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Thompson Scale Designs Heavy-Duty Checkweigher-Rejector Combination
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August 23, 2006 |
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The 4693-R Heavy-Duty Checkweigher is ideal for production facilities that produce heavy or bulky items and do not
have the extra space for a separate reject conveyor to remove their off-weight products. A pneumatically operated
heavy-duty reject ram is located directly off the side of the weigh station conveyor to quickly and accurately reject
all off-spec packages.
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Thompson Scale Offers Upgrades for Filling and Packaging Machinery
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May 9, 2006 |
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Many filling machines are still in their original all-mechanical condition.
Thompson Scale's 4693 Filler Upgrade provides a cost-effective way to
modernize existing equipment to maximize their productivity.
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Thompson Scale Develops Innovative 16-Lane Checkweigher
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January 31, 2006 |
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The TSC 350 16x Checkweigher is capable of weighing, classifying, and
rejecting up to 16 items simultaneously for quality control in packaging.
Its unique design increases output of packaged products over an average
checkweigher by weighing 16 times the number of items at once.
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The Cost-Saving Benefits of Checkweighers
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August 25, 2005 |
This article written by Thompson Scale VP Alan Vaught explores the benefits
that checkweighers provide. There are specific and tangible improvements
that a checkweigher can achieve in the chemical industry that are discussed.
* Note: Use the "Zoom-in" tool in Adobe Acrobat to read the article
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Thompson Scale Releases New Hydraulically
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August 15, 2005 |
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The 4693 HL Checkweigher features a newly developed hydraulic lifting and lowering system that allows the
entire unit to move up and down to adjust to varying conveyor heights. This unique checkweigher can be
placed just after the filling station, allowing operators to react much quicker to off-spec fills.
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Thompson Scale Offers Entry-Level Checkweighers |
June 15, 2005 |
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The intermediate and heavy-duty 5297 EL Checkweighers are essentially the same physical design as the
standard versions; the main difference is that the programming of the controls is more basic. They
offer a more economical solution to companies that otherwise may not be able to fit a checkweigher into
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Advancements
in Checkweighing Technology
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May 20, 2005 |
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This article covers the benefits and technology of checkweighing. Highlights of the article include quotes
from Alan Vaught, VP of Thompson Scale, and a photo of the Sonic 350 Checkweigher. |
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Thompson Scale Designs New Innovative Lift and Weigh
Checkweighers |
January 10, 2005 |
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The Sonic 350-LW checkweigher provides weighing options for companies that package cups filled with various
condiments or blister packs that cannot be weighed with a standard checkweigher. |
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Improving Quality Through Data Collection Software
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November 16, 2004 |
Data collection systems can provide measurable and sustainable improvements in quality and performance in
many applications. Informed with accurate and timely factory floor information, managers and employees at
all levels can rely on production data to make quicker, more informed decisions about their manufacturing process.
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Thompson Scale Develops New Intermediate Checkweigher Design |
November 2, 2004 |
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Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production
scales, announced today the release of the new 4693i Intermediate Package Checkweighers. These checkweighers
provide quick and accurate weighments to effectively provide quality control in production facilities over a
wide variety of industries.
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Thompson Scale Designs Innovative Quad-Lane Checkweighers |
July 8, 2004 |
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Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery
controls, and custom production scales, announced today the release of the TSC 350-Q
Quad-Lane Small Package Checkweighers. These extremely fast and efficient checkweighers
offer highly accurate package weighing, reducing shortage fines and the product giveaway
issues that many packaging plants face.
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Thompson Scale Releases Dual-Lane
Checkweighers |
May 6, 2004 |
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Thompson Scale Releases Dual-Lane Checkweighers for Increased Productivity.
Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging
machinery controls, and custom production scales, announced today the
release of its Sonic 350 Dual-Lane Small Package Checkweighers. These
advanced checkweighers provide additional weighing options and increase
productivity by utilizing a second parallel conveyor belt for weighing more
packages.
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Rinker Invests in Process Improvement  |
April 15, 2004 |
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Rinker Material’s multiwall valve-bag filling operation made big gains in
productivity, accuracy, and ergonomics after management invested in three
key upgrades from Thompson Scale.
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Case Study: Rinker Increases Production with TSC |
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February 18 2004 |
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Thompson Scale provided Rinker with solutions that improved their overall
cement production. By overcoming challenges with innovative strategies and
striving to meet the customer's needs, TSC has helped Rinker's packaging
line operate more efficiently.
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Checking in on Checkweighers  |
December 15, 2003 |
With the increase in regulations and safety concerns, pharmaceutical companies are investing in inspection equipment to ensure the quality of their products.
* Note: Use the "Zoom-in" tool in Adobe Acrobat to read the article
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Thompson Scale Releases Advanced Small Package Checkweighers |
Thompson Scale Releases Advanced Small Package Checkweighers
October 13, 2003 |
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Thompson Scale Company, a leader in checkweighing systems, packaging machinery controls, and custom production scales, announced today the release of the TSC 350 and Sonic 350 Small Package Checkweighers. These extremely fast and accurate checkweighers provide a way for manufacturing plants to reduce giveaway and shortages in packaging and keep quality control at peak levels.
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Telemetry Solutions Releases Data Collection and Reporting System |
Telemetry Solutions Releases Data Collection and Reporting System
September 3, 2003 |
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Telemetry Solutions Company (A wholly-owned subsidiary of Thompson Scale), a provider of data collection and analysis systems, announced today the release of StatPak-PCTM Desktop Edition. This advanced real-time data collection and reporting software system provides instant information to manufacturing plant management and personnel to help increase efficiency and maintain quality control at peak levels.
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