In the fast-paced world of food and consumer goods production, the demand for efficient, accurate, and versatile weighing solutions has never been higher. Especially when it comes to mixed products—from trail mixes and breakfast cereals to confectionery assortments—manufacturers face the unique challenge of handling multiple ingredients while maintaining precision and speed. That's where UUPAC's High-Speed Mixing 32-Head Combination Weigher comes into play. It's designed to elevate your mixed product packaging line.

• Why Choose a 32-Head Combination Weigher for Mixed Products?

    Mixed products, such as oatmeal blends, mixed nuts, or snack assortments, require a weighing system that can handle multiple ingredients simultaneously without compromising on accuracy or throughput. Traditional single-head weighers or manual weighing methods fall short in this scenario, often leading to inconsistent portioning, slower production rates, and increased product waste.

    UUPAC's 32-Head Combination Weigher is engineered specifically to solve these challenges. It’s the ideal solution for businesses looking to streamline their mixed product packaging process. Whether you’re handling 2-in-1, 3-in-1, 4-in-1, or even 5-in-1 ingredient blends, this weigher delivers unmatched performance.

• Key Features of UUPAC's 32-Head Weigher for Mixed Ingredient Blends

1. Multi-Product Mixing Capability: Supports up to 5-in-1 product mixing, making it perfect for a wide range of blended products. Whether you're combining different nuts, grains, or candies, this weigher handles it all with ease.

2. High-Precision Load Cells: Equipped with special high-precision load cells that deliver accuracy within ±0.1g, even when handling small doses (5-250g per hopper for the TY-A-M/P32-5 model). This level of precision is critical for maintaining product quality and meeting regulatory standards.

3. High-Speed Stagger Dump Function: Boosts throughput with its efficient dumping mechanism, ensuring that your production line keeps up with high-demand schedules. The max weighing speed for mixed products reaches an impressive 60 packs per minute, significantly increasing your overall productivity.

4. Modular & CAN Bus Technology: Enhances operational efficiency and stability. The modular design simplifies maintenance and upgrades, while CAN bus technology ensures seamless communication between components, reducing downtime and improving reliability.

5. Dual-Product Upper Storage Funnel: The upper storage funnel is divided to handle two different products simultaneously, streamlining the mixing process and reducing the need for additional equipment.

6. Independent Main Vibrator: Allows precise control over the thickness of product flow, ensuring that each ingredient is fed into the weighing hoppers at the optimal rate—critical for preventing jams and maintaining consistency.

7. Sturdy & Stable Construction: The integral machine frame and cabinet provide exceptional stability, minimizing mechanical vibration and further enhancing weighing accuracy.

• Ideal Applications for UUPAC's 32-Head Combination Weigher

This 32-head combination weigher is a versatile workhorse, perfect for a range of mixed products across industries:

1. Food & Beverage: Oatmeal blends, mixed nuts, trail mixes, breakfast cereals, and snack assortments.

2. Confectionery: Mixed candies, chocolate assortments, and gummy combinations.

3. Pet Food: Small-batch mixed pet treats with precise ingredient portions.

    Its ability to handle products with good fluidity makes it a go-to solution for manufacturers looking to expand their mixed product offerings without sacrificing efficiency.

• Why choose UUPAC's 32-Head Combination Weigher?

    UUPAC has a reputation for delivering innovative, reliable automation solutions for the packaging industry. Our 32-Head Combination Weigher is the result of years of research and development, designed to address the unique challenges of mixed product weighing. With features that prioritize accuracy, speed, and flexibility, it's more than just a machine—it's an investment in your production line's efficiency and profitability.

    Ready to take your mixed product packaging to the next level? Contact us today to learn how UUPAC's 32-Head Combination Weigher can integrate seamlessly into your existing setup and help you meet your production goals.

Taber Abraser is an instrument widely used to test the wear resistance of material surfaces. It evaluates the durability of materials by simulating the friction and wear in actual use. Its main application areas include:

1. Paint and coating industry

Test purpose: evaluate the wear resistance of coatings such as paint, varnish, and electroplating.

