Ohlson - Multihead Weigh Scale + Mezzanine

• Precisely weighing and portioning a wide range of free-flowing products such as snacks, confectionery, nuts, and frozen foods.
• Integrating into automated packaging lines, often feeding Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines or tray denesters.
• Reducing product giveaway and increasing accuracy in high-speed packaging operations.
• Handling delicate or irregularly shaped products with minimal damage due to gentle product handling.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, fill ranges commonly span from 10g up to 3000g, depending on product density and bucket size.

Throughput

Units of this type typically achieve speeds of up to 130 weighments per minute (WPM), varying with product and target weight.

Number of heads

Multihead weighers commonly feature 10 to 14 heads, with 14-head configurations being prevalent for enhanced accuracy and speed.

Material contact parts

Typically constructed from stainless steel, suitable for food contact and ease of cleaning.

Mezzanine construction

Mezzanines for multihead weighers are commonly robust stainless steel structures, providing elevated support and often including stairs and safety railings.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz.

Footprint

The mezzanine structure for a multihead weigher commonly measures around 80 inches by 80 inches, with varying height depending on the packaging machine it feeds.

• What types of products are best suited for a multihead weigher?

  Multihead weighers excel with free-flowing granular, piece, or powdered products. This includes items like sweets, crisps, nuts, pasta, frozen vegetables, and small hardware components.

• Why is a mezzanine included with a multihead weigher?

• What is the benefit of dimpled buckets?

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

• What maintenance is typically required for a multihead weigher?

Multihead weighers and packing scales are regarded as reliable workhorses in food processing operations. Buyers typically value their speed, accuracy and consistency in portion control. When purchasing used equipment, checking calibration history, wear on weighing hoppers and overall mechanical condition proves important. These machines are praised for minimising product giveaway whilst maintaining throughput, though maintenance requirements and compatibility with existing lines warrant careful consideration during selection.

General overview for this equipment type