Multihead

Weigher
Range Brochure
Multihead Weighers
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Our company Offering a complete

line solution
Ishida is a privately owned family As a world leader in the design, manufacture and installation of
weighing, packaging and quality control solutions, Ishida has vast
Ishida is capable of offering 2. Sealing
run business, with our worldwide experience and knowledge of many diverse food industries, ranging complete line solutions of our Advanced tray sealer technology from Ishida’s world-leading
from snacks and dry food to fresh and frozen food applications. QX range delivers the look, the seal type, the modified atmosphere
headquarters in Kyoto, Japan. own or outsourced products. your pack concept or your customer demands.
Ishida opened its first overseas subsidiary, Ishida Europe, in 1985.
Our President, Takahide Ishida, The Ishida Europe headquarters is in Birmingham, UK, and serves Snack food bagmakers

is the 5th generation of the Ishida Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). We have wholly-owned Ishida
sales and service operations in 9 countries, and have committed, 1. Weighing & filling Ishida iTPS® (Integrated Total Packaging System)
High speed weighing and packing systems for snacks
family, having succeeded his experienced agents and distributors in a further 30 countries. Everything you need to interface with modern weighing/ Tray sealers
father Ryuichi Ishida in 2010. Innovative weighing and packaging machines, ancillary equipment filling system to get your product into a tray and on its way
to the tray sealer.
and complete line solutions for these territories are designed and
manufactured in our manufacturing and R&D facilities in both the UK
3. Quality control
Multihead weighers
and Japan. Ensuring everything about the pack is right, from contamination
Distribution systems
to label orientation and from data to weight.
Tray denesters
Our people Seal testers for pillow packs

The wealth of knowledge and experience of Ishida personnel ensures Seal testers with vision systems for trays
that our customers receive best in class solutions to improve their X-ray inspection systems
weighing, packing and quality control operations. This means our Metal detectors
customers can focus on their core business, while we focus on
Checkweighers
solving their challenges.

Our innovations 4. End of line packaging

Choose the exact fill and layer geometry you want in your boxes
Research and development are central to the philosophy of
and create and vary it at will. Options include single and
Ishida’s business. Ishida Europe uses experience, creativity and
twin robots.
state-of-the art technology to develop solutions to enable our
customers to push new competitive boundaries. Pick-and-place systems

To support the requirements of evolving food markets and in addition

to our product development centre in Kyoto, Japan, we have UK
product development facilities in Birmingham and Poole. This enables
us to deliver locally designed and tailored solutions to suit our
customers needs.

Aiming for continuous technical improvement, our latest innovations

include tray sealers, x-ray inspection systems and end of line
packing solutions.

Our customers
In 1972, we developed the first ever multihead weigher for whole
peppers. Since then we have provided weighing equipment for
thousands of food and non-food applications with more than
50,000 machines installed.
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Takahide Ishida
(President)
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CCW concept A multihead weigher or computer

combination weigher (CCW) is an
industrial weighing machine which
Product flow in circular
delivers highly accurate, reliable
weigher format and high speed weighing of food
and non-food products.

1 Material flows into inlet chute from infeed

Distributed via dispersion table on to

2
individually vibrating radial troughs

3 Stabilised in the pool hoppers (PH)

4 Weighed in the weigh hoppers (WH)

Hopper
1. PH to WH relationship
Optional booster hopper (BH) 2. PH to WH to BH relationship
5
Often specified for higher speeds or

configuration
3. PH to double WH relationship (R2-212P and PL series)
mixing applications
4 PH to WH to BH relationship (no direct discharge option from WH)
Optimum computer calculated combination then
6
discharged through discharge chute

1 2 3 4
PH
7
Weighment of product is then discharged – PH
timed to meet distribution or packaging solution

WH PH
PH WH

WH BH WH WH BH
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PRODUCT MIXES
STICKY
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
Wide variations MIXED ON MACHINE
In CCW applications DIFFERENT TARGET SPEEDS

Multihead weigher solutions vary

CHALLENGES
widely based on customers’
PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS MULTIPLE-OUTLETS
diverse application needs VARIED PRODUCT PIECE SIZE
BULK DENSITIES FREE FLOWING

PRE-MIXED
DIFFERENT TARGET WEIGHTS
UPPER AND LOWER WEIGHT LIMITS

Examples:

