Linear weigh fillers
Good for moderate outputs, multiple products and controlled dry product dosing.
View routeGranule filling
Free-flowing granule weigh fillers
Choose a granule weigh filler route for products that flow readily but still need controlled dosing by weight.
Planning the right weigh filling route
Free-flowing granules can often be handled with linear weighers, multihead weighers, vibratory feeders or weigh hoppers. The best route depends on speed, target weight, piece size and pack opening.
Granule products can still cause issues if they bounce, roll, segregate or produce dust. Feeding and discharge must be matched to the pack to avoid spillage or poor presentation.
For mixed product ranges, it is useful to test the lightest, heaviest, smallest and most irregular products before committing to the weighing route.
Key buying checks
- Check whether product rolls or bounces at discharge.
- Review segregation risk in blended products.
- Match chute size to pack mouth and target weight.
- Consider multihead weighing for higher outputs.
Routes to compare
Machine options to shortlist.
Free-flowing granules often give several viable weigh filler options, so output and pack handling become decisive.
Multihead weighers
Useful where speed, accuracy and product combination are central to the project.
View routeAuger fillers
Often compared for powders, fine ingredients and products that need screw dosing.
View routeVFFS weigh lines
For automatic bag forming, weighing, filling and sealing from film reels.
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Useful pages for the same project.
These pages help narrow the specification by product, pack format and machine type.
How to choose a weigh filler
A practical guide to comparing machine type, pack handling, output and tolerance.
Read moreLinear vs multihead vs auger
Compare the main weighing and dosing routes for dry products.
Read moreWeigh filler enquiry checklist
Prepare the information needed before requesting a machine recommendation.
Read moreFAQ
Questions before choosing a weigh filler.
Short answers for production teams comparing dry-product weighing and filling routes.
What information is needed for free-flowing granule weigh fillers?
Useful details include the product name, bulk density if known, target fill weight, acceptable tolerance, pack format, output per minute or hour and whether the line must connect to feeding, sealing, capping, labelling or checkweighing equipment.
Which machine type is normally compared for free-flowing granule weigh fillers?
Linear weighers, multihead weighers and auger fillers may all be considered depending on product flow, dose size and output target.
Can Lancing help with a complete line rather than a standalone filler?
Yes. Many projects involve product feed, weighing, filling, pack handling, sealing or closing and downstream checking. Sending the full pack route helps avoid choosing a filler that later becomes difficult to integrate.
Send the product, target weight, pack format and output target.
Lancing can advise whether a linear weigher, multihead weigher, auger filler, VFFS line or integrated route is the practical starting point.