Accurate and Efficient Weighing of Mini Toothpaste Tubes with SameGram Checkweigher

Accurate and Efficient Weighing of Mini Toothpaste Tubes with SameGram Checkweigher

Summary

SameGram provided a high-precision checkweigher with forward and reverse weight selection to ensure accurate weighing of 3–6 g toothpaste tubes packed in small pouches. The solution improved production efficiency, maintained consistent quality, and ensured compliance with international packaging standards.

Helping manufacturers achieve stable, scalable, and compliant production is SameGram's mission.

As a leading manufacturer of checkweighing equipment for the packaging industry, SameGram is committed to delivering reliable solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. In the fast-growing oral care and personal hygiene market, small packaging formats such as hotel-use toothpaste tubes require strict weight verification to ensure customer trust and brand reputation.

Customer Background

Checkweigher with forward and reverse weight selection for small toothpaste tubes
Industry: Oral care and personal hygiene manufacturing.

Product Specifications: Small toothpaste tubes (3–6 g), individually packed in pouches, primarily for hotels, travel kits, and convenience retail.

Production & Market Needs: High-volume production with consistent packaging quality, requiring precise weight control to meet international standards and consumer expectations.

Challenge Analysis

· Small-sized pouches containing toothpaste tubes were challenging for traditional checkweighers, as maintaining high accuracy at production speed was difficult.

· Manual inspection and sorting of underfilled or overweight pouches led to increased labor costs and inefficiencies.

· Export and hospitality clients demanded strict compliance with weight consistency to maintain service quality and brand credibility.

· High-speed packaging lines demanded greater accuracy to avoid unnecessary waste.

SameGram Solution

SameGram implemented the SC1-C-3523L1 Checkweigher with Forward and Reverse Weight Selection, designed for small package inspection.

Key solution highlights include:

Forward & Reverse Rejecting Mechanism — Automates handling of both underweight and overweight toothpaste pouches, reducing manual rework.

High-Speed Accuracy — Delivers reliable weight inspection even in continuous, high-throughput production.

Compact Integration — Fits easily into existing toothpaste pouching lines without major modifications.

Simple Operation — Intuitive interface reduces operator training requirements.

Project Results

· Increased accuracy in detecting underweight and overweight toothpaste pouch packs.

· Reduced manual labor costs and minimized human error in product inspection.

· Improved production efficiency with uninterrupted, automated rejection.

· Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring product consistency for hotels and travel kits.

Customer Testimonials

"Our production team no longer worries about weight compliance in small toothpaste packs. SameGram's checkweigher has streamlined our process and improved overall product reliability." — Production Manager, Oral Care Manufacturer
Through this project, SameGram demonstrated its expertise in delivering tailored checkweighing solutions for the oral care industry. The forward and reverse rejection technology ensures that toothpaste pouch packaging remains both accurate and efficient, reinforcing SameGram's vision of helping manufacturers across industries achieve superior product quality and operational excellence.