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Lancing Combiweigh Machinery

Precision weigh filling and depositing systems for industrial production.

UK weigh filling machinery supplier for powders, granules, pellets, snacks, coffee, chemicals and hardware. Built on wider Lancing packaging expertise, from compact semi-automatic machines through to integrated line solutions.

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  • 40+ yearsPackaging machinery expertise
  • UK-wideCoverage from the South East
  • Europe & worldwideSupply beyond the UK
  • Semi-auto to bespokeFrom bench fillers to complete lines
About Lancing

Packaging machinery experience with a dedicated weigh filling focus.

Lancing has been specialising in the manufacture of semi-automatic and fully automatic machinery for over 40 years. Our location in the South East of England enables us to cover the whole of the UK. Lancing offers expert advice and supplies high quality UK made equipment throughout Europe and worldwide. We design, supply and install high quality filling, capping, labelling and packaging systems for industrial, commercial and manufacturing applications. Our products range from simple off-the-shelf semi-automatic systems through to bespoke, custom made, automated packaging lines and advanced automation solutions.

For Combiweigh enquiries, that wider engineering background means customers can move from a standalone weigh filler into a more complete project with confidence. We support machine selection around product type, target weight range, output expectations, available footprint, operator workflow and the level of automation required. That makes the website a stronger first point of contact for businesses looking for a dependable route from initial enquiry through to installed packaging machinery.

Whether a customer is filling powders, granules, coffee, snacks, chemicals or other free-flowing products, Lancing can help define a practical starting point and a realistic route to future expansion. The same consultative approach also helps with layout planning, integration with upstream or downstream equipment and the balance between flexibility, output and operator simplicity. This gives buyers a more commercial and technically grounded conversation from the earliest stage of the project.

Alongside supply, Lancing positions itself as a long-term machinery partner rather than only a reseller. That wider capability is important for customers who may begin with a single machine but later need conveyors, bagging, capping, labelling or more complete packaging line support. By bringing that message into the About Lancing section, the page communicates greater depth, stronger engineering credibility and a better sense of continuity between an initial machine enquiry and a broader production solution.

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Machine range

Six core weighing and depositing solutions.

Each product page includes technical highlights, applications, enquiry prompts and a clean contact path so the site is ready to publish and use.

Combi weighers

Combi weighers

Combi weighers

Multi-head and combination weighing solutions for accurate portioning of dry products across a wide range of pack sizes.

Auger filling machine

Auger filling

Auger filling

Controlled screw filling for powders such as spices, coffee, seasonings and other fine dry products.

Vertical form fill and seal machine

Vertical form fill and seal

Vertical form fill and seal

Integrated bag-making and filling systems for coffee, powders, granules, nuts, tea and similar dry product lines.

Liquid form fill and seal machine

Liquid form fill and seal

Liquid form fill and seal

Compact sachet and stick-pack equipment for liquids, gels and other flowable products requiring neat sealed packs.

Pouch filling machine

Pouch filling

Pouch filling

Automatic pouch filling and sealing systems for pre-made pouches and stand-up packs across multiple product types.

Pouch sealing machine

Pouch sealing

Pouch sealing

Dedicated pouch sealing equipment for finished packs where clean top seals and dependable presentation matter.

Applications

Configured around product type, pack format and throughput.

The supplied machine information already points to a strong range of end uses, from coffee and tea through to snacks, powders, chemicals and hardware.

Snack and pet food packaging application examples

Snacks & pet food

Flexible weighing and pack handling for snacks, treats and pet food lines.

Selecting a machine

What Lancing typically needs to size the right solution.

The supplied product pages consistently ask for a small set of application details. Repeating that workflow across the site makes it easier for buyers to enquire properly.

1

Tell us about the product

Product type, flowability and whether you are filling powders, granules, seeds, snacks or hardware.

2

Define the target dose

Required fill weight, acceptable tolerance and pack size.

3

Confirm the pack format

Pouch, jar, sachet, pre-made bag or downstream machine connection.

4

Set the throughput

Target packs per minute, workspace limits and discharge height requirements.

Buyer questions

Questions that help buyers understand combination weighing before they enquire.

These answers separate the weighing function from inspection, packing and line-control tasks so that the first technical conversation starts with the right scope.

Is a multihead weigher the same as a checkweigher?

No. A multihead weigher creates a target dose by combining portions held in several weigh hoppers. A checkweigher normally weighs a finished pack after filling to confirm whether it is within the agreed limits. The two machines can work in the same line, but they perform different jobs and should not be specified as substitutes.

Can a multihead weigher count pieces as well as weigh them?

Piece-counting may be possible only where the piece weight is sufficiently consistent and the selected system supports that operating method. For irregular components, weight remains the primary measurement and the relationship between weight and count must be proved with representative samples. The acceptable count variation should be stated before a trial.

Can the packaging machine affect multihead weigher performance?

Yes. A weigher can be ready to discharge but still wait for the bagger or pouch machine. Chute length, drop height, timing-hopper behaviour, pouch opening and the ready/dose-complete signal sequence can all affect sustainable line output and spill control. The complete line should therefore be assessed rather than quoting the weighing head in isolation.

When should a buyer arrange a product trial?

A product trial is most useful before the machine configuration and commercial acceptance criteria are frozen. Use normal production product, the real target weights and the intended pack format. The trial should record weight results, product damage, retained product, waiting time and any interface issue that could change the recommendation.

Related guidance

Application review

Discuss the complete weighing and packing task.

Send the product, target weight, pack format and required output so Lancing can identify the right next step.

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Project-readiness routes

Move from machine interest to an installation-ready, maintainable specification.

The weighing principle is only one part of the decision. These project guides cover technology choice, model comparison, site preparation and the evidence needed to maintain the installed system.

