size, Sentinel checkweighers achieve line speeds up to 400 parts per minute (ppm) for pharmaceutical applications (SPH 300), up to 300 ppm for food packaging (SFD 300), and up to 60 ppm on heavy-duty 60kg industrial lines (SHD 500).

Q: Are Sentinel checkweighers compliant with food safety and pharmaceutical standards?

A: Yes. Food-grade models (SFD series) feature SS304 stainless steel construction, IP65 washdown protection, and tool-free belt removal to eliminate contamination risks. Pharmaceutical models (SPH series) comply with GMP and FDA 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail requirements.

Q: What is the difference between the Sentinel SHD 500 and SHD 600 models?

A: Both models handle 60kg max loads, but the SHD 600 features an upgraded rejection rate of 40 rejects/minute (vs. 30/min on the SHD 500) and a more compact 640 x 320 mm weighing bed, making it ideal for lines with higher defect rates or smaller package footprints.