Breadth, depth and timescales

Snack foods Salad Cereals Processed fruit & veg
of application experience
More than 50,000 CCW machines installed Application challenges:
Ishida has offered virtually every known CCW application solution
Different target weights
If not yet supplied, the Ishida range and global engineering capacity
Acceptable upper and lower weight limits
means we have the resource and capability to do this
Variations in product characteristics within same application
Ready meals Fresh meat & poultry Frozen foods Bakery products Product mixes (pre-mixed or mixed on machine)
including biscuits Product challenges:
Multiple-outlets
Free flowing to sticky
Different target speeds
Different bulk densities
Feeding system design
Varied product piece size
Available manufacturing space
Packaging and distribution requirements

Dry foods, including Granular products Pet food Confectionery

pasta, rice & cereal

Non-food applications Diary Fresh produce Fish & seafood

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CCW circular range CCW range differentiation

SE3 RVE RV
Positioning and key features Application type operation
Head number variation configurations available 10, 14, 20 10, 14, 16, 20, 24 + booster 10-32 + booster
Hopper size variations available 2ltr 1.5, 3, 5, 7ltr 0.5, 0.8, 1.5, 2, 3, 5, 7ltr
Discharge outlet options Single, double Single, twin, double Single, twin, double, 3, 4, 6, 8

SE3 Series – Entry level excellence RV Series – Ultimate performance Anti-floor vibration (AFV)
Maximum hopper numbers for combinations 10 14 14
Ishida designed and manufactured multihead weigher but High technology as standard – for very high speeds, precision
Single combination calculation (with double check)
with narrower range of options and accuracy
Triple combination calculation (with double check)
Free flowing dry products, small target weights Broadest range of solutions from 10-32 heads, 0.05 to
100wpm* 120wpm* 180wpm*
Entry level price position with competitive performance 7.0l hopper size, single to 8 mix Max. weighing speed (per single discharge)
*14 head, 2ltr combination sample
Offers bespoke solution to satisfy customers’ individual
Construction
high performance needs
RVE Series – Optimum value Premium price and market leading performance
IP rating options: SS models (PB SE3 only) IP54 IP54 IP54
IP rating options: WP models IP65 IP65 IP69K
Offering features and performance to cover a broad range of Sector-specific fixed solutions are also available at
Interface
applications at mid to high speeds an attractive price point
10.4” remote control unit (RCU)
Free flowing and sticky products – for dry, fresh or frozen
12.1” remote control unit (RCU)
applications (small to large target weights)
Number of product pre-sets 100 200 200
Competitive and balanced price/performance position
Colour touchscreen
Feeder control
Pulse width modulation (programmable feeder drive)
Automatic feeder drive setting (AFD)
Camera monitoring options
Dispersion feeder camera

RV Series With wide-angle lens

Ultimate performance Contact part material options

RVE Series Stainless steel (SS)

Optimum value High embossed (HX)

SE3 Series C4 embossed (C4)

Entry level excellence Connection options
Serial cable
Ethernet
Wireless access
Hopper type options available
Pool hopper - single opening
Pool hopper - double opening
Weigh hopper - single opening
RV Sector Solutions
Fixed specifications mono Weigh hopper - double opening
Performance/Options

product solutions Diverting weigh hopper

Booster hopper
RVE Enhanced Range
Software
Fixed specifications mono
Enhanced average weight control software
product solutions
Windows Embedded Standard 2009
Bespoke software options

Price 40% 70% 100% Ishida Europe Ltd reserves the right to change specifications at any time.
Technical information is based upon information available at the time of Print - 05/2020.
Confirmation is provided via Sales enquiry.

“Whatever your needs, Ishida has a solution to match”

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Unrivalled broad range PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)

This high performance feature allows frequency to be adapted to
optimum vibration to drive product on top of machine.

of weighing solutions
from Ishida Control width of pulse Direct Current Waveform

On

On
Voltage

Voltage

Voltage
Construction type (dustproof or waterproof)
Time Time Waveform of
Control interface options (touch screen, tablet control, remote interface) loaded voltage
Off Off
Line integration options (bagmaker, distribution system, tray sealer)
Time
Special high performance features on premium range: Alternate Current Direct Current
(50 or 60Hz)
1. AFD (automatic feeder drive) One cycle: Control the drive frequency by adjusting the
Dust test for IP6X width of pulse (length of time)
2. AFV (anti-floor vibration)
3. PWM (pulse width modulation)
4. Triple combination calculations
5. Camera monitoring
6. Unrivalled water and dust proof protection – accredited to IP67 and IP69K
7. Screw feeder option

