The Food Machinery Co - Linear Weigher 4 Lane, 2021

Applications & Use Cases

• Accurate weighing and dispensing of free-flowing granular products.
• Portion control for snacks, confectionery, nuts, and small produce.
• Integration into automated packaging lines for consistent product weight.
• Reducing product giveaway and ensuring compliance with weight regulations.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For a 4-lane linear weigher, throughput commonly ranges from 20 to 60 cycles per minute, depending on product characteristics and target weight.

Weighing range

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

Accuracy

High accuracy is standard, often within +/- 0.5 to 1.5 grams for this class of equipment, depending on product and speed.

Material construction

As described, all stainless steel construction is typical for food processing applications, ensuring hygiene and durability.

Power supply

Commonly requires a 230V, single-phase or 400V, three-phase electrical supply, with pneumatic air often needed for actuators.

Footprint

The footprint for a 4-lane unit can vary, but typically requires approximately 1.5m x 1.0m of floor space, plus space for infeed and outfeed conveyors.

Product suitability

Best suited for dry, free-flowing products such as granules, powders, seeds, small pasta, and certain types of confectionery.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products is a linear weigher suitable for?

  Linear weighers are ideal for handling dry, free-flowing products like rice, coffee beans, nuts, sweets, crisps, and small hardware items. They are less suited for sticky or very fine powdery products.

• How does a 4-lane linear weigher differ from a multihead weigher?

• What maintenance is typically required for this type of equipment?

• Can this weigher be integrated into an existing packaging line?

• What are the benefits of an all stainless steel construction?