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Tired of Gummy Counting Errors & Production Bottlenecks? Choose the Right High-Speed Gummy Counting Machine to Double Efficiency!

In the gummy and candy production industry, "inaccurate counting", "frequent material jams", and "troublesome product changeovers" are common pain points for most manufacturers. You invest in a gummy counting machine or candy counting machine, only to face customer complaints about insufficient quantities, frequent production line shutdowns, and time-consuming manual rework. What’s more, the gummy counting and filling systems on the market are diverse: some prioritize "high speed" but sacrifice accuracy, while others claim "precision" but lack adaptability. So, how do you make the right choice?

This technical document avoids specific brand promotions and focuses on solving your practical problems. It first breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of mainstream gummy counting equipment on the market, then guides you to avoid pitfalls using a "parameter comparison table", supplements real success cases for reference, and finally explains what kind of gummy counting machine truly meets the core needs of gummy production.

1. Understand First: 3 Main Types of Gummy Counting Machines on the Market – Clear Advantages & Disadvantages

Currently, the commonly used gummy counting and filling systems in the industry are mainly divided into three categories: "weight-based", "traditional channel counting", and "vision-based". Their application scenarios and pain points vary greatly – a wrong choice can directly affect the efficiency of the entire production line. Especially for gummies with high stickiness and diverse shapes, the core challenges of gummy counting determine the practicality of the equipment.

Key Reminder: The "stickiness" and "shape diversity" of gummies are the core challenges of gummy counting. Many candy counting machines perform well when testing hard candies in the laboratory but frequently fail in actual gummy production lines. This is why high-speed vision-based gummy counting machines have gradually become the mainstream choice – they accurately solve the counting problems of sticky materials through dynamic image recognition technology.

2. Avoid Pitfalls in Selection: 4 Core Criteria to Precisely Match Gummy Counting Needs

Choosing the right gummy counting machine depends not on "impressive parameters" but on "whether it fits your production needs". Clarify the following 4 questions before purchasing:

1. Does your product have "accuracy compliance requirements"?

• For ordinary candies, if a ±2% error is acceptable, a basic candy counting machine can barely meet the needs;
• For vitamin gummies or functional gummies (requiring labeling of "XX pieces per bottle"), you must choose a vision-based gummy counting machine with accuracy ≥ 99.9%. Otherwise, you may face fines or product recalls if regulatory authorities detect "insufficient quantities" during inspections. In such scenarios, the individual counting capability of an automatic gummy counting machine is crucial for compliance.

2. Is your production line for "single-category" or "multi-category changeover"?

• If you only produce one size of gummies (e.g., 10mm round gummies), a traditional channel candy counting machine may work;
• If you need to frequently switch between "sanded gummies → oiled gummies → pectin gummies" or have a large size range (e.g., 5mm-35mm), you must choose a vision-based gummy counting machine that supports "one-click changeover". The time spent on disassembling and modifying channels with traditional equipment may reduce your daily output by 5,000 bottles. Currently, mainstream multi-functional gummy counting machines can achieve seamless adaptation to multiple categories.

3. Do you need "current capacity only" or "reserved room for growth"?

• First, calculate your "peak capacity": For example, if you plan to produce 100,000 bottles per day with 30 gummies per bottle, the "counting speed" of the gummy counting machine must be at least (100,000 bottles × 30 pieces) ÷ 8 hours ÷ 60 minutes = 625 pieces per second (PPS);
• Note: The "600 PPS" marked on some high-speed gummy counting machines is the "theoretical speed". In actual operation, the speed may decrease by 20% due to material jams and calibration. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a model whose actual speed covers 120% of the peak capacity to avoid production bottlenecks.

4. Does your workshop have "space/cleanliness requirements"?

• For small laboratories or workshops, prioritize a tabletop gummy counting machine with a compact design (floor area < 1.5㎡) to avoid later workshop renovations;
• Food production must comply with GMP standards, so the gummy counting machine should be "easy to clean" – e.g., no dead corners on the body, and detachable parts that come into contact with materials. Otherwise, residual sugar may breed bacteria and cause batch scrapping. This is the core reason why sanitary gummy counting machines are favored in the food industry.

