Ishida & Schur - Ishida Multihead Weigher And Pouch Line

Applications & Use Cases

• Accurate weighing and packaging of snack foods, confectionery, and baked goods.
• Portioning and bagging of frozen foods, fresh produce, and granular products.
• Packaging of non-food items such as small hardware, pet food, or pharmaceuticals.
• Integration into automated production lines requiring precise weight control and flexible packaging formats.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, multihead weighers commonly achieve speeds of 60 to 120 weighments per minute, depending on product and target weight.

Power supply

Units of this type typically require a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with a compressed air supply for pneumatic functions.

Weighing accuracy

Ishida multihead weighers are known for high accuracy, typically achieving weighments within 0.5g to 2g depending on the product and target weight.

Pouch formats

Pouch bagging machines commonly handle various pouch styles, including stand-up pouches, flat pouches, and gusseted bags, often with zipper resealable options.

Integration

This type of line is designed for seamless integration, with components communicating to optimise throughput and minimise product giveaway.

Footprint

A complete line comprising an elevated conveyor, multihead weigher, pouch machine, metal detector, and rotary table will require a substantial footprint, typically 8-12 metres in length.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products are suitable for a multihead weigher and pouch line?

  This type of line is highly versatile, suitable for a wide range of free-flowing granular, piece, or sticky products, both food and non-food, that require precise weighing and flexible pouch packaging.

• What are the benefits of a 14-head multihead weigher?

• Why is a metal detector/checkweigher included in the line?

• Can this line handle different bag sizes and materials?

• What maintenance is typically required for such a line?