Application scenarios: automotive coatings, furniture surface treatment, industrial anti-corrosion coatings, etc., to ensure that the product is not easy to wear or fall off during long-term use.

2. Plastic and rubber products

Test purpose: determine the scratch resistance and wear resistance of materials such as plastic films and rubber parts.

Application scenarios: packaging materials, tires, seals, etc., to optimize material formulations to increase service life.

3. Textiles and leather

Test purpose: Test the wear resistance of fabrics and leather, and simulate the friction loss in daily use.

Application scenarios: Clothing, footwear, furniture fabrics, etc., to ensure that the products are durable.

4. Paper and printing industry

Test purpose: Evaluate the wear resistance of printed materials (such as labels, wrapping paper) to prevent ink from falling off.

Application scenarios: Product packaging, book covers, etc., to ensure the long-lasting printing quality.

5. Electronic equipment

Test purpose: Test the scratch resistance of the surface of electronic components such as mobile phone screens and keyboards.

Application scenarios: Quality control of consumer electronic products and improve user experience.

6. Building materials and flooring materials

Test purpose: Evaluate the wear resistance of materials such as tiles, wood floors, carpets, etc.

Application scenarios: Material selection in the construction industry to ensure that the materials are suitable for use in high-traffic areas.

7. Automotive industry

Test purpose: Test the wear resistance of interior materials (such as dashboards and seat fabrics).

Application scenarios: Improve vehicle durability and aesthetics.

8. Research and development

Test purpose: Provide wear resistance data support for the research and development of new materials.

Application scenarios: Colleges and universities, laboratories and corporate R&D departments to optimize material performance.

Test Principle

The Taber friction tester rotates the specimen into contact with a friction wheel (such as a rubber wheel or a grinding wheel) and applies a specific load. After a certain number of frictions, the wear resistance is quantified by observing the degree of wear on the specimen surface (such as mass loss, gloss change, or scratch depth).

Advantages

Standardization: Complies with international standards such as ASTM D4060 and ISO 9352.

Repeatability: Provides consistent test conditions for easy comparison of results.

Versatility: Can be adapted to different friction wheels and loads to simulate a variety of wear scenarios.

Notes

(1) Choose the appropriate friction wheel and test parameters according to the material type.

(2) The instrument needs to be calibrated before testing to ensure data accuracy.

The application of Taber friction tester helps various industries to predict the wear resistance of materials in advance during product design and quality control, thereby reducing the failure rate in actual use and improving product reliability.

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The yarn length measuring instrument is a key device used in the textile industry to accurately measure the length of yarn. It is widely used in yarn production, quality inspection and research and development. The following is its standard operating procedures and precautions:

I. Preparation

1. Equipment inspection

(1) Confirm that the instrument is placed horizontally to avoid vibration or tilt affecting the accuracy.

(2) Check whether the yarn guide wheel, tension device, counter and other components are clean and free of wear.

(3) Calibrate the instrument (refer to the manufacturer's manual) to ensure that the measurement error is within the allowable range (usually ≤±0.5%).

2. Environmental requirements

Temperature: 20±2℃, humidity: 65±5% (avoid moisture absorption or drying of the yarn causing length changes).

3. Yarn sample

The sampling must comply with the standard (such as GB/T 4743), remove the surface hairiness or knots, and avoid affecting the tension.

II. Operation steps

1. Sample loading

(1) Fix the yarn tube on the unwinding frame, and lead the yarn through the yarn guide hook and tensioner in turn (set the tension according to the yarn type, such as 0.5±0.1cN/tex for cotton yarn).

(2) Make sure that the yarn is not entangled or twisted, and the end is fixed on the clamp of the winding arm.

2. Parameter setting

Preset length: Enter the target measurement length (such as 100 meters). Some instruments need to set the number of winding turns (circumference × number of turns = target length).

Speed adjustment: Select a low speed (such as 30m/min) to reduce tension fluctuations. High-count yarn or fragile yarn needs to be further reduced.

