Choosing the right checkweigher for product inspection checkweighing often comes down to how you will use it on your line. Do you need a unit that is described as over/under, or one whose title points to washdown duty? These two Rice Lake models frame that choice neatly. Both list at 25 lb capacity with 0.005 lb readability and 115VAC operation, and both carry the NTEP designation, so the more important differences are condition, design label, and pan size. That means the search can start with capacity, then move to condition and washdown construction.
Quick verdict
The listed prices are $1,519.88 for the CW-90-5 and $417.84 for the CW-90X-25. That gap matters, but the bigger functional fork is design: an over/under checkweigher versus a washdown checkweigher. Start with that decision, then let price confirm the direction.
Comparison at a glance
| Product | Model | Listed Price | Price Bar | Condition | Pan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake CW-90-5 Over/Under Checkweigher | CW-90-25-12 | USD 1,519.88 | New | 12x12 | |
| Rice Lake CW-90X-25 Washdown Checkweigher | CW-90X-25-10 | USD 417.84 | Used | 10x10 |
Where each product wins
- The CW-90-5 is the pick when your workflow wants the explicit over/under checkweigher designation and the listing does not lean on a washdown label.
- The CW-90X-25 is the pick when a washdown-designated checkweigher is the specific target and the RS suffix is part of the model name.
Product notes
Rice Lake, CW-90-5, Over/Under Checkweigher 25lb x 0.005lb 115VAC 12x12 Pan NTEP
This listing is titled as an over/under checkweigher, which makes it a direct fit for inspection stations where you want to catch both over- and under-weight items. The model CW-90-25-12 is part of the title. If your workflow is organized around an over/under check, this product's label points exactly there. The clear limitation is that the title does not include a washdown description, so a washdown-designated unit would look elsewhere.
Rice Lake, CW-90X-25, Washdown Checkweigher 25lb x 0.005lb 115VAC 10x10 NTEP RS
This listing carries the washdown checkweigher name directly, so any buyer searching for a washdown-designated unit should stop here. The model CW-90X-25-10 is in the title, along with the RS suffix and 10x10 pan. Its limitation is the condition flag: the listing is marked used. If used equipment is acceptable, this is the listing that matches the washdown brief.
Final choice by use case
If the label that matters to you is over/under, choose the CW-90-5. If the label that matters to you is washdown, choose the CW-90X-25. Both products are 25 lb x 0.005 lb, 115VAC checkweighers; the comparison table highlights the remaining differences.