Application review

Send the product, pack, target and available layout.

Lancing can use the same information to shortlist the technology and identify the next trial or integration step.

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Buyer guide

Which weigh filling machine fits your product?

Searchers usually want the shortest route from product type to the right machine. Powders often point toward auger filling machinery, while pellets and free-flowing products are more likely to suit combi weighers. Where one machine must form, fill and seal a bag, vertical form fill and seal systems become the stronger comparison.

For liquids and gels, start with liquid form fill and seal. For stand-up or pre-made packs, compare pouch filling and pouch sealing. The full guide explains how product flow, target dose, pack format and output change the right answer.

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Useful questions

What helps Lancing size the right machine?

  • Product type and flow behaviour
  • Target weight and tolerance
  • Pack or container format
  • Required packs per minute
  • Workspace and downstream integration
FAQ

Common questions before requesting a quote.

Which machine is usually best for powders?

For fine powders and dry blends, auger filling is normally the first machine type to compare because it offers controlled screw dosing.

Which machine suits granules, pellets and hardware?

Combi weighers are usually more relevant for free-flowing pellets, granules and small components where accurate multi-head weighing is important.

When should I choose VFFS instead of a standalone filler?

Choose vertical form fill and seal when you need the machine to form the bag, fill it and seal it in one process.

Can Lancing support wider packaging lines?

Yes. The site covers integrated packaging work as well as individual filling systems, including capping, labelling and pouch handling.

Combination weighing guidance

How a combination or multihead weighing system is selected.

A useful specification starts with the actual product, target weight and pack route. The weighing head, product distribution and downstream machinery must work as one process rather than as separate catalogue items.

Product distribution

Product is spread across the feed system before individual weigh hoppers collect portions. Flow consistency, piece size, dust, oil, static and fragility all affect how evenly the product reaches the hoppers and whether a standard, dimpled or otherwise application-specific contact surface should be considered.

Combination calculation

The controller compares available hopper weights and selects a combination that approaches the target weight. The practical result depends on the number of usable portions, feeder control, target size and product behaviour. Accuracy and product giveaway should therefore be assessed under stated trial conditions, not from a headline figure alone.

Pack and line interface

The discharge route may feed a VFFS bagger, a timing hopper, a pre-made pouch machine or another downstream pack system. Drop height, pouch opening, bagger timing, signal exchange and finished-pack handling should be defined before the weighing head and supporting frame are finalised.

What to establish before a sample trial

Send a representative sample from normal production, including the largest and smallest pieces where size varies. Lancing also needs the target weight, acceptable tolerance, expected packs per minute, pack dimensions, product-contact requirements and the proposed upstream and downstream equipment.

  • Product name, particle or piece-size range and flow behaviour
  • Target weight, permitted tolerance and current giveaway concern
  • Bag, pouch, jar or container dimensions and opening size
  • Required output measured under normal production conditions
  • Fragility, seasoning, dust, static, cleaning and changeover requirements
  • VFFS, timing-hopper, pouch-machine or checkweigher interface details
Choose the right route

Compare the weighing head and the complete packing process.

Start with the dedicated combination and multihead weigher page, review the machine selection guide, or see the wider application routes. For specialist linear and semi-automatic weighing routes, the related Lancing resource is Weigh Fillers UK.

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Week 2 engineering framework

Prepare the product, weighing objective and packaging interface before the trial.

Lancing Combiweigh is the combination and multihead weighing route within Lancing Ltd. A useful project brief separates the product window, the commercial weight objective and the downstream pack cycle so that the complete process can be assessed under repeatable conditions.

Define the product window

Provide the normal product together with the smallest, largest and most difficult pieces likely to reach the machine. Note coatings, oil, dust, static, temperature, fragility and any tendency to bridge, cling or separate. A sample that represents only the easiest batch can produce a misleading result.

Define the weighing objective

State the legal or commercial target, permitted tolerance, current giveaway concern and required output. The trial should distinguish between an individual pack being inside tolerance and the overall process consistently controlling average weight and excess product.

Define the pack interface

Confirm whether the dose enters a VFFS bagger, a timing hopper, a pre-made pouch machine, a jar or another container. Opening size, drop height, product settling, seal-zone protection and the ready/dose-complete signal sequence should be included in the line review.

Define the evidence to return

Ask for the machine configuration, product batch, settings, cycle count, mean, minimum and maximum weights, giveaway, rejects, visible damage, achieved line rate and cleaning or changeover observations. This allows the recommendation to be checked against agreed acceptance criteria.

Keep the weighing technology and specialist pack machinery in the correct place.

Use the combination and multihead weigher page for the weighing head, the machine selection guide for the decision process, and the applications hub for product-led considerations. Where the enquiry is primarily about specialist powder dosing, VFFS film handling or a pre-made pouch machine, the relevant Lancing specialist site should own that detail.

Start with evidence

Send a representative product and the real pack format.

Include target weight, tolerance, output, pack dimensions and the intended upstream and downstream equipment.

Request an application review
Technical resource centre

Use application and engineering guides to prepare a stronger weighing-machine enquiry.

These guides extend the existing machine and application pages with focused help on product behaviour, technology selection, trials, line integration and the commercial factors that shape a specification.

Snacks and pet food

Plan weighing around fragile pieces, irregular product flow and pouch or VFFS packing.

Powders and granules

Compare combination weighing, linear weighing and auger dosing by product behaviour.

Product trials and FAT

Define representative samples, measured results and acceptance criteria before purchase.

Application review

Send the product and pack information that determines the machine route.

Lancing can review the product, target weights, pack format, output requirement and line interfaces before recommending a trial or configuration.

Request an application review