Checkweighing Scales

Checkweighing scales tell your team in an instant whether a package, portion or part is under, within or over its target weight. MNM Scales stocks bench checkweighers from A&D, Brecknell, Adam Equipment, Intelligent Weighing Technology and MNM Scales, from $159 compact checkweighers to stainless-platform production checkweighers, all with free shipping.

How a checkweigher scale works

You set a target with high and low limits. As each item is placed on the platform, colored lights or an on-screen bar show under (often yellow), accept (green) or over (red). Operators react to color, so lines move faster and give-away drops. Many checkweighers also count parts and send results over RS-232 or USB. Our checkweigher scale guide covers setting limits and tolerances.

Popular checkweighing scales in stock

• A&D FS-15Ki washdown checkweighing scale: 35 lb x 0.002 lb, IP65, NSF listed, stainless steel, built for food and packaging lines.
• Intelligent Weighing VGW-20001 checkweighing scale: 44 lb x 0.002 lb and 20 kg x 0.1 g.
• Brecknell C3235 small checkweighing scale: 30 lb / 15 kg.
• Brecknell C3236 washdown checkweigher: 30 lb x 0.002 lb (15 kg x 0.001 kg).
• MNM Scales WS checkweigher: 30 lb x 0.001 lb, $159. Need more capacity? See the 60 lb x 0.002 lb WS checkweigher.
• MNM Scales checkweigher with stainless platform, 25 lb capacity, for production lines. Also in 50 lb and 100 lb capacities.
• MNM Scales MM-IDS812 large pan checkweigher: 20,000 g x 0.1 g.

Shop checkweighers by brand

A&D checkweighing scales · MNM Scales checkweighers · Adam Equipment checkweighers · Brecknell checkweighers

Where checkweighers pay off

Food portioning and packaging

Portion meat, cheese, produce and snacks to a target weight and cut give-away. In wet areas, choose a stainless washdown checkweigher such as the A&D FS-15Ki or Brecknell C3236. See all washdown scales.

Kit and carton verification

Weigh finished kits or cartons to catch missing parts before shipping. Pair a checkweigher with a counting scale in the stockroom for full coverage.

Bottling and fill checks

Check fill weights on bottles, caps and jars at the end of the line. A fine readability such as 0.002 lb or 0.1 g catches small differences.

Selling by weight

When the checked weight also sets the price, choose an NTEP approved model. Browse NTEP legal-for-trade scales or NTEP bench scales.

Choosing a checkweighing scale

• Capacity: match your heaviest item plus its container; 30–35 lb covers most packages and portions.
• Readability: pick a step at least 10 times finer than your tolerance band.
• Display: large tri-color lights for busy lines; bar graphs for fine adjustment.
• Construction: stainless and IP-rated for washdown; painted steel for dry packing areas.
• Outputs: RS-232 or USB for logging results, and relay outputs for sorting equipment where offered.

Need a bigger platform for cartons? See our bench scales.

Checkweigher calibration

Add calibration and we calibrate your checkweigher at our Cypress, TX shop before shipping. Pricing follows maximum capacity:

A scale whose capacity is exactly at a tier limit uses the lower tier.

A 30 lb or 60 lb checkweigher falls in the 6.2–35 kg tier, and a 100 lb model in the 35–150 kg tier. Calibration usually takes 1–3 business days after receipt. Already have checkweighers on your line? Use mail-in calibration, or book on-site service.

On-site service for production lines

MNM Scales is TDA licensed with registered technicians for all scale classes. Our technicians calibrate and repair checkweighers on-site across Houston and the surrounding suburbs, with Dallas, Austin and San Antonio on request. On-site service is $295 plus $2 per mile round trip, charged once per visit, with calibration priced per scale, so calibrating a whole line in one visit keeps the cost per scale down. See scale calibration in Houston and scale repair.

Checkweighing scale FAQ

What is a checkweigher scale?

A checkweigher is a scale that compares each item to a target weight and signals under, accept or over, usually with colored lights. It speeds up portioning, packing and quality checks.

What is the difference between a checkweigher and a regular bench scale?

A bench scale shows weight. A checkweigher shows weight plus a pass/fail result against limits you set, so operators can work by color at line speed.

Can a checkweighing scale also count parts?

Many can. The MNM Scales IDS-811 combines counting and checkweighing in one portable scale, and the MNM Scales HGS-15K pairs a stainless checkweigher with counting.

Which checkweigher is best for food production?

Choose a stainless washdown model with an IP rating and NSF listing, such as the A&D FS-15Ki (IP65, NSF listed).

How do I set checkweigher limits?

Enter the target weight, then the low and high limits as either weights or a plus/minus tolerance. The checkweigher scale guide shows examples for portions and packaging.

Do you ship checkweighers calibrated?

Yes. Add an in-house or NIST calibration in the matching tier and we calibrate before shipping. Shipping is free.

Can I get a quote for several checkweighers?

Yes. Call (832) 290-3120 or contact us 24/7 for wholesale pricing.