Yamato 10 Head Multihead Weigher

• Precisely weighing and bagging snack foods such as crisps, nuts, and confectionery.
• Accurately portioning frozen foods like vegetables, fruits, and prepared meals.
• Efficiently packaging granular products including rice, pasta, and cereals.
• Handling delicate items such as biscuits or fresh produce with minimal damage.
• Integrating into automated production lines for high-speed packaging operations.

Typical number of heads

Multihead weighers in this class commonly feature 10 to 14 heads, allowing for high-speed and accurate weighing.

Typical weight range

Units of this type typically handle product weights from a few grams up to several kilograms, often between 10g and 5000g.

Pan volume

For this class of equipment, pan volumes commonly range from 3 litres to 7 litres, suitable for various product densities.

Construction material

Most industrial multihead weighers, particularly for food applications, are constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability.

Throughput

Throughput for a 10-head multihead weigher can typically range from 60 to 120 weighments per minute, depending on product and target weight.

Power supply

Commonly, these machines require a 3-phase electrical supply, typically 400V, 50Hz, with varying power consumption based on model and configuration.

• What kind of products can a multihead weigher handle?

  Multihead weighers are versatile and can handle a wide range of free-flowing products, including granular, fragile, sticky, and mixed items. They are commonly used for food products, but also for hardware and other small components.

• How does a multihead weigher achieve such high accuracy?

• What maintenance is typically required for a multihead weigher?

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

• What is the benefit of stainless steel construction?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

General overview for this equipment type