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The Ishida CCW-RV-212 is weighing the diced cooked meat at target weights of 85g, 100g, 150g and 300g, the largest two sizes specifically for dog food and the smaller sizes for cat food as well. The 12 head machine is divided into two halves, each one feeding a separate pouch machine below. Special embossed surfaces help to ensure a smooth flow of product throughout the weigher. To maximise speed and accuracy the six pool hoppers on either side each feed two weigh hoppers. This is generating a throughput of up to 90 packs per minute but the weigher has the capability to go even faster. Weighing accuracy is precise and consistent, according to quality manager Sabino Tattoli. “We have been very pleased with the performance of the Ishida weigher, and we have found that giveaway is minimal,” he explains. Another benefit of the weigher, says Sabino, is its ease of use. “Product changeovers can be carried out literally at the touch of a button, and the weigher is also very easy to dismantle for cleaning. This is definitely very helpful for a lot of our operators.” Indeed, so simple is the machine to use that just one operator is needed at any one time to oversee the entire packing operation. With Morando typically operating two eight hour shifts, five days a week, the reliability of the weigher has also been exemplary since its installation. “It has continued to perform consistently well,” confirms Sabino. Photos Title Goes Here www.ishidaeurope.com 29