Belt-Fed Multihead & Combination Weigher
The MQ-MW2512B12 is a 12-head belt combination weigher for products that are difficult to move reliably with vibration alone. It is documented for sea cucumber, fresh meat, fruit and snacks, with 1-500 g per weighing section, 10-2,000 g combined range, 0.01 g display resolution, ±0.1-3 g stated accuracy and up to 30 portions/min. This new buyer hub gives the model a correct commercial home without changing its established product URL under the original catalogue.
A multihead combination weigher divides product among several weighing heads, measures the amount in each head, and selects the combination whose total is closest to the target portion. A belt-fed design meters sticky, fresh, delicate or irregular pieces with small conveyors instead of depending only on radial vibration. It performs portion-making before packing; a checkweigher performs final weight verification after a pack has been made.
12-Head Belt Combination Weigher Model
12-Head Belt Combination Weigher Specifications
| Model | Heads | Single Section | Combined Range | Accuracy | Max Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MQ-MW2512B12 | 12 belt-fed heads | 1-500 g | 10-2,000 g | ±0.1-3 g | 30 portions/min |
How a Belt-Fed Multihead Weigher Works
Distribute the product
Operators or an upstream feeder distribute product across the 12 belt-fed weighing sections. The belt arrangement helps handle pieces that do not flow consistently on a conventional vibratory feeder.
Weigh each head
Each section measures its current product amount independently and sends the value to the controller.
Calculate the best combination
The controller evaluates available head combinations and selects the total closest to the programmed target weight.
Discharge the portion
The selected heads release one combined portion for collection or downstream packing, after which the weighing cycle repeats.
Multihead Weigher Price Factors
Multihead weigher price depends on product behaviour, target portion, acceptable giveaway, head count, feeding method, contact materials, washdown expectations and connection to the downstream packing process. A belt-fed machine for fresh or sticky pieces must be tested with representative product because piece size, moisture and surface adhesion affect distribution. MIQI quotes the MQ-MW2512B12 after a sample and line-layout review.
Sticky, Fresh and Irregular Product Applications
Fresh meat portions
Belt feeding helps move wet or sticky pieces while combination logic targets the required total portion.
Sea cucumber and seafood pieces
Irregular high-value pieces can be combined toward a target without treating the machine as a final-pack checkweigher.
Fruit pieces
The machine combines discrete pieces where shape and surface make conventional vibration less predictable.
Snack portions
A 10-2,000 g combined range supports portion preparation before the downstream pack is sealed.
Related Weighing Equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a multihead weigher work?+
It weighs product in several heads at the same time, then calculates which available combination is closest to the target. The selected heads discharge together to form one portion. This combination step reduces giveaway compared with relying on a single weighing hopper.
What is the difference between a multihead weigher and a checkweigher?+
A multihead weigher creates a target portion before or during packing. A checkweigher inspects the completed pack afterward and accepts, rejects or records it. MQ-MW2512B12 is a portioning combination weigher even though its established product URL remains in the original checkweigher catalogue.
Why choose a belt-fed multihead weigher?+
Belts can meter fresh, sticky, delicate or irregular pieces that may bridge, cling or move unpredictably under vibration. Product trials are still required because belt speed and distribution must be tuned to the real material.
Is MQ-MW2512B12 fully automatic?+
The available specification confirms combination weighing and belt-fed heads, but the final feeding and packing arrangement depends on the project. MIQI does not claim a complete automatic line until the upstream feed, operator tasks and downstream discharge have been defined.
Can the machine handle more than 2 kg per portion?+
The documented combined range is 10-2,000 g. Requirements above that range need engineering review and should not be assumed from this model specification.
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