AFV (Anti-Floor Vibration) Seamless control and interface for operators

Removes background noise improving efficiency and productivity Across the Ishida range, a touch screen RCU is supplied as standard.
Operators are guided through the functionality of the machine with a
clear menu-driven interface. Due to the critical nature of the application,
different levels of security settings are in place to limit the changes to
the parameter settings – based on level of training and understanding
of equipment performance.
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A range of security protection options are available from password
verification, up to Dallas Key, finger print, tablet access and remote dial
Under-going powerful water jet test for IPX6
0 in access. Self-diagnosis is built in to the RCU interface for immediate
Before AFV calculations (time) and clear trouble shooting.
After AFV calculations
AFV sensor output
Remote control offers greater flexibility
The ability to control the weigher from practically any desktop, portable
Weight (W) Measurements of or hand-held device (including laptops, net books and tablets) allows
Floor Vibration (V) Floor Vibration (V) greater freedom for operator or engineer, who are no longer limited to
a fixed location.
Digital Filter AFV Calculations
Digital Signal
Processor

Accurate
Weight Data

Under-going high pressure jetting test for IPX9k

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CCW specialist solutions PL series linear weighers

(PL)
Cut-Gate solutions
(CG)
High speed, mixed and multiple
outlet solutions

Ishida offers a range of high Ishida specialised mix weigher products

performance multihead weighers, 16 Heads:

CCW-RVE-216B-**-15,30-SS,WP
which can be configured for either CCW-RV-216B-**-15,20,30-SS,WP
multi-mix or multi-outlet applications. CCW-RV-216WB-**-15,20-SS,WP

Number of mixes/outlets:
The critical factor is to dedicate sufficient heads per mix or outlet Up to 4 mix with up to 4 outlets
section to ensure a sufficiently high combination of stable hoppers can
weigh and combine up to a maximum of eight different products.

Mix weighing is used when several different products will be in a final 20 Heads:
pack. A single weigher from Ishida can mix-weigh up to a maximum CCW-RVE-220W-*D-30,50,70-SS,WP
of eight different products. CCW-RV-220B-**-20,30-SS,WP
CCW-RV-220WB-**-20-SS,WP
Multiple outlet weighing is used, for example, with a single product
feeding into multiple distribution lanes (saving space and in-feed
Number of mixes/outlets:
complexity when compared to using multiple weighers).
Up to 6 mix with up to 5 outlets

Mix weighing benefits for customers:

Increase value of the end product (by controlling the percentage
of product in the pack) 24 Heads:
CCW-RV-224B-**-15,20,30-SS,WP Manufactured only by Ishida, these multihead weighers are Delivering optimum productivity, the Cut-Gate has been developed
Meet legal requirements (to be able to state the percentage
configured in a linear format and are ideal for low target weight specifically to handle free-flowing granulated products of less than a
of product on the pack/bag)
Number of mixes/outlets: applications such as confectionery, nuts, dried soup ingredients and millimetre diameter such as granulated sugar, washing powder, tea
Maximise profits by minimising giveaway particularly on the dehydrated vegetables. They offer a unique level of gentle product and freeze-dried instant coffee. Offering increased accuracy versus
Up to 8 mix with up to 6 outlets
most expensive products handling at high speeds and are an excellent solution for mix conventional auger or volumetric cup filling machines, the Cut-Gate
Increase speed and efficiency weighing of low target weights. also ensures product integrity and eliminates long changeover times.
Reduce factory production space
Key benefits: Key benefits:
Superior product handling of free-flowing products and ultra-low Major reductions in giveaway with standard deviation as
28 Heads: target weights (typically 5g to 50g) low as 0.2g
CCW-RV-228WB-**-05-SS,WP
Compact design with small footprint for factory space saving High speed production achieving up to 30wpm per head
Gentle product handling with minimal drop heights to Optimum product functionality and appearance is maintained
Number of mixes/outlets:
maximise quality Easy-to-clean, tool-free components
Up to 7 mix with up to 8 outlets
High speed precision weighing with reduced product giveaway Significant reduction in dust generation with dust-proof casing
Enclosed unit to contain dust, reduce the effect of external and dust extraction
air flow and machine noise Optional nitrogen gas flushing available
Simpler in-feed designs for multi-mix configurations
32 Heads:
CCW-RV-232B-**-05,15,SS,WP

Number of mixes/outlets:
Up to 8 mix with up to 8 outlets
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Screw feeder solutions Fresh food weighers The Micro SENTINEL™

(SF) (FFW)