3. Start the measurement

(1) Press the start button, the instrument will automatically wind the yarn and count.

(2) Observe whether the yarn tension is stable. If the yarn breaks or slips, pause and adjust immediately.

4. Data recording

After reaching the set length, the instrument automatically stops and records the actual length on the display (such as 100.2 meters).

Repeat the measurement 3-5 times to get the average value to improve accuracy.

5. End the operation

Cut the yarn, remove the sample, and clean the residual fiber in the instrument.

III. Notes

1. Tension control

Too much tension will cause the yarn to stretch, and too little tension will cause the yarn to be loose. It needs to be adjusted according to the yarn material (such as chemical fiber/natural fiber).

2. Abnormal handling

(1) If the length deviation is greater than 1%, check the calibration of the tensioner or whether the yarn is slipping.

(2) Regularly verify the accuracy of the instrument with a standard yarn sample (e.g. calibrate after every 50 measurements).

3. Maintenance

Clean the yarn guide parts daily, lubricate the moving joints monthly, and have a comprehensive inspection by professionals every year.

IV. Application examples

Quality control: Measure the difference between the actual length of the yarn and the nominal length, and calculate the weight deviation per 100 meters.

Process adjustment: Evaluate the winding uniformity of the winder through multiple measurements.

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The pneumatic yarn strength tester is mainly used to test the breaking strength and elongation of the yarn. The operation must be rigorous to ensure the accuracy of the data. The following are detailed instructions and precautions:

I. Operation steps

1. Preparation

Equipment inspection: Confirm that the air pressure source is stable (usually 0.4-0.6 MPa is required), there is no leakage in the air pipe connections, and the clamps are not worn.

Calibration: Use standard weights or calibrators to calibrate the force sensor and elongation device (recommended to be performed before starting the machine every day).

Yarn sampling: Cut a yarn sample of a specified length (usually 500mm) according to the standard (such as GB/T 3916) to avoid twisting or damage.

2. Clamping the sample

Clamp selection: Choose a flat clamp or a capstan clamp according to the thickness of the yarn to prevent slippage or clamping.

Clamping method:

(1) Place both ends of the yarn vertically into the upper and lower clamps to ensure that there is no slack or pre-tension.

(2) After clamping, check whether the yarn is centered to avoid deflection affecting the test results.

Pre-tension: The elastic yarn needs to be subjected to initial tension (such as 0.5cN/tex), which can be set with a tension clamp or software.

3. Parameter setting

Test mode: Select "constant speed stretching" (usually 100-500mm/min) or "constant elongation".

Test conditions: Set the gauge length (usually 250mm or 500mm), stretching speed, and number of tests (≥10 times, taking the average).

Air source adjustment: Adjust the air pressure to the required range of the equipment (such as 0.5MPa) through the pressure reducing valve.

4. Start the test

Click the "Start" button, and the device automatically stretches the yarn until it breaks.

Observe the yarn breaking process in real time. If there is slippage or abnormal fixture, pause and reload the sample immediately.

5. Data recording

The instrument automatically records the breaking strength (cN or N), breaking elongation (%), time-strength curve, etc.

Indicate the test conditions (temperature and humidity, stretching speed, etc.) when exporting data.

6. End cleaning

Turn off the air source and release the residual air pressure.

Clean the fixture to prevent fiber residue from affecting the next test.

II. Precautions

1. Safe operation

Do not touch moving parts during testing to prevent pinching.

The equipment will stop when there is a sudden gas failure and needs to be reset manually.

2. Data accuracy

Test the same sample at least 10 times and eliminate abnormal values (such as ±20% deviation from the mean).

Laboratory temperature and humidity must meet the standards (such as 20±2℃, 65±3%RH).

3. Maintenance points

Check the aging of the air pipe every week and lubricate the guide rail regularly.

The sensor should avoid overload shock and the calibration cycle should not exceed 3 months.

III. Common Problem Solving

Yarn slippage: Replace the anti-slip clamp or increase the clamping area.

Results fluctuate greatly: Check the yarn uniformity or clamp alignment.

