When cheese or confectionery pieces vary in size, consistent pack weight becomes an essential part of filling quality. A multihead weigher combines several small portions to approach the target weight, then releases the batch to the packaging machine. Its technical name is a multihead combination weigher.
The range shown includes configurations for cheese and soft or sticky materials, including certain confectionery products and preserved fruits. Al Hariri Group helps select the configuration around the product, pack and packaging line.
How does a multihead weigher work?
Product enters a top distributor and moves along feed channels into separate weighing hoppers. The controller measures the portions and selects a combination close to the target weight, then discharges them through the collection funnel into the filling equipment. This approach is useful when individual pieces are not identical.
In the cheese configuration shown, dimpled contact surfaces, inclined feeding channels and a 60° discharge chute help product movement and reduce sticking. Testing the actual product remains important, particularly for moist cheese or products sensitive to temperature changes.
Models and key specifications
The cheese-weigher catalogue lists the following options:
- JW-A10: weighing range 10–1,000 g; catalogue maximum up to 60 weighing cycles per minute.
- JW-A12: weighing range 10–1,500 g; catalogue maximum up to 100 cycles per minute.
- JW-A14: weighing range 10–1,500 g; catalogue maximum up to 100 cycles per minute.
- Hopper volume: 1.6 or 2.5 litres, depending on configuration.
- Controls: 7-inch touchscreen and storage for 100 operating settings.
- Feeding: independently adjustable channel vibration and automatic pause when product runs out.
- Options: timing hopper, printer and reject device, subject to specification and line compatibility.
These speeds are catalogue maxima, not guaranteed output for every application. Actual performance depends on product shape, density, target weight and feeding conditions. The stated X(0.5) accuracy classification does not mean a fixed ±0.5 g tolerance.
Why choose this configuration?
- Combines portions from several hoppers instead of relying on a fixed number of pieces.
- Stores operating settings for changes between products and target weights.
- Includes feeding and discharge features intended for soft or sticky materials.
- Can be evaluated for integration with a packaging machine after checking height, control signals and throughput.
Multihead cheese-weighing video
The video illustrates a cheese-weighing application. The final model and configuration are defined in the technical proposal for your project.
Frequently asked questions
Is a multihead weigher also a packaging machine?
It prepares the weighed portion. The connected packaging machine forms or fills the pack and closes it.
Will it handle every type of cheese?
Suitability depends on piece size, moisture, stickiness and operating temperature. Send a sample or product video to assess contact surfaces and feeding requirements.
Can it work with my existing packaging machine?
Integration can be assessed after reviewing dimensions, discharge height, control system and operating speed.
What information is needed to select a model?
Product type and piece dimensions, target weight, required packs per minute, pack format and details of any existing packaging machine.
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