Designed for difficult-to-handle fresh foods that resist movement, A semi-automatic weigher that has the versatility to handle a wide This tiny but strong multihead weigher delivers the most flexible Advanced remote customer care services from Ishida provide
the Ishida Screw feeder weigher is ideal for weighing sticky, oily and variety of products and customer requirements. Ideal for difficult-to- production solution within the smallest footprint. The Micro can additional assurance for your food manufacturing operations.
marinated products. The stainless steel coreless screw moves the handle, sticky products and short production runs, where fast handle ultra-low target weight applications from 0.5 to 50g at Through real-time data capture, live reporting and pro-active
product on the multihead weigher gently but firmly towards the product changeovers are essential. This is particularly relevant for speeds of up to 120 weighments per minute, making this model support, Sentinel provides the essential information for machine
robust hopper system, designed to prevent product from sticking fresh food, where the short product shelf life often demands high ideal for handling applications such as tablets and capsules, herbs, optimisation and reduced downtime. Certified to IEC62443, the
and ensure excellent performance. levels of flexibility from the production process. soup ingredients, dehydrated vegetables and tea leaves. standard for Industrial Automation Security, Sentinel ensures
the safety of customer data at all times.
Key benefits: Key benefits: Key benefits:
The perfect solution to weighing fresh protein Improved flow of sticky products through the weigher Superior handling of low target weight product Reporting Pack

Full automation, thanks to powerful but gentle coreless screws Reduction in labour costs and rapid return on investment High speeds and operating efficiency Live, web-based dashboard providing instant access to
performance reports from any mobile or desktop device.
Minimises giveaway (typically <1%) and maximises yield of Accurate weighing and reduced giveaway – achieving typically Precise weighing accuracy with 0.01g increment loadcells
packed product less than 1% giveaway to minimise giveaway Pre-configured performance reports emailed direct to
the customer.
Corrugated style gates prevent product from sticking during Space saving compared to typical manual weighing stations Gentle product handling minimises breakages
hopper emptying and automatic grading machines Compact body and small factory footprint Intervention Pack
Trapping points are eliminated with simple to remove Easy cleaning and conformity to hygiene regulations Sanitary and easy-to-clean design, with stainless steel hoppers Pre-paid, remote technical support from Ishida engineers.
and clean contact parts Can be used as an entry level weighing solution on almost and feeders Rapid response and diagnosis to reduce machine downtime
Easy wash down design with wash proof IP69K rating any product and increase performance.

Service Pack
Pre-paid, remote technical support from Ishida engineers.
Pro-active monitoring of machine performance to identify
potential issues that may impact production.
Rapid response and diagnosis to reduce machine downtime
and increase performance.
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Distribution Snacks and stick

systems product weighers

Complete project
A distribution system (DS) is an array of hoppers and chutes
mounted on an integral frame, beneath a linear or circular weigher.
They are an essential complement to the multihead weigher and can
Ishida can supply equipment for weighing and packing a wide range
of snacks food products and packaging styles. We can supply an
integrated Ishida weigher and Ishida bagmaker solution (together
management
be a critical element to optimise production throughput. Ishida can with specialised complementary equipment), or our Ishida multihead
recommend and manufacture the best solution based on product, weigher as part of a complementary solution with our bagmaker
speed, drop height and tray format configuration. OEM partners.
Expert project management can reduce Ishida project management offers you:
Key benefits: Key benefits: both cost and risk associated with the A wide choice of models of working together, from fixed-price
Maximise throughput of production system Broad range of weigher solutions for either single or twin tube
bag makers
design and implementation of new turnkey projects to managing agent agreements
Ensure accurate product placement without loss, damage or Single source of best-in-class solutions
splashing that could compromise the product, pack or seal Ishida’s high-performance RV weigher technology increases packing lines, halls and plants. Excellent project analysis and planning
Meet any factory, product and packaging needs, thanks to weighing speeds up to 300wpm
An unrivalled concentration of food industry, packing technology
Ishida’s broad product range and bespoke engineering Average weight control software achieves a resolution of mean
Ishida offers you the only internationally resourced and capable and project management expertise
capabilities weight of two decimal places (0.01g), reducing product giveaway
by up to 80% project management service specialising in the area of food An excellent knowledge of the legislative and regulatory
Suitable for complex ready meals and colour-banded salads,
packing technology. pitfalls involved
to single-piece meat or vegetable products Charge Transfer Control (CTC) increases the production rate of
potato chips Successful project customers include most of the world’s The committed support of a major international company in
Deliver an integrated design between Ishida weigher and DS
top 10 food manufacturers as well as many small and seeing your project through to sustained, productive operation
Simplify cleaning and save time with high IP-rated systems Enhanced radial feeder vibration control improves efficiency
and accuracy medium-sized enterprises. Resources throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa

