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A high-speed multihead weigher is a key piece of equipment in automated weighing and packaging lines. For food and packaging manufacturers, however, choosing a multihead weigher is not simply about selecting the machine with the highest speed.
This guide explains how a 10-head multihead weigher works, what products it can handle, which specifications matter when buying one, and what procurement teams should consider when sourcing a multihead combination weigher from a manufacturer.
A 10-head multihead weigher, also called a 10-head combination weigher, uses 10 independent hoppers to calculate weight combinations. The control system selects the combination closest to the target weight and discharges it to the packaging machine.
It handles candy, nuts, dried fruit, puffed snacks, jelly, pet food, frozen food, meatballs, and small hardware. The right configuration depends on the product and target package weight.
The UUPAC TY-A-M/P series multihead combination weigher is available in two main 10-head configurations.
This configuration uses 0.5 L or 0.8 L weighing hoppers and supports a weighing range of 5–200 g.
It is suitable for relatively small portion sizes, making it ideal for products such as snacks and puffed foods, candy and confectionery, small pet treats, nuts, seeds, and other small granular products.
This version uses 1.6 L or 2.5 L weighing hoppers and supports a weighing range of 10–1,000 g.
It is designed for products that require larger weighing portions, making it suitable for dried fruits, frozen foods, larger granular products, small hardware components, and other irregular or chunk-shaped products.
Both multihead weighers can achieve weighing accuracy of approximately ±0.1 g, depending on the product and operating conditions, with a maximum processing speed of up to 120 cycles per minute.
The machine can be equipped with an MCU or Siemens PLC control system and a 7-inch or 10-inch HMI touch screen.
The multihead weigher is designed with an IP65 protection rating, making it suitable for production environments where regular cleaning is required.
The weighing hoppers can be opened and removed for cleaning and maintenance. This design is particularly practical for food processing and packaging applications where product residue needs to be removed regularly.
Different products behave differently during feeding. Sticky, fragile, irregular-shaped or free-flowing products may require different feeding parameters.
The adjustable stepper-motor feeding system allows operators to adjust feeding behaviour according to the characteristics of the product, helping maintain stable weighing performance.
The control system can store up to 99 preset programs.
For factories handling multiple products or package sizes, operators can select a saved program rather than repeatedly entering weighing parameters. This can simplify product changeovers and reduce setup work.
In addition to weight-based applications, the system can support piece-counting applications.
A rejection function can also be configured to remove products or batches outside the required weight range, helping maintain consistency in the finished packages.
The modular electronic architecture is designed to simplify maintenance and component replacement.
For manufacturers operating automated packaging lines, easier troubleshooting can help reduce downtime when a component requires inspection or replacement.
The HMI supports multiple user authority levels, helping manufacturers control access to important production parameters.
The system can also be upgraded through a USB drive, depending on the configuration.
When buying a multihead weigher for a packaging line, production speed is only one part of the decision.
Hopper volume should correspond to both the physical characteristics of the product and the target package weight.
A hopper that is unnecessarily large may not be the most suitable choice for very small target weights, while a small hopper can restrict the amount of product handled in larger-weight applications.
For example, the UUPAC 0.5/0.8 L configuration is intended for smaller weighing ranges, while the 1.6/2.5 L configuration supports weighing ranges up to 1,000 g.
Before selecting a machine, provide the manufacturer with information about the product.
Important factors include:
These factors affect hopper selection, feeding settings and overall weighing performance.
Do not evaluate speed based only on the maximum cycles per minute listed in a specification sheet.
Actual output depends on the product, target weight, feeding stability, packaging machine and the complete production line.
For this reason, procurement teams should provide the supplier with the required bags per minute or bags per hour rather than asking only for the maximum machine speed.
For food and frozen-food applications, cleaning requirements should be considered before purchasing.
An IP65-rated machine with removable or openable product-contact components can make routine cleaning and maintenance more convenient.
A multihead weigher normally works as part of a complete automated packaging system rather than as an isolated machine.
A typical line may include:
Product Feeding → Z Bucket Elevator → Multihead Weigher → VFFS Packaging Machine → Metal Detector/Checkweigher → Finished Product Conveyor
Before purchasing, confirm that the weighing machine can communicate and physically integrate with the downstream packaging equipment.
Yes. Depending on the project requirements, UUPAC can discuss customized configurations involving areas such as hopper components, communication interfaces and HMI language options.
Customization should be evaluated according to the product, target weight, required production capacity and integration requirements of the complete packaging line.
For a technical evaluation, buyers should provide:
This information allows the manufacturer to recommend a more suitable machine configuration.
Yes. The UUPAC TY-A-M/P series has an MOQ of 1 unit, making it possible for buyers to purchase a single machine for a new packaging line, replacement project or production expansion.
The maximum processing speed can reach 120 cycles per minute. Actual production output depends on the product, target weight and complete packaging-line configuration.
Yes. The larger-hopper configuration can be used for suitable frozen solid products. The exact configuration should be confirmed based on the product size, weight, temperature and feeding characteristics.
A standard multihead combination weigher is generally not the preferred solution for fine powder. Powder products may require a dedicated powder dosing system.
At minimum, provide the product, target weight and required production speed.
Product photos, bag dimensions, product characteristics and existing equipment can further help the manufacturer recommend the appropriate configuration.
Ready to find the right multihead weigher for your line?
We would be glad to help you find the most suitable multihead weigher for your production line. Send UUPAC your target weight, product type, bag size, and required output per hour. Based on your requirements, our engineers can recommend the appropriate head count, hopper volume, and feeding system. Whether you need a single machine for testing or a complete OEM/ODM weighing and packaging solution, contact UUPAC for a factory test or quotation.
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