Ishida 16x Multi-Head Weigher

• Accurate weighing and packing of snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Portioning of frozen foods including vegetables, fruits, and prepared meals.
• Precise weighing of granular products like rice, pasta, and cereals.
• High-speed packing of fresh produce such as cherry tomatoes or berries.
• Metering of non-food items like small hardware components or pet food.

Typical capacity

For this class of 16-head multi-weighers, throughput can typically range from 60 to over 200 packs per minute, depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Weighing range

Units of this type commonly handle target weights from a few grams up to several kilograms per discharge.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V AC, 50Hz, with appropriate amperage for industrial machinery.

Accuracy

Ishida multi-head weighers are known for high accuracy, typically achieving weighments within 0.5-1.5g of the target weight for many products.

Product contact parts material

Commonly manufactured from stainless steel, suitable for food contact and washdown environments.

Footprint

A 16-head unit typically requires a significant floor area, often around 1.5m x 1.5m for the main unit, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

• What products is this Ishida multi-head weigher suitable for?

  This type of multi-head weigher is generally suitable for a wide range of free-flowing, granular, or piece-form products, both food and non-food. It excels with products that can be accurately dispensed into the weigh buckets.

• Can this unit handle sticky or delicate products?

• What kind of packaging machinery can this weigher integrate with?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used multi-head weigher?

• Are spare parts readily available for Ishida multi-head weighers?

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