The device does not respond: Confirm whether the air pressure meets the standard and restart the control system.

Through standardized operation and regular maintenance, the test results can be ensured to be reliable. The details of different models may vary slightly, it is recommended to refer to the specific equipment manual.

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Yarn count is an important indicator to measure the thickness of yarn, which directly affects the quality, performance and cost of textiles. Yarn count tester is a key testing equipment in the textile industry, mainly used to measure the linear density (count) of yarn to ensure the accuracy of quality control, product standardization and trade settlement in the production process.

I. Main Purpose of Yarn Count Tester

1. Accurate determination of yarn count

The core function of the yarn count tester is to determine the linear density of yarn, that is, the quality of yarn per unit length (such as Tex, Denier, Ne, Nm and other different units). Through accurate measurement, it can be judged whether the yarn meets the production requirements and avoid product quality problems caused by count deviation.

2. Textile production quality control

In the production links such as spinning, weaving, and knitting, the uniformity of yarn count directly affects the strength, feel, appearance, and dyeing effect of the fabric. The yarn count tester can detect the yarn quality in real time, help manufacturers adjust process parameters, and ensure product consistency.

3. Raw material acceptance and trade settlement

In the process of yarn procurement and sales, the count is an important basis for settlement. The yarn count tester can objectively evaluate whether the yarn provided by the supplier meets the contract requirements and avoid trade disputes caused by inconsistent counts.

4. Product development and optimization

When developing new products, textile companies need to test yarns of different counts to optimize fabric performance. Yarn count testers can provide accurate experimental data to help R&D personnel choose appropriate yarn specifications.

5. Laboratory testing and standard certification

Yarn count testers are widely used in textile testing institutions, laboratories and third-party certification agencies to implement international standards (such as ISO, ASTM, GB, etc.) to ensure that products meet industry specifications.

II. Application fields of yarn count tester

(1) Spinning mill: used for quality control in the yarn production process.

(2) Weaving mill: ensure that the yarn count meets the weaving requirements to avoid fabric defects.

(3) Printing and dyeing mill: yarn count affects dyeing uniformity, and the tester can help optimize the process.

(4) Quality inspection agency: used for compliance testing of yarn products.

(5) Trading company: provide objective count test data in yarn trading.

III.Summary

The yarn count tester is an indispensable testing tool in the textile industry. Its uses cover production control, quality inspection, trade settlement, product research and development, and other links. By accurately measuring the yarn count, enterprises can improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality, thereby enhancing market competitiveness.

As the textile industry develops towards intelligence and automation, high-precision yarn count testers will play a more important role in promoting industry standardization and high-quality development.

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In the fast-paced world of scrap recycling, alligator shears have emerged as an indispensable tool for efficient metal processing. Named for their distinctive hinged jaw design that resembles an alligator's mouth, these powerful machines deliver exceptional cutting performance across a wide range of materials.  

Unmatched Cutting Power and Versatility  

Driven by advanced hydraulic systems, alligator shears generate immense force, allowing them to effortlessly slice through thick steel bars, metal pipes, automotive components, and other challenging scrap materials. Their primary function is to reduce large, unwieldy scrap pieces into smaller, uniform sections—a critical step in preparing metals for downstream processes such as shredding, melting, or compacting. By optimizing scrap size, these shears enhance handling efficiency, streamline transportation logistics, and maximize the overall productivity of recycling operations.  

Built for Durability and Performance  

Engineered for heavy-duty industrial use, alligator shears are renowned for their rugged construction and long-term reliability. Designed to endure the harsh conditions of scrap yards and recycling facilities, they deliver consistent performance even under continuous operation. Their straightforward yet robust design minimizes maintenance requirements, reducing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted workflow.  

A Sustainable Solution for Modern Recycling  

As the global demand for sustainable metal recycling grows, alligator shears play a pivotal role in improving material recovery rates and operational efficiency. By transforming bulky scrap into manageable pieces, they contribute to a more streamlined, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly recycling process.  

