Multihead Combination Weighers

Product is fed into a central cone and distributed across multiple weighing hoppers via vibration feeders. Each head weighs its portion independently, and a computer instantly calculates which combination of hoppers adds up closest to the target weight, then discharges that combination into the packaging system, repeating the cycle continuously.

Multihead weighers commonly come in 10, 14, 16, or 24-head configurations, depending on the model and required throughput. Higher head counts, such as 24-head systems, support faster speeds—up to 240 bags per minute—while lower head counts like 10-head models suit smaller-batch or slower production lines with simpler weighing needs.

These machines handle a wide range of products including snacks, nuts, candies, frozen foods, fresh produce, noodles, powders, pharmaceutical tablets, and even hardware components like bolts and screws. Specialized models exist for fragile items, wet or sticky foods, micro-particles, and mixed materials using memory bucket technology.

Yes, select models feature IP65 waterproof ratings with automatic drainage systems and 304-grade stainless steel construction, allowing high-pressure washdown cleaning. These features support strict food safety and hygiene compliance requirements found in food processing, frozen food, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

Multihead weighers are designed for seamless integration with VFFS machines, tray sealers, and thermoformers, enabling fully automated end-to-end packaging lines. Touchscreen controls with up to 100 stored programs allow quick changeovers between products, making them adaptable to diverse existing production setups without major line reconfiguration.

Multihead weighers achieve high accuracy by simultaneously calculating combinations across multiple heads, weighing ranges from 1g to 3000g depending on the model. This combination approach significantly reduces overfill and underfill compared to single-head scales, helping manufacturers maintain consistent target weights and reduce costly product giveaway.