{"id":1126,"date":"2025-03-11T08:16:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800scales.com\/blog\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2024-12-17T20:16:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T20:16:36","slug":"what-is-a-check-counting-scale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800scales.com\/blog\/what-is-a-check-counting-scale\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Check Counting Scale?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You’ve probably heard of parts counting. And, you’ve likely heard of a checkweigher scale, right?\u00a0 But what exactly does a check counting scale do? Check counting is a lesser known but extremely useful function on weighing scales and balances. What is it, how does it work and how can it be used? Let\u2019s discuss.<\/p>\n

What is Check Counting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Check counting is a function on some weighing scales that compares a total number of identical pieces by weight to determine if they\u2019re below, at or above your desired preset total. Did you know that every current Adam Equipment counting scale offers a check counting function? And even a few non-counting scales like the AGB and AGF bench scales and Cruiser CKT Checkweighing Scales have the feature as well.<\/p>\n

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How Does Check Counting Work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Essentially, check counting combines the capabilities of parts counting<\/a> and checkweighing<\/a> functions. Parts counting counts identical parts by weight. First, you provide a small sample of the parts or enter in the unit weight. Then, it\u2019s able to determine the average weight of each and uses that information to count large quantities. Checkweighing allows you to set high and low weight limits, then informs you via colors on the display whether the weight on the pan is below, within, or above those weight limits.<\/p>\n

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Just like parts counting, check counting requires that you provide a sample of the parts you\u2019re counting to get an average. It\u2019s crucial that the parts are all identical, as the count won\u2019t be accurate if they vary in weights. Once the scale has a record of the average weight for those parts, you\u2019re able to enter how many parts you want. Then, when you place the parts on the scale in bulk, it will let you know when you\u2019re below or above that number so you can make the appropriate adjustments.<\/p>\n

For example, each box needs 200 large screws. You place a small sample of screws on the pan so it can get an average, which is 3.5g each. As you place more screws on the pan, the scale will use the weight to count how many are present. Until you reach 200 screws, which is 700g, it will give you a Low reading, and if you go over (201 parts, or 703.5g), it will display High. When you get the count exactly right, the display will read OK.<\/p>\n

Product Lookups, or PLUs, are a way to store the unit weight of your most counted items. Once you\u2019ve assigned the product a number and stored the unit weight in the scale\u2019s memory, it saves you a step when you\u2019re looking to call it up for check counting. Adam Equipment\u2019s Cruiser CCT Counting scale offers 100 PLUs, while the BCT Advanced Label Printing Scale offers over 1000 PLUs, plenty for any mid-to-large operation.<\/p>\n

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Why Choose Check Counting?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Checkweighing by itself is very useful.\u00a0 But, it displays the weight, not the count. Likewise, parts counting is also a great function, but it doesn\u2019t provide a verification like checkweighing, so you must truly pay attention to the number on the display. Check counting combines counting and verification into one process. This means you don\u2019t have to pay strict attention to the parts count, because your scale pays attention for you.<\/p>\n

The most common purpose for check counting is packaging and distribution in industries like manufacturing, retail, or e-commerce. When large orders come in, it\u2019s significantly more efficient to count by weight as opposed to counting by hand, and it reduces the risk of errors. After a small sample has been weighed and a desired count has been set, you can pile on the pieces up to the scale\u2019s capacity.<\/p>\n

When check counting, there\u2019s no such thing as \u201cclose enough\u201d as there might be with regular parts counting. Either you\u2019re below, above or right on target. This prevents the risk of providing slightly more or less for the customers than they\u2019ve requested, since the display can\u2019t be misread, misunderstood or ignored. Every customer gets no more and no less than they order, and your company isn\u2019t under or oversupplying.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you need help finding the best weighing scale with a check counting function for you, be sure to contact our customer service department or you can browse through our Adam Equipment scales<\/a> that we offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You’ve probably heard of parts counting. And, you’ve likely heard of a checkweigher scale, right?\u00a0 But what exactly does a check counting scale do? Check counting is a lesser known but extremely useful function on weighing scales and balances. What is it, how does it work and how can it be used? Let\u2019s discuss. 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