Ishida - 16x Multi-Head Weigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Accurate weighing and packaging of granular products such as nuts, sweets, and snacks.
• Portion control for frozen foods, fresh produce, and bakery items.
• High-speed weighing of small, irregular products like pasta, cereals, and pet food.
• Integration into automated packaging lines for efficiency in food manufacturing.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of 16-head multi-weighers, throughput can typically range from 60 to 120 accurate weighments per minute, depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with a power consumption of around 3-5 kW.

Weighing range

Multi-head weighers are typically designed for target weights ranging from 10g up to 2000g, with high precision.

Accuracy

Commonly achieves accuracy within 0.5g to 2g, depending on the product and target weight.

Construction material

Contact parts are typically constructed from food-grade stainless steel (e.g., SUS304) to meet hygiene standards.

Footprint

A 16-head weigher typically requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products is a 16-head multi-weigher best suited for?

  A 16-head multi-weigher is ideal for free-flowing, granular, or small piece products that require high accuracy and speed in portioning, such as confectionery, nuts, seeds, and small frozen items.

• Can this unit handle sticky or wet products?

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

• Is this unit suitable for integration into an existing packaging line?

• What is the benefit of having 16 heads over fewer heads?