Whether processing demolition debris, manufacturing waste, or end-of-life vehicles, alligator shears remain a trusted solution for scrap recyclers worldwide—combining power, precision, and durability to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

In the realm of metal recycling and processing, gantry shears stand as a remarkable innovation , revolutionizing the way we process scrap metal.

Gantry shears are heavy-duty hydraulic cutters designed for processing various metals. Their distinctive gantry-style construction provides exceptional stability and strength, enabling them to deliver tremendous cutting force. These robust machines can easily slice through thick metal plates, steel beams, and large scrap metal pieces with precision and efficiency.

One of the most significant advantages of gantry shears is their versatility. They can handle various metals like steel, aluminum, copper, and iron. Whether it's dismantling old cars, recycling construction waste, or processing industrial metal scrap, gantry shears prove to be up to the task.

Moreover, gantry shears are highly efficient and can finish the shearing process quickly, greatly boosting the productivity of metal recycling plants. Thanks to their precise cutting, they also reduce material waste, making recycling more cost - effective. This efficiency benefits recycling companies and has a positive environmental impact by promoting the reuse of valuable metal resources. 

In addition, the operation of gantry shear is relatively straightforward. With advanced hydraulic and control systems, operators can adjust the shear force, angle and speed according to different metal materials. Moreover, safety features are integrated into the design to ensure operator safety during high - pressure shearing. 

Gantry shears are crucial in scrap recycling. With powerful power, high precision and high automation, they can effectively improve efficiency. They're not just a machine but the key to unlocking metal recycling potential, turning waste into treasure and promoting a circular economy. 

Can a vision counter be used for multiple purposes?

Can a vision counting machine count multiple materials? The answer is yes.

There are two meanings of one machine for multiple uses. One is that for materials of similar size in the same industry, they can be counted. The other is that for materials of similar size in different industries, they can also be counted by using the same model.

1.Different materials in the same industry
Take the hardware industry as an example. Different types of screws or other hardware can use the same equipment. Perhaps for enterprises with a dozen or more materials, only one counting device can be used to count all materials. Moreover, our vision counting equipment also has a learning-free function. You can directly pour the materials on the counting machine hopper and our counter will count them immediately, which greatly improves the efficiency of the operation. It reduces the difficulty of operating the machine, which is especially convenient for companies that need to frequently switch materials.

2.Materials in different industries can use the same equipment
Usually the same industry does not use materials from other industries for counting. But for the counting equipment manufacturers, this kind of universal equipment is very important. Such as the bottle cap, zipper, and screws of the corresponding size. Such a multi-purpose machine can not only meet more industries, easy to scale production, for the reduction of production cost is also very helpful.

Efficiency Equals Productivity -Setting Free Counting Machine are the Future

In the era of Industry 4.0, enhancing production efficiency is the core of enterprise competitiveness. Traditional manual counting and semi-automated equipment are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also prone to errors, especially in industries like hardware, pharmaceuticals, seeds, electronic components, and food, where the demand for high-precision, high-efficiency counting is growing. Our company leveraging machine vision and image recognition technology, introduces the “Setting-free Vision Counting Machine,” achieving truly “foolproof operation” and propelling production efficiency into a new stage.

Laundry pods counting packaging solution With the rapid development of household cleaning products market, laundry pods as a new type of washing products are widely welcomed because of their convenient use, accurate dosage and environmental protection characteristics. However, in the high-speed production line, the packaging counting of laundry pods faces many challenges.

The VX series vision counting machine plays an important role in the laundry pods counting and packaging production line. The following is a case of a well-known daily chemical enterprise customer. As shown in the following video,  VX8-3 vision counting machine is demonstrated.

The counting machine can be paired with bag or box production line according to customer’s requirements.The following is a schematic diagram of the bagging and box production line.

VX8-3 vision counter in the laundry detergent industry not only addresses the of traditional counting methods but also provides a reliable solution for the intelligent upgrade of the daily chemical industry. As algorithms continue to optimize and hardware performance improves, vision counting technology will play a crucial role in more niche areas, driving the packaging industry towards greater efficiency and precision.