Suitable For Cartons, Cans, Bottles and Pouches in Dry or Wet Environments

MINNEAPOLIS (June 24, 2009) – Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the launch of the Thermo Scientific Versa 8120, a highly accurate and reliable checkweigher for high-speed weighing applications in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.

Suitable for cartons, cans, bottles and pouches in dry or wet environments, the Versa 8120 can handle weighing, control and reject functions at line speeds up to 700 packages per minute, depending on the application. The rugged chain design of the checkweigher makes it easy to clean and maintain. In addition, the simplified design and minimal number of moving parts in the frame greatly reduces vibration, allowing for superior weighing accuracy and performance. The Versa 8120 is available in a stand-alone pedestal version or with a standard, integrated conveyor.

The Versa 8120, which incorporates state-of-the-art electronics, is the latest model in the next-generation Thermo Scientific Versa checkweigher family. Conversion kits are also available for customers seeking to upgrade controllers in existing 8120 frames in good condition (formerly sold under the Ramsey brand name).

“One of the backbones of our checkweigher family has been the rugged and versatile 8120 chain frame, which has been a very popular and successful model over the years,” says Volkert-Jan Hage, product manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific. “That is why we chose to include the 8120 in the Versa checkweigher family.  This delivers the ultimate combination of our modern controller platform with our accurate and easy-to-use chain weigh frame, in a checkweigher that is suitable for a broad range of packaging applications.”

The Versa 8120 controller, based on the Microsoft Windows XP® operating system, includes a simple, easy-to-read color touch-screen interface. The checkweigher can be quickly and automatically set up, and configured for controlled access, ensuring complete security and data integrity.

Offered as an option for increased functionality, the Versa 8120’s in-feed conveyor can be fitted with peripheral equipment such as a helix system for cans. Also, an optional Thermo Scientific APEX metal detector provides a complete weight control and contaminant inspection station.

For more information on the Versa 8120 and other Thermo Scientific checkweighers, visit www.thermo.com/checkweighers.

Thermo Scientific is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science.

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