Packaging Machines / Vertical Form Fill Seal
Frozen Food Weighing & Packaging
Multihead weighing and vertical bagging for frozen dumplings, buns, rice cakes and meatballs, with elevator, platform and conveyor planned as one line.
- Multihead weighing configuration
- Dimpled contact-surface option
- Elevator, platform and conveyor integration
Configuration & Selection
Share the product temperature, frost level and cleaning procedure so the handling and electrical protection can be specified.
Published Configuration Data
| Weighing System | 10 / 14 / 20 Head Combination Multihead Weigher (Dimpled Surface Option) |
|---|---|
| Packaging Speed | 25 - 70 bags/min (Depending on product characteristics and weight) |
| Bag Size Range | Length: 100-350mm | Width: 100-250mm (Customizable) |
| Power Supply / Voltage | 220V/380V, 50Hz/60Hz, 4.5KW |
These values describe the listed configuration. Output depends on the product, fill quantity, bag and options. Confirm the final specification and trial conditions in your quotation.
A bagging configuration for discrete frozen pieces
The frozen-food configuration combines product feeding, multihead weighing and vertical film-roll packaging for products such as dumplings, buns, rice cakes and meatballs. The source catalog describes an arrangement that can include an elevator, support platform and discharge conveyor. The purpose of the selection process is to match those transfers and the weighing equipment to the actual frozen item, its surface condition and the required filled bag. A product category alone does not establish that match.
Start by describing whether pieces arrive separated, lightly frosted or joined in clusters. Include their temperature at the packaging inlet and the expected changes during normal interruptions. Frozen dumplings with thin wrappers behave differently from compact meatballs or soft-surfaced rice cakes. The buyer should identify the most demanding item in the planned range and ask the supplier to demonstrate its movement through the complete proposed path, not only a short discharge into an open container.
Following the product through the cold packing cell
Product moves from the supply point into the elevator or other selected feeder, then across the weigher's distribution area and into individual hoppers. A selected combination of portions is released into the filling tube and the bag below it. The timing of this sequence must allow all pieces to clear before the closing jaws act. Large dumplings and irregular buns need particular attention where several hopper discharges join the same chute.
Observe product at each transfer and compare its condition before and after the line. Broken edges, torn wrappers and loose coating can reveal an impact or obstruction that a final weight check will miss. During the trial, include the normal product supply arrangement instead of manually placing a few separated pieces onto the weigher. The way a production container empties can change feed density and introduce clusters. Confirm where an operator can inspect this behavior safely and how an accumulation is identified before it reaches the bagger.
Hopper surfaces, frost and incomplete discharge
The published configuration includes a dimpled contact-surface option. This gives the supplier a way to evaluate a different contact arrangement for damp or frosted products, but it should not be presented as a universal solution to sticking. Product size, contact time, surface moisture and hopper geometry still matter. Compare the proposed surfaces using normal material and inspect whether a hopper empties fully through consecutive cycles and after a pause.
Retained product can cause two different problems: the current bag may receive less than intended, and a later bag may receive pieces released from an earlier portion. Look for both patterns in the run record. Avoid treating the displayed weighing result as proof that the same mass reached the bag. Ask how incomplete discharge is detected or handled in the proposed control sequence. Discuss access for removing retained pieces and cleaning the contact area, including the spaces around gates and attachments that are less visible during a routine demonstration.
Separating refrigeration duties from packaging duties
The bagging machine receives product in a defined condition; it does not replace the factory's freezing or cold-chain process. Specify the ambient conditions around the equipment as well as the product temperature at the inlet. Moisture from the room, defrost cycles or cleaning can affect equipment surfaces and film handling. The proposal should describe any measures selected for the actual installation, including electrical enclosure suitability and provisions for condensation management.
The source material mentions protective construction, but the final supplied components and their documentation need to establish the cleaning and environmental limits. Do not infer permission for pressure washing from the appearance of stainless steel panels. Give the supplier your cleaning procedure and ask which parts can be treated by that method, which require removal and which must be protected. Coordinate the restart procedure with the plant's own sanitation and temperature controls so the first production run begins with equipment and product in the specified state.
Bag dimensions and the available filling space
The catalog table lists a bag length range of 100–350 mm and a width range of 100–250 mm with customization. It gives 25–70 bags per minute depending on product characteristics and weight. These values describe a configuration range rather than the result for every dumpling, bun or meatball. Large pieces require sufficient throat and bag space, while a heavy portion may change the time needed to discharge and settle below the closing area.
Supply the normal and maximum piece dimensions alongside the target bag weight. Include the intended laminate and a finished-bag reference if available. During the sample run, check the position of the uppermost piece before sealing and look for contact marks where sharp frozen edges press against the film. Evaluate bags after the intended handling and packing steps as well as directly at the outlet. A format that looks acceptable immediately after sealing may need a different allowance once pieces settle in a carton.
Weigher choices and mixed prepared foods
The source table lists 10, 14 and 20 head combination-weigher options, while other descriptive text discusses fewer variants. The supplied head count and hopper arrangement must therefore be identified in the quotation. More heads should not be used as the sole reason to select a configuration. The size of useful portions, hopper volume, product release and integration with the bagger all affect whether a proposed arrangement suits the job.
For bags containing several ingredients, state whether the requirement is only a total weight or a controlled amount of each component. A premixed supply can separate as pieces move through a feeder, especially when ingredients differ in size and density. Ask how the proposed system handles that requirement and how it will be tested. Do not assume a standard combination weigher will guarantee the contents of every mixed meal. Inspect ingredient distribution in finished samples if that distribution is part of the product specification.
Changeover, cleaning and access requirements
A line running dumplings in the morning and meatballs later may need both a product change and a format change. List the contact parts that hold residues, the sections that need cleaning and the adjustments needed for the next product. Include the feeder above the weigher and the discharge chute below it, rather than limiting the procedure to the visible hopper bowls. Request a demonstration of removal and refitting using the access available in the proposed layout.
For bag changes, verify the former, film width, length setting and product clearance before releasing production. First-run checks should include weight, seal condition, piece damage and readable coding. If metal detection or checkweighing is specified, show how rejected bags are separated from accepted output. The arrangement should let operators inspect product flow, change film and clean safely without creating an inaccessible gap between equipment. Document the utilities and clearance requirements for the whole cell, including the support platform and outlet conveyor.
A trial that represents the production day
Prepare normal frozen product with its typical frost and variation in size. Include representative clusters rather than sending only hand-separated perfect pieces. Describe the expected input temperature, target weights, desired bag construction and maximum time product is normally held before packing. Agree which observations will be recorded during replenishment, a pause and restart, because the difficult behavior may appear after the line has run for a while.
The acceptance record should connect filled weight with actual discharge, product integrity, film condition and seals. Label samples with the product, film and operating setup so later inspection can be traced back to the run. Ask for a quotation that names the weighing arrangement, contact-surface options, feeder, platform, bagger and downstream equipment. Confirm final environmental and cleaning documentation separately from the catalog narrative. These details turn a general frozen-food packaging description into a configuration that can be assessed against the factory's real process.
Prepare for a Configuration Review
- Supply normal frost, piece-size variation and clustered product for the trial.
- Confirm the quoted head count, hopper volume and complete-discharge checks.
- Match electrical protection and cleaning instructions to the actual cold-room procedure.
Planning Guides for This Configuration
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