Dedicated bread sticks machine reduces breakages by A 20-year track record of successful projects
30% compared to linear weighers
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Service coverage and The seven areas in which this support

is available are listed below:
channels to market
Ishida believes in working closely with customers, from start to finish, and has a 1. Calibrations 5. 24-hour telephone support
strong commitment to providing its customers with exceptional levels of support. Our engineers carry out a range of comprehensive available with contract
calibration checks using static and dynamic tests
As a result, we ensure that service, maintenance and repairs are carried out quickly 24-hour technical helpdesk provides an unrivalled
benefit, available 362 days a year
and efficiently by using an internationally-mobile team of engineers. A service A telephone call will often resolve the issue without
contract tailored to your needs can ensure you have the right combination of 2. Inspection equipment the unnecessary expenditure of sending out an

support elements at a relatively small annual cost. checks and audits engineer
Option of remote connectivity to Central Help Desk
Advice on worn component parts that may be offers immediate response times
affecting performance

6. 24-hour spares support option

3. Preventive maintenance (PM)
We offer help ranging from basic inspection services
available with contract
through to full machine overhauls Our engineers manning the telephone support desk
We take account of the type of machine, the have access to the Ishida 24-hour spares warehouse
application and the operating conditions system and can arrange to have parts dispatched
to you at any time of the day or night
Timing of maintenance can be specified to take
place overnight, at weekends or during normal Spares warehouses are located close to our
working hours customers, which often reduces downtime
We have a state of the art central UK store as well
as regional stores for immediate responses

4. Efficiency engineering advice

Our equipment routinely delivers over 98% efficiency
7. Guaranteed breakdown
We provide training of operating staff and an Ishida
engineer attends during normal production and response
assists with machine set up
The time period and the types of emergency
Production staff are trained or refreshed in best requirements that trigger engineer attendance can
practices all be negotiated up front
Attention of on-site engineers is drawn to areas An engineer will arrive on site within a guaranteed
of potential improvement time period
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Service and operator

training packages
Overall Ishida bundled
value proposition
Flexible training approach, Based on the largest CCW installed Thorough product flow analysis upstream and downstream
from CCW
meeting your exact needs: base in the industry and comprehensive Product trials
Training can be covered at a variety of levels to suit applications experience, Ishida Supply of best fit CCW solution for application and budget
your precise requirements through our dedicated
training team can offer: Project design including in-feed and distribution systems
Full line solution with productivity estimates
Training can be on or off-site
Installation and compliance
Training documentation and presentation materials
Operator and customer engineering training
can be purpose-designed
A comprehensive interactive learning suite is also With Ishida you get so much more than the market leading weigher -
available (for self-paced learning) you also receive an unrivalled range of services focused on delivering
agreed equipment performance levels (all backed up by the multihead
inventor with broadest experience and global installed base).
Operator and customer
engineering training
One and two day courses covering:
Operator level set up and fault finding Controlled product Support from enquiry
trials to installation
Advanced set up, electronic and mechanical **TCO fast Ishida warranty
fault finding payback support

Unrivalled
Efficiency Installation
service response
monitoring and setup
& support
Spare parts support and
response rates (with option *TOC -joint consultation Guaranteed spare

of i-Care program) project with customer parts supply

Sector
Ishida holds large equipment stocks both centrally specific
solutions
in the UK and within regional offices
We offer the option of dealing directly with our High product yield
local subsidiary, local Agent or provide the option SERVICES
Bespoke specification
of i-Care (Ishida Online Spares and Parts TANGIBLES
Management Service). Maximised accuracy and efficiency
INTANGIBLES
Reliability and uptime

Broadest range
i-Care - Ishida online spares and
High
parts management service speed

Avoid unnecessary down-time

Inventor of Over 120 years heritage -
Accessibility of parts manuals CCW 1972 founded in 1893

Access to your secure account 24/7

3-way harmony - 50,000 CCW installed base Case studies
customers, society, (more than 3 nearest on all
company competitors combined) applications

* Total operating cost

Japanese engineering Worldwide
** Total cost of ownership
excellence and quality Group T/O = $1B
Working with you
every step of the way
Our extensive R&D investment is directed at meeting the challenges of Installation is rapid and efficient. For integrated packing lines,
the fast-changing food industry around the globe. we use proven project management techniques and methodologies,
tuned to your key objectives and specifications.
We aim to support our partners fully, from the very start of the
buying process, and you will find many equipment brochures, visual A dedicated pan-European service engineering team helps to maximise
animations and case studies available on our website. When you are the performance, functionality and reliability of our installed base.
ready to make contact, a well-resourced network of Ishida companies, In addition, spares facilities are strategically placed throughout the
distributors and agents, extending across Europe, the Middle East and territory, offering 24-hour delivery in most cases.
Africa, can provide advice and organise demonstrations and trials.

helpline • spares • service • training

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