Ohlson - Multihead Weigh Scale + Mezzanine

Applications & Use Cases

• Accurate weighing and portioning of free-flowing granular products.
• Packaging operations requiring high-speed and precise weight control for snacks, confectionery, and dry goods.
• Integration into automated packaging lines, often feeding vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines.
• Reducing product giveaway and ensuring compliance with weight regulations in food production.

Typical Specifications

Typical throughput

For this class of 14-head multihead weighers, speeds commonly range from 60 to 140 weighments per minute, depending on product and target weight.

Weigh range

Units of this type typically handle target weights from a few grams up to several kilograms, with specific models optimised for narrower ranges.

Bucket configuration

A 14-head configuration is standard for achieving high accuracy and speed, often featuring dimpled buckets for sticky or delicate products.

Material construction

Equipment for food processing is typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Mezzanine footprint

Mezzanines for multihead weighers commonly measure around 2m x 2m, providing elevated support for the weigher above packaging machinery.

Power supply

Typically requires a 3-phase electrical supply, commonly 400V, 50Hz, with specific amperage requirements varying by model.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What products are suitable for a multihead weigher?

  Multihead weighers are ideal for free-flowing, granular, and piece products such as crisps, sweets, nuts, pasta, frozen vegetables, and small hardware items. They are less suitable for liquids or very sticky products without specific adaptations.

• Why is a mezzanine included with the multihead weigher?

• Can this multihead weigher be integrated with existing packaging lines?

• What maintenance is typically required for a multihead weigher?

• What is the benefit of a 'dimpled bucket' configuration?