ZON PACK is known for providing world-class food weighing packing solutions, multihead weighers is a crucial part of food production lines, offering the ability to weigh a wide variety of product types. such as snack chips, pet food, coffee product, frozen food…
How Does a Multihead Weigher Work?
A multihead weigher works by taking a bulk product (usually your raw materials) and splitting it into smaller volumes, based on pre-defined limits you programme into the software.
The weigher will have several features, including weigh buckets, feed buckets, infeed funnel, feeder pans, top cone, collating chute and collating funnel.
The process starts with materials fed into the infeed funnel, often by a conveyor belt or bucket elevator. The top cone and feed pans, usually through vibration or rotation, will then move the product into the weigh buckets, each of which has a load cell to constantly monitor the amount of product contained. The weigher will be designed to ensure an even distribution of product.
Depending on the target weight and other programmed specifications, the software will determine the best combination of weights to meet the correct total amount. It will then distribute the product accordingly, with hoppers used to refill a bucket as soon as it becomes empty, creating an continuous cycle.
Why use a Multihead Weigher?
The main advantages of using a multihead are speed and accuracy. The use of load cells in the system allows you to process bulk products while still allowing you to adhere to your weight targets precisely. The heads of the weigher are constantly refilling, which means you are able to access higher speeds than you would with a manual weigher and automate the process.
Due to the various features that may be implemented in a multihead weigher, getting a tailored solution that suits your product type is achievable. This means it can be used across sectors and address a wide range of production challenges.
Finally, most multihead weighers will work alongside other equipment, such as checkweighers and product inspection systems. A conveyor system will feed product from one area to the next, with minimal manual intervention. This improves quality and accuracy across your production line, creating an output that meets specifications and customer expectations every time.
Post time: Dec-30-2022