3. Parameter Comparison of Mainstream Equipment on the Market: Differences in Core Indicators of Different Gummy Counting Machines

To help you intuitively compare the actual performance of different gummy counting machines, we have compiled the measured core parameters of three mainstream equipment types on the market (data from third-party testing institutions; test conditions: temperature 25℃, humidity 60%, test product: 15mm oiled gummies):

4. Real Success Cases: Selection and Effects of Gummy Counting Machines in Different Scenarios

Case 1: Vitamin Gummy Manufacturer – Upgrading from "Weight-Based" to "Vision-Based Gummy Counting Machine" to Solve Compliance and Complaint Issues

Customer Pain Points: A vitamin gummy manufacturer previously used weight-based gummy counting equipment. Since each bottle was labeled "60 pieces/bottle", the large error in weight estimation led to frequent customer complaints. The manufacturer was also warned by regulatory authorities due to failing accuracy inspections.

Selection Decision: Considering the product’s need for "compliant individual counting" and the high stickiness of oiled gummies, the manufacturer finally chose a high-speed vision-based gummy counting machine.

Implementation Effects: The gummy counting accuracy increased to 99.99%, reducing customer complaints from 15 per month to zero; the packaging speed increased from 50 PPM to 110 PPM, adding 32,000 bottles to the daily output; the equipment met GMP cleanliness standards and successfully passed regulatory re-inspections. Similar cases (e.g., Shanghai Guanshengyuan increasing efficiency by nearly 200% after adopting vision-based counting machines) are common in the industry.

Case 2: Multi-Category Candy Factory – Using a "Multi-Functional Gummy Counting Machine" for Fast Changeover to Respond to Order Fluctuations

Customer Pain Points: A factory produced three types of products simultaneously (sanded gummies, pectin gummies, and irregular gummies). Previously, it used a traditional channel candy counting machine, which required 1.5 hours of channel disassembly and modification for each changeover. This made it impossible to respond quickly to urgent orders, often resulting in penalty fees for delays.

Selection Decision: Based on the need for "frequent multi-category changeovers", the factory chose a vision-based gummy counting machine that supports "one-click changeover" and requires adaptability to a full size range of 3-32mm.

Implementation Effects: The changeover time was reduced from 90 minutes to 10 minutes, allowing 4-5 flexible category switches per day; the equipment adapted to all product types, eliminating the need to purchase additional dedicated candy counting machines; the response speed to urgent orders increased by 80%, with no delays in the past six months – fully aligning with the 2025 "flexible production" trend in the packaging equipment industry.

Case 3: Small Startup Laboratory – Choosing a "Cost-Effective Gummy Counting Machine" to Balance Cost and Needs

Customer Pain Points: A startup gummy laboratory focused on developing functional gummies (small-batch production). It had a limited budget, required equipment with a small footprint and easy operation, and needed "accurate small-batch gummy counting" (500-1,000 bottles per batch).

Selection Decision: The laboratory ruled out traditional channel machines (troublesome changeover) and high-end models (high cost), and chose an entry-level tabletop vision-based gummy counting machine (streamlining non-essential functions while retaining core accurate counting and compact design).

Implementation Effects: The equipment had a footprint of only 1.3㎡, fitting the laboratory space; the gummy counting accuracy reached 99.95%, meeting small-batch needs; the purchase cost was 30% lower than high-end models, and the equipment supported later module upgrades to reserve room for capacity growth; operators mastered the operation in 1 hour, no professional technicians required.

5. Final Recommendation: Gummy Counting Machine Selection for Different Customer Needs

• Small Laboratories/Startup Factories: Prioritize a cost-effective tabletop gummy counting machine. Focus on "compact design", "easy operation", and "later upgradeability" to balance cost and basic accurate counting needs;
• Mid-Size Multi-Category Production Lines: Choose a high-speed vision-based gummy counting machine with "one-click changeover", "full-category adaptability", and "anti-jam design" to ensure efficient multi-product switching and continuous production. This type of equipment is also the most searched gummy counting solution on Google;
• Large-Scale Compliant Factories (e.g., Vitamin Gummy Production): Select a top-tier automatic gummy counting machine that meets "accuracy ≥ 99.99%", "GMP cleanliness standards", and "MES system integration". Reserve sufficient capacity redundancy to cope with order growth, aligning with the intelligent production needs of Industry 4.0.