Packaging Machinery
Linear Weighers
ADM Industrial Weighers form a critical part of modern packaging lines, ensuring every pack is filled with speed, consistency, and accuracy. Offered as part of ADM’s integrated range, these weighers are engineered for reliability and precision, helping food producers and manufacturers reduce giveaway, improve yield, and maintain the highest quality standards.
From high-speed multihead weighers for snacks and confectionery, to linear, screw-feed, and belt-drive models for powders, grains, fresh produce, and delicate items, ADM provides the right weighing solution for every product type. Seamlessly integrated with ADM’s DP series pouch fillers, VFFS baggers and turnkey lines, these weighers are supported by local expertise and service to keep production running at maximum efficiency.
2 Head Linear Weigher
The ADM 2‑Head Linear Weigher is engineered for medium to large production runs, offering excellent weight accuracy and steady speeds. It finds its most effective use in automatic and semi-automatic packaging lines, frequently integrated into ADM’s DP3 series pouch fillers and XD20 models for seamless operation.
Constructed from hygienic stainless steel, the weigher is designed for reliability, ease of cleaning, and stable day-to-day performance. It comes in both vibration pan and belt-drive configurations to match a wide range of products from free-flow items like sugar, salt, or coffee beans to semi-flow items like diced vegetables or pitted dates. The weight range spans from 40 g up to 12 kg, depending on the selected model.
Key features include a high-precision digital load cell, intuitive touchscreen controls, and tool-free removal of weigh buckets and pans all wrapped in a stainless-steel housing designed for packaging environments. Functionally flexible and reliably accurate, the 2‑Head Linear Weigher is an efficient and adaptable weighing solution for diverse product types and production requirements.
- Hygienic stainless steel construction with good IP protection
- Multiple formats available—linear, belt, screw feed, and combination heads
- High-precision load cells for consistent fills
- Vacuum or Teflon pan options for product handling versatility
- Tool-free changeovers and easy clean-down access
- Optional modules: timing hoppers, angled chutes, printer/data output, dust-extraction
- Controls with recipe storage for multi-SKU operations
- Seamless integration into ADM VFFS, conveyors, and automated systems
Used across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors:
- Snacks, confectionery, nuts — with linear or combination—weigh dosing
- Powders and spices — with screw feed or belt drive systems
- Fresh produce & wet applications — with washdown-compatible weigh modules
- Bulk powders & grains — with 2-head combination for accuracy at high volumes
Each model can be paired with ADM’s bagging, conveyors, inspection, and downstream systems for complete line integration.
Detailed Application
Example — Roasted Coffee Beans
A specialty coffee roaster requires a flexible dosing solution for 250g up to 1kg with future option to pack 2 kg bags of roasted beans. By integrating a linear weigher with smooth, angled pans, the system achieves:
- Accurate fills across a wide size range — from small retail packs to larger wholesale bags
- Gentle product handling that maintains bean integrity and minimises breakage
- Fast changeovers between bag formats such as pillow, gusseted, and block-bottom
- Data recording and traceability for each batch, supporting quality assurance and export compliance
The weigher integrates seamlessly with ADM-DP31 Coffee pouch filler to produce consistent, retail ready packs with strong seals, extending freshness and presentation quality for supermarket and café supply
Specifications
Bench Weigher
The ADM Bench Weigher is designed as a reliable solution for manual or semi-manual weighing in environments where products—such as meat, poultry, fish, or other uniquely shaped items—aren’t suited to high-speed automated weighing systems. The unit comes in two configurations:
- Static Bench Type: Operators manually place products into the weigh pan for rapid weighing and tip-out once the desired weight is reached.
- Belt Drive Feeder: A gentle, continuous feed system suited to cumbersome or delicate products.
With stainless steel construction, high-precision load cells, and intelligent multiple sampling and fault detection modes, this weigher delivers accurate and efficient results even when constant scale monitoring isn’t practical. Its ergonomic design—featuring a well-placed working height—enhances user comfort and productivity. RFID recipe storage, programmable tare functions, and part-counting capabilities add to its versatility and ease of use.
- Hygienic stainless-steel build for food-safe environments
- Dual formats: static bench or belt-drive feeder
- High-precision load cells with intelligent multiple weighing algorithms
- Auto fault-alarm system to minimise downtime
- Operator-friendly 10.4″ touchscreen interface
- Counting mode available by setting standard weight
- Tool-free, easy-detach components for fast hygiene compliance
Stable performance with enhanced productivity for both manual and semi-automated setups
Ideal for packaging that falls outside the scope of automatic lines, such as:
- Uneven or fragile food items: meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets
- Batch packaging of irregular products like artisan cheeses or bakery items
- Counting-based scenarios: portion control on trays, or ingredient verification
- Situations needing manual oversight, but with improved speed and efficiency
Often implemented in low-volume or niche packaging lines, the Bench Weigher becomes a practical, accurate asset where flexibility is essential.
Example — Manual Meat Portioning
An artisanal meat producer regularly packs uneven cuts into trays where automatic dosing fails. The static bench weigher allows operators to quickly place portions in the pan until they reach target weight, delivering:
- Fast portioning without need for constant monitoring
- Versatile handling of awkward shapes and variable sizes
- Improved accuracy over ordinary manual scales
- Enhanced operator ergonomics and reduced physical strain