Target weighing made simple – precision to the point
Whether in production, order picking, or quality control – target weighing, also known as checkweighing, is an essential tool for greater efficiency, accuracy, and safety in daily operations with scales.
But what exactly is target weighing – and how does it work in practice?
What is target weighing?
In target weighing, a determined weight value is compared with a previously defined target value. Additionally, individual tolerance limits can be defined. This ensures that the weight – or alternatively the piece count – of a product lies exactly within a desired range.
A typical example: You want exactly 100 screws packed in every container. Instead of counting them laboriously, a scale with a target weighing function (see also "Determine piece counts easily...") handles this process automatically – fast, reliably, and efficiently.
How target weighing works in practice
A modern target weighing system can be realized, for example, with the 83sigma indicator and a BMR weighbridge.
Setup is done in a few steps:
-
Press function key – activate target weighing function
-
Set target value – e.g., 1,000 g or 100 pieces
-
Define tolerance ranges – e.g., ±10 g
-
Use second display – shows target value and tolerance limits
-
Apply tare function – e.g., to "zero" an empty container
During the weighing process, the main display shows the current value, while the second display offers a quick setpoint-actual comparison at all times. Target weighing is active immediately after startup and can be deactivated manually.
Intuitive signals for maximum control
Thanks to integrated visual and acoustic signals, target weighing is particularly user-friendly – even in various work environments:
-
Yellow: Below target range
-
Buzzer: Close to target value
-
Green: Within target range
-
Red: Above target range
Depending on the model, these signals can also be forwarded externally via digital outputs to indicator lights or signal horns. Ideal for large work areas or noisy production environments.
More than just weighing: Data convenience & flexibility
Modern indicators such as the 83sigma or 84vario offer significantly more than simple weighing functions. They enable:
-
Storage of multiple target values in article databases
-
Consideration and management of different tare weights
-
Printing or transmission of weighing data to your IT system
-
Individually customizable user interfaces – depending on the area of application
This makes target weighing a real multitalent in modern production and control processes.
Fully automatic target weighing with a checkweigher
A checkweigher is an automated control scale used in production lines to check the weight of products in motion. Unlike manual target weighing, the weighing process here occurs fully automatically and in real time – usually without the product having to be stopped. Checkweighers immediately detect whether an item lies within the defined tolerance limits. Products that are too light or too heavy are automatically sorted out. This ensures consistently high quality – while maintaining maximum process speed.
Advantages at a glance
✔ Increased productivity through automated control processes
✔ Error reduction in piece count or weight control
✔ Consistent quality through reliable adherence to defined target ranges
✔ Time savings compared to manual counting or weighing processes
✔ Compatibility with external signal devices for better visibility and audibility
Conclusion: Target weighing – your solution for more precision
With a target weighing function, you ensure that your products always lie within the defined tolerances – regardless of whether you are controlling by weight or piece count. Through the combination of intelligent signaling, intuitive operation, and flexible data management, you gain control, efficiency, and safety.
Table scale BS-TRI (Dual) (also verified)
Discover our selection of professional scales with target weighing function – for more precise workflows, less waste, and more economical production.