Small But Fast

Multipond unveils the new high-speed combination weigher for the confectionery and small bagging sectors at PPMA in Birmingham at the endof September.
The MP28-400/400-A is specially designed to meet the space constraints, speeds and accuracy levels required for the confectionery and small bagging markets. It is smaller than its previous counterparts making it ideal for factories with restricted headroom, yet offers increased output, being capable of reaching speeds of up to 430 bags/weighs per minute.
Believed to be the fastest combination weigher of its kind on the market, the MP28-400/400-A will be demonstrated after 18 months in development. With reduced size hoppers (0.4 litres), the systems ability to deposit target weights as small as a third of a gram with high accuracy means that, as well as confectionery, it is also suitable for complex ingredient weighing (e.g. soup mixes and dried ingredients). The extremely compact design of the system and customisation allow seamless integration into the production process.
This advanced 28-head weigher uses the principle of combining partial quantities to achieve the target weight. The weighed portion is then quickly transferred to the forming tube of the bagging machine by means of Multipond’s unique patented ‘Oscillating Duplex Double Duckmouth’ high-speed transfer system. This system consists of two collecting hoppers which swivel to a central position over the forming tube to deposit the product. Due to the alternating motion, the deposit times are halved.
Established in the UK since 1991, Multipond UK is a division of the German based Atoma-Multipond Group. Experts in manufacturing and tailoring weighing systems to handle diverse and challenging applications, Multipond create systems that offer increased accuracy, output, usability and reliability.