Granule Weighing & Filling Machine
Automatic Granule Weighing & Filling Machine Solutions
Quantitative weighing and precision filling equipment engineered for granular, crystalline, and free-flowing products into bags, pouches, bottles, and rigid containers.
Whether running standalone units for batch packaging or integrating weighing heads into automated high-speed packaging lines, our equipment delivers accurate material dosing and smooth operational efficiency.
Precision Granule Weighing & Filling for Industrial Packaging
Granule weighing and filling systems manage quantitative product measurement prior to final container sealing.
Unlike complete primary packaging machines (such as Vertical Form-Fill-Seal systems or automatic rotary pouch packers that form or feed the bag itself), a weighing filling machine focuses directly on precise mass determination and controlled product discharge.
Material Infeed: Raw product moves into the main storage hopper via an automated elevator or feed chute.
Product Distribution: Linear vibratory pans or rotary cones distribute particles into dedicated weigh hoppers.
Weight Determination: High-precision load cells register mass in real time, matching values against target specifications.
Controlled Discharge: Measured product releases into bags, pouches, bottles, jars, or downstream packaging machinery.
These units operate as standalone stations with manual container handling, or interface directly with automated packaging lines.
Machine Types & Structural Configurations
Selecting the correct weighing system layout depends on material flow characteristics, particle uniformity, density, and required production speed.
Type 1: Linear Weighing Units
Designed for simple, uniform granular products like sugar, salt, grains, seeds, and uniform feed pellets.
Streamlined Mechanical Design: Built for straightforward daily operation, quick material changeovers, and simple washdown procedures.
Vibratory Feeding Control: Employs multi-stage linear vibratory trays to manage coarse dosing and fine trickle adjustment.
Target Application: Ideal for small-to-medium output requirements, batch processing, or dedicated product lines.
Type 2: Multihead Combination Weighers
Engineered for irregular shapes, fragile particles, mixed items, or high-speed operations such as snacks, nuts, pet food, candies, and dried fruits.
Combination Algorithm: Uses dedicated load cells across multiple weigh hoppers to calculate and select the precise weight combination per cycle.
High-Speed Output: Achieves rapid discharge rates without sacrificing individual target dose accuracy.
Product Protection: Features optimized chute angles and lowered drop heights to minimize product breakage during transfer.
Type 3: Integrated Weighing & Packaging Line Systems
Tailored for production facilities requiring fully automated material handling from bulk supply to sealed containers.
Unified Line Control: Synchronizes Z-bucket elevators, elevated working platforms, multihead or linear weighers, and downstream baggers.
Signal Synchronization: Interlocks discharge signals directly with Vertical Form-Fill-Seal (VFFS) systems, premade pouch packing machines, or bottle indexing conveyors.
Operational Versatility: Operates as a cohesive unit to minimize manual handling and maintain consistent line throughput.
Compatible Granular Products & Applications
Material bulk density, particle surface texture, and moisture levels determine the final feeder configuration.
Food & Snacks: Nuts, potato chips, dried fruit, candies, popcorn, and extruded snacks.
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Grains & Staples: Rice, beans, pulses, coffee beans, sesame, and bulk cereals.
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Seasonings & Ingredients: Refined sugar, coarse salt, spices, soup bases, and granular additives.
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Pet Food & Agriculture: Dry kibble, treats, crop seeds, feed pellets, and fertilizers.
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Industrial Particulates: Plastic granules, resin pellets, small hardware items, and desiccants.
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Machine configurations are verified through material testing based on particle size distribution and bulk density.
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Material Flow Process
Key Technical Specifications
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Specification |
Typical Configuration |
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Weighing Principle |
Linear Weighing / Multihead Combination Weighing |
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Filling Range |
Model dependent (e.g., 10g – 1,000g / 100g – 5,000g) |
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Weighing Accuracy |
Dependent on particle uniformity and target mass |
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Weighing Heads / Channels |
1, 2, or 4 heads (Linear) / 10, 14, or 20 heads (Multihead) |
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Control Logic |
Industrial PLC with touchscreen interface |
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Product Contact Parts |
Food-grade SUS304 or SUS316 Stainless Steel |
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Container Compatibility |
Premade Pouches, VFFS Film Bags, Rigid Bottles, Jars |
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Recipe Storage |
Multi-program memory for rapid product switching |
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Power & Utilities |
Custom voltage built to regional facility standards |
Container Formats & Line Integration Options
Our equipment interfaces with diverse package styles and existing plant setups.
Supported Containers
Flexible Bags: Pillow bags, gusseted bags, quad-seal bags, and block-bottom pouches.
Premade Pouches: Stand-up pouches, zipper bags, side-seal pouches, and flat bags.
Rigid Containers: Plastic bottles, glass jars, composite cans, and tubs.
Line Integration Capabilities
Infeed Elevators: Z-bucket conveyors, inclined belts, and vacuum loaders.
Primary Packaging Equipment: Direct signal linkage with VFFS units and rotary pouch machines.
Downstream Equipment: Integration with indexing conveyors, checkweighers, metal detectors, and sealers.
Equipment Selection Checklist
Product Properties
Particle size, shape, bulk density, and flow behavior.
Target Weight Range
Minimum and maximum fill weight per cycle.
Required Speed
Target output in fills per minute or packages per hour.
Container Style
Premade pouches, roll-stock film bags, or rigid bottles/jars.
Container Opening Dimensions
Neck diameter or bag opening width.
Automation Level
Standalone operation with operator loading, or fully automated line integration.
PLC and Touchscreen Interface
Offers simple parameter tuning, recipe selection, and system diagnostics.
Stainless Steel Contact Surfaces
Built using sanitary stainless steel for easy cleaning and product safety.
Digital Load Cell Sensors
Provides precise mass detection with anti-vibration signal filtering.
Adjustable Vibratory Feeders
Controls material flow from fast bulk dosing to fine trickle adjustment.
Tool-Free Disassembly
Quick-release hoppers and chutes simplify washdown during product changeovers.
No-Product / No-Fill Protection
Prevents hopper discharge if downstream containers are missing.
Multi-Language Controls
Interface menus available in major languages for international facility teams.
FAQ
Request a Custom Technical Proposal
To receive an equipment recommendation and quotation, please share your operational details:
Product description and sample photo/video
Target fill weight(s)
Required production speed
Bag or container type and dimensions
Target accuracy requirements
Line setup preference (Standalone or Integrated)
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