Basic Equipment - Linear Weigher With Vertical Form Fill And Seal

Applications & Use Cases

• Packaging granular products such as rice, sugar, and pulses.
• Bagging snack foods like crisps, nuts, and sweets.
• Portioning and sealing powders such as flour or coffee.
• Packaging small hardware items or components.
• Creating retail-ready bags for pet food or birdseed.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity range

For this class of equipment, linear weighers commonly handle product weights from 10g up to 5kg, with some larger units exceeding this.

Throughput

Throughput for linear weighers with VFFS machines typically ranges from 10 to 60 bags per minute, depending on product characteristics and bag size.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 230V, single-phase or 400V, three-phase electrical supply, often with a compressed air connection.

Footprint

A combined linear weigher and VFFS system typically requires a floor space of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m to 2.5m x 2.5m, plus space for access and material handling.

Packaging materials

These machines are generally compatible with various heat-sealable film types, including laminates, polyethylene, and polypropylene.

Accuracy

Linear weighers are known for good weighing accuracy, typically within +/- 0.5g to 2g, depending on the product and target weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products are best suited for a linear weigher?

  Linear weighers are ideal for free-flowing, granular, or small particulate products that can be accurately dispensed into weigh buckets.

• What is the typical maintenance required for this type of machine?

• Can this machine handle different bag sizes?

• What is the difference between a linear weigher and a multihead weigher?

• Is training typically required to operate this equipment?