A method of weighing an object on a checkweigher assembly , wherein the checkweigher assembly comprises a frame that is rotatable about an axis of rotation and a scale operatively connected with the frame , the checkweigher assembly further comprises top and bottom grip members , wherein the top and bottom grip members are axially spaced apart from each other and are operatively connected with and fully supported by the scale , the top and bottom grip members each have an outer surface , wherein the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members are arranged in a face-to-face relationship and form a gap therebetween defined by a length , wherein the length of the gap is adjustable, and wherein the top grip member is movable in the axial direction relative to the bottom grip member and the bottom grip member is movable relative to the top grip member , the method comprising the steps of: advancing an object in a machine direction, the object having a top periphery surface and a bottom periphery surface , wherein the object is defined by a height extending from an outermost point of the top periphery surface to an outermost point of the bottom periphery surface ; rotating the frame of the checkweigher assembly in a machine direction about the axis of rotation ; configuring the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members to a first length that is greater than the height of the object ; positioning the bottom periphery surface of the object on the outer surface of the bottom grip member ; and with the bottom periphery surface of the object positioned on the outer surface of the bottom grip member adjusting the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members by moving the top grip member until the top and bottom grip members contact the object , and applying pressure to the object in an axially downward direction using the top grip member to hold the object with the top and bottom grip members ; weighing the object with the scale while the top and bottom grip members hold the object ; adjusting the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members to a second length that is greater than the height of the object ; and removing the object from the bottom grip member . advancing an object in a machine direction, the object having a top periphery surface and a bottom periphery surface , wherein the object is defined by a height extending from an outermost point of the top periphery surface to an outermost point of the bottom periphery surface ; rotating the frame of the checkweigher assembly in a machine direction about the axis of rotation ; configuring the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members to a first length that is greater than the height of the object ; positioning the bottom periphery surface of the object on the outer surface of the bottom grip member ; and with the bottom periphery surface of the object positioned on the outer surface of the bottom grip member adjusting the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members by moving the top grip member until the top and bottom grip members contact the object , and applying pressure to the object in an axially downward direction using the top grip member to hold the object with the top and bottom grip members ; weighing the object with the scale while the top and bottom grip members hold the object ; adjusting the gap between the outer surfaces of the top and bottom grip members to a second length that is greater than the height of the object ; and removing the object from the bottom grip member . <EOS>