Ishida 14 Head Multihead Weigher with Gainsborough Bagger

• Precisely weighing and bagging a wide range of free-flowing products.
• Packaging frozen foods, snacks, confectionery, and granular products.
• High-speed, accurate portioning for retail and bulk packaging.
• Minimising product giveaway and optimising packaging efficiency.

Typical capacity

For this class of Ishida multihead weigher, individual weighments commonly range from a few grams up to approximately 3kg per dump, with a total volume capacity per head typically around 3 litres.

Throughput

Units of this type are capable of high speeds, often achieving 60-120 weighments per minute, depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with specific amperage requirements varying by model and configuration.

Construction material

Units are predominantly constructed from stainless steel, suitable for food contact and washdown environments.

Bagging capabilities

The integrated Gainsborough bagger, for this class of machine, would typically produce pillow bags or gusseted bags, with bag widths determined by the forming tubes supplied.

Footprint

A complete system including weigher, bagger, gantry, and infeed elevator requires a substantial operational footprint, typically several square metres, plus headroom for the gantry.

• What kind of products can this system handle?

  This system is well-suited for a variety of free-flowing, granular, or piece-form products, including frozen foods, snacks, confectionery, nuts, and dry pet food. The dimple pans are particularly beneficial for sticky or delicate products.

• What is the benefit of a 14-head multihead weigher?

• Can the bag size be changed?

• What maintenance is typically required for such a system?

• Is installation support usually available for systems like this?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

General overview for this equipment type