Ohlson - Ohlson - Multiweigher

Applications & Use Cases

• Precisely weighing and packaging a wide range of dry, free-flowing products such as snacks, confectionery, nuts, and frozen foods.
• Ensuring accurate portion control in food processing and packaging lines to minimise giveaway and meet regulatory requirements.
• Handling delicate products with minimal damage due to gentle product handling mechanisms.
• Integrating into automated packaging lines for high-speed weighing and filling operations.
• Used in industries requiring high hygiene standards, such as food, pharmaceutical, and chemical.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

For this class of multihead weigher, throughput commonly ranges from 60 to 120 packs per minute, depending on product and target weight.

Power supply

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

Weighing accuracy

Multihead weighers are designed for high precision, often achieving accuracy within 0.5-1.5g for typical product weights.

Number of heads

The MHW-CW14 model indicates 14 weigh heads, which is common for achieving higher speeds and accuracy for a variety of products.

Construction material

Equipment for food processing, including the mezzanine, is typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Footprint (weigher only)

The weigher itself commonly occupies a footprint of approximately 1.5m x 1.5m, though this varies by manufacturer and model.

Mezzanine dimensions

The included mezzanine, measuring 80″ x 80″ x 71″ tall (with 18″ leg extensions), provides a working platform for the weigher and operator access.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What kind of products can this multihead weigher handle?

  This type of multihead weigher is typically suitable for a wide range of dry, granular, and free-flowing products, including snacks, confectionery, nuts, seeds, pasta, and some frozen items. It is less suited for sticky or very wet products.

• Is the mezzanine included with the multihead weigher?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used multihead weigher?

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

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