Yamato's broad portfolio of multihead weighers offers excellent solutions for the weighing and packaging of nuts & dried fruits, cereals and snacks

The machines for these applications combine the ambitious goals of our R&D team with the invaluable experience gathered over the years by our competent technicians.

At Yamato Scale, you will be sure to find THE multihead weigher for your production. The selection ranges from the simple solutions for a reduced budget to the high end machines for complex applications – all equipped with the latest state of the art technology.

Each product has its own characteristics and composition. As you know, dried fruits tend to be very sticky, snacks and nuts are very delicate and prone to break, while cereals cause substantial dust. The weighing and packaging of these products represents a definite challenge, even more so once you start combining these products.

 

Explanation of terms in the attached table:

Mono : The product consists of only one ingredient.

Pre-Mix: A mix that is created by mixing different components ahead of time.

3*/5*/6*(e.g.) : To create the mix, an uneven distribution of the weigh heads is required.

Overview of all machines

Overview

Yamato Scale ALPHA Advance Series – Basic Line

The ALPHA Advance Series is our line of robust and high performing multihead weighers.

  • excellent price-performance ratio
  • brilliant design
  • reliable operation for all basic applications
  • machine life expectancy of up to 25 years
  • weighing and dosing of mono or pre-mixed products
  • suitable for mixes with up to 4 different ingredients
  • range of target weights: 14 g to 1,000 g
  • performance of up to 2 x 140 weighments per minute
  • Find out more about the Yamato ALPHA Advanced Series

For the weighing and dosing of nuts, dried fruits, cereal, snacks, and certain other dry products, we recommend the ALPHA Advance Series multihead weighers in the standard and/or dimple plate configuration.

Areas of application for the ALPHA Advance Series multihead weighers:

Products belonging to the categories nuts & dried fruits, cereals, and snacks

standard/plain plate configuration suited for non-sticky products:

  • nuts, e.g. Brazil Nuts, cashews, peanuts, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, walnuts, trail mix, etc.
  • seeds and kernels, e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pine kernels, pistachios, etc.
  • various other products, e.g. coconut flakes, dried elderberry, etc.
  • cereal, e.g. flakes, cornflakes, etc.
  • various snacks, e.g. chips, peanut puffs, crackers, croutons, etc.
  • various seeds, e.g. chia, hemp, sesame, linseed, etc.
  • various nuts and kernels with their shell

dimple plate configuration suited for slightly sticky products:

  • dried fruits, e.g. several raisin sorts as well as diced papaya, ginger, pineapple, etc.

Yamato Scale EPSILON Series – Midrange Line

The EPSILON Series comprises the multihead weighers of the midrange price segment.

  • represents our enormous experience in the area of multihead dosing as well as a number of technological innovations
  • excellent price-performance ratio
  • weighing and dosing of mono or pre-mixed products
  • suitable for mixes with up to 4 different ingredients
  • range of target weights: 25 g to 3,000 g for a volume of up to 10,000 ml
  • performance of up to 2 x 80 weighments per minute
  • Find out more about the Yamato EPSILON Series…

For the weighing and dosing of nuts, dried fruits, cereal, snacks, and certain other dry products, we recommend the EPSILON multihead weighers with the following configurations: standard, dimple plate, Yamato dimple plate or with coated surfaces.

Areas of application for the EPSILON Series multihead weighers:

Products belonging to the categories nuts & dried fruits, cereals, and snacks

standard/plain plate configuration suited for non-sticky products:

  • identical to the ALPHA Advance applications

dimple plate configuration suited for slightly sticky products:

  • various dried fruits (sugar-coated or not) diced, in strips, or as chips, e.g. raisins, sultanas, pineapple, bananas, strawberries, papaya, ginger, grapefruit, coconut, mango, etc.
  • various dried vegetables, diced or in strips: e.g. beet, parsnip, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, etc.

Yamato dimple plate configuration suited for very sticky products:

  • various dried fruits, e.g. cranberries, apricots, apple slices, dates, figs, raisins, sultanas, etc.

coated surfaces suited for very sticky products, depending on the products:

  • various dried fruits, e.g. cranberries, apricots, apple slices, dates, figs, raisins, sultanas, etc.
  • various processed nuts, (slivered, sliced, chopped, ground), e.g. almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, coconuts, etc.

Yamato Scale OMEGA Series – Premium Line

The OMEGA Series represents our high-end range of multihead weighers

  • latest technological developments
  • for the weighing and dosing of challenging products, such as very sticky products or foods with a high fat content
  • These weighers are part of the best weighing and dosing solutions in the world due to an ingenious coordination between the electronic and the mechanic dimensions.
  • range of target weights: 10 g up to 3,000 g for a volume of up to 12,000 ml
  • Depending on the model, the OMEGA’s maximum performance can reach results of up to 4 x 120 weighments per minute.
  • suitable for mixes with up to 8 different ingredients
  • Find out more about the Yamato OMEGA Series …

Areas of application for the OMEGA Series multihead weighers:

  • standard/plain plate configuration suited for non-sticky products, identical to the ALPHA Advance applications (see above)
  • dimple plate configuration suited for slightly sticky products, identical to the EPSILON applications (see above)
  • Yamato dimple plate and coated surfaces suited for very sticky products, identical to the EPSILON applications (see above)

The characteristics of these products can be very specific depending on the way they are processed. They can, for e.g., become even softer or stickier than in their original state. In these cases, we recommend a weigher from the OMEGA Series that perfectly matches your product specifications.

What you should know!

Control systems

Yamato Scale Checkweighers for total control, both of your production output and of your production process

Choose from:

Both series are available with metal detectors.

Mixes with up to 8 components

The weighing and packaging of nuts and dried fruits often calls for the creation of mixes and specific constellations. That is why not only the multihead weigher but also all peripheral equipment responsible for the product supply plays an important role here.

Check here for further information …

One-stop production lines for product mixes

Numerous flagship projects show what we can do for you. Yamato’s Integrated Packaging Solutions make it easy for you with a one-stop packaging line designed, installed and implemented by a single source.

Check here for further information…

Patrick Coursier

Patrick Coursier

Manager Technical/Customer Service

Questions? We are here to help!

Our consulting team comprises experienced technicians and competent members of our Spare Parts team, all readily available to advise you on the wide range of solutions for your mixing application.

Do not wait any longer!

 

These recommendations are based on 30 years of experience at Yamato Scale.

Contact us for further information.

E-Mail: parts@yamatoscale.com
Hotline: +49 (0)2154 9159-0

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YAMATO SCALE Benelux
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5051 DS Goirle
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Country Manager: Walter ten Bruggencate

E-Mail: ysb@yamatoscale.com
Hotline: +31 (0)13 220 11 17

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