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Checking for Mass or Weight - Making the right choice

In commercial and everyday use, and especially in common parlance, weight is usually used as a synonym for mass. This often results in confusion over applications of gravimetric checkweighers and x-ray inspection.

The sole function of gravimetric checkweighers is to be best at weighing while ensuring packaging compliance and operational productivity. The primary functions of x-ray inspection systems are contaminant detection and checking for product integrity. The x-ray inspection system can calculate a mass value; this tertiary capability may lead to the following questions:

  • When should I choose mass over weight?
  • Is there a place for using mass determination in a production line?
  • Will x-ray obsolete the traditional gravimetric checkweighers currently in use?

A METTLER TOLEDO White Paper called ‘Checking for Mass or Weight - Making the right choice’ answers the above questions to help you make an informed choice between x-ray inspection and checkweighing.

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