Ice Cream Pail Checkweigher & Metal Detector: Inspect 3–5kg Ice Cream Buckets
Look at the machine in our Shanghai photo, left to right:
- Right side — the stainless metal detector tunnel. The filled, lidded pail enters here on the white PU anti-static belt; ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless metal are scanned as the pail passes through.
- Center — the upright HMI column and weighing section. Touchscreen and red e-stop sit on the control column; the pail then rides onto the FA-CW450 weighing bed for dynamic weight check.
- Left side — the large stainless sliding outfeed chute. Good pails slide down the ramp to the downstream packing line.
- Bottom — locking swivel casters and adjustable feet. The whole frame rolls between lines, then locks level and firm.
This is one continuous line: metal check first, weight check second, clean pails out the chute. No gap, no manual transfer.
The Real Pails We Ran On This Machine
| Sample Pail | Weight | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Rectangular tub | 3 kg | 36 × 16.5 × 12 cm |
| Round white bucket | 4 kg | Ø25 × H15 cm |
| White pail with handle | 5 kg | Ø23 × H20 cm |
| Clear pail, blue lid | 5 kg | Ø18 × H18 cm |
All four sit inside the FA-CW450 weighing range and clear the 400mm detector tunnel.
Why the FA-CW450, Not a Smaller Model
Ice cream pails are heavier and bulkier than snack sachets. The FA-CW360 tops out at 4000g — your 5kg handled buckets need the 450 platform. The 450×550/700/800mm weighing bed takes the 36cm rectangular tub and the Ø25cm round bucket without overhang, and the 10kg range gives the 5kg pails headroom for stable readings.
FA-CW450 Official Specification
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | FA-CW450 |
| Weight Range | 10–10000g (10kg) |
| Minimum Scale | 1g |
| Best Accuracy (3σ) | ±1g |
| Max Throughput | 80pcs/min |
| Weigher Platform (W×L) | 450×550 / 700 / 800mm |
| Line Height | 750±100mm (customizable) |
| Belt Type | PU Anti-static |
| Supply Voltage | 220V/1P 50/60Hz |
| Air Supply | 5–8bar (10mm outside dia) |
| Product Memory | 100 recipes |
| Material | 304 Brushed Stainless Steel (tubular frame) |
| Temperature Range | -10 to 40°C (14 to 104°F) |
| Humidity | 0–95% RH, non-condensing |
| Software | English (Spanish/French/Russian optional) |
| Data Retrieval | USB / Ethernet |
| Certificates | CE / ISO9001 / ISO14001 |
Metal Detector Module On the Same Frame
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Tunnel channel | 400mm (sized for Ø25cm bucket) |
| Fe sensitivity | Φ0.6–2.0mm |
| SUS304 sensitivity | Φ1.2–3.0mm |
| Belt speed | 5–40m/min |
Why Ice Cream Producers Run This Line
- Under-filled pails caught — ice cream overrun varies batch to batch; every bucket confirmed to labeled weight.
- Over-filled giveaway stopped — 50g overweight on every bucket adds up fast.
- Metal checked in the same pass — blades, mixer wear and broken equipment flagged before shipping.
- Cold-zone ready — rated -10 to 40°C, 0–95% RH non-condensing.
- Sliding outfeed — rigid pails exit smoothly without tipping or jamming.
- Caster-mounted — roll to the line that needs it today, lock it down.
- 100 recipes — one-touch changeover between 3kg tub, 4kg and 5kg buckets.
Suitable For
Ice cream pails and buckets up to 10kg
Frozen dessert tubs and round buckets
Dairy buckets, cream and margarine pails
Gelato and bulk frozen packs
Why Buy Direct from Fanchi-tech
Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd. has built food inspection equipment since 2010 and ships metal detectors, checkweighers and X-ray systems to 30+ countries. Standard spare parts let your local technician service the machine — no proprietary lock-in. Every unit is tested on our floor before shipment, backed by a 12-month parts and service warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why not the smaller FA-CW360? The 360 tops out at 4000g; your 5kg pails need the FA-CW450 (10–10000g).
How accurate on a 5kg bucket? Best accuracy ±1g at 3σ; real accuracy depends on pail stability and line speed — verified by a sample test on your own buckets.
Does it work in a cold ice cream room? Rated -10 to 40°C, 0–95% RH. Confirm your actual ambient temperature and washdown for the right build.
Will the handle or lid cause false metal rejects? The detector is product-learned for frozen dairy and the specific pail closure. Send your actual pail so we tune it on site.
Test Your Bucket On the Machine
Send sample ice cream pails (empty and filled). We run them on the FA-CW450 on our floor and send back the weight and metal report before you order.
Contact: Kerry
- Email: kerry@fanchitech.net
- Mobile / WhatsApp: +86 13917555254
- Website: https://www.fanchitechnology.com/
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@fanchitech3323
Tags: FA-CW450, 5kg bucket checkweigher, ice cream pail weighing, frozen dessert checkweigher, ice cream bucket weight check, pail fill weight inspection
Post time: Oct-30-2026