Meridian Weigh Hoppers

As operations grow, accurate weighing and controlled product flow become critical to maintaining efficiency, inventory accuracy, and product consistency. Meridian Weigh Hoppers and Batch Systems are designed to support blending, loadout, packaging, and material handling processes by providing precise weighing and controlled discharge within bulk material operations.

Whether integrated into a fertilizer blending facility, seed processing operation, or bulk material handling system, Meridian Weigh Hoppers help improve process control throughout the operation. Available as part of complete facility projects or as standalone additions to existing sites, these systems can be engineered to support batching, blending, inventory management, truck loadout, and automation objectives. Meridian works closely with customers to ensure weighing systems align with current operational requirements while supporting future growth and expansion plans.

Common Applications

Fertilizer blending and loadout
Seed processing and packaging
Bulk material batching systems

Model Number	Cubic Feet	Imp. Tons	Metric Tonnes
1210	1450	45	45.7
1215	2000	62	62.9
1410	2100	65	66

Standard Features

All welded steel construction with no interior seams or bolts
Complete Stainless Steel construction for increased longevity
Customized clearance under slidegate to suit site needs
Customized option orientation to meet site requirements
Fully powder coated exterior and interior – epoxy and food grade approved coating available. Custom colours and decals available.
Large vent lines
Poke holes
Split silos available
Stainless steel inlet cover-plates with varying size flanges to suit spouting needs
Stainless steel slidegates for corrosion resistance
Steel gauges ranging from 3/16’’ to 14ga

Common Options (0 selected)

Meridian Weigh Hoppers are designed to accommodate your blending site requirements. Ask us about our integrated gate options and load cell mounts to ensure quick and accurate blending performance.

FAQ

Many facilities add weigh hoppers when they need improved batch accuracy, increased throughput, better inventory accountability, or greater process automation. A weigh hopper can often be integrated into an existing operation without requiring a complete facility redesign.

Accurate weighing helps ensure blend consistency and provides better control over ingredient usage. This can improve product quality, support inventory tracking, and help operators maintain repeatable blends across production runs.

No. While weigh hoppers are commonly included in new projects, they are increasingly used in facility upgrades and expansion projects where operators want to improve process control, increase capacity, or automate portions of the operation.

Every operation is different. Meridian works with customers and their other project partners to understand their material handling process, production objectives, and growth plans before developing a solution that fits the application. Whether the requirement is a replacement unit, a capacity expansion, or a complete system upgrade, the focus is on delivering a practical solution that supports long-term operational goals.