LOMA Systems - Loma IQ4/CW3 Combo Checkweigher and Weigher with Rejects

• Ensuring product weight accuracy and detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food items.
• Verifying fill levels and identifying foreign objects in pharmaceutical products.
• Quality control for cosmetics and personal care products, ensuring compliance with weight regulations.
• Inspection of small industrial components for correct count and absence of metal impurities.
• Packaging lines for confectionery, snacks, and baked goods to maintain brand standards and safety.

Typical throughput

Units of this class commonly handle up to 200 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Typically requires a single-phase 230V AC supply, with specific amperage varying by configuration.

Product weight range

For this class of equipment, the typical weight range can be from a few grams up to several kilograms.

Reject mechanism

Commonly features air blast, push arm, or drop-down reject mechanisms for both overweight/underweight products and metal contaminants.

Conveyor width

Typically features conveyor widths suitable for a variety of package sizes, commonly ranging from 150mm to 300mm.

Construction material

Units of this type are typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability in food processing environments.

User interface

Commonly equipped with a touchscreen interface for easy operation and data logging.

• What is a combo checkweigher and metal detector?

  It's a single integrated unit that performs both functions: accurately weighing products to ensure they are within specified tolerances and detecting metallic foreign objects for product safety. This saves space and simplifies line integration.

• What types of metals can this unit detect?

• Can this unit handle different product sizes?

• What kind of rejects are included?

• Is this unit suitable for washdown environments?

• What kind of maintenance does a unit like this require?

Checkweighers are valued in food processing for reliable weight verification and compliance support. Buyers typically prioritise accuracy, speed, and ease of integration with existing production lines. When purchasing used units, inspecting calibration history, mechanical condition, and software functionality proves important. Industry sentiment favours models offering consistent performance, straightforward maintenance, and robust build quality. Durable construction and proven track records across multiple production environments remain key considerations for buyers assessing secondhand equipment.

General overview for this equipment type