LOMA Systems CW3 IQ4 Combi Checkweigher and Metal Detector

• Ensuring product weight accuracy and detecting metallic contaminants in packaged food items.
• Quality control for pharmaceuticals, verifying correct tablet counts or package weights.
• Packaging lines for cosmetics and personal care products, maintaining consistent fill levels.
• Logistics and distribution centres for verifying package contents and integrity.
• Automated production lines requiring high-speed weight and metal inspection.

Typical capacity

For this class of equipment, throughput can typically range from 60 to 300 packs per minute, depending on product size and weight.

Power supply

Commonly found on units of this type is a 230V, single-phase, 50Hz electrical supply.

Weighing accuracy

Typically, accuracy for checkweighers of this type is within +/- 0.5g to +/- 2g, depending on the product weight and line speed.

Metal detection sensitivity

IQ4 series metal detectors typically offer high sensitivity to ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless steel contaminants.

Conveyor belt width

Commonly, conveyor widths for combi units are between 200mm and 400mm, accommodating a range of product sizes.

Construction materials

Typically constructed from stainless steel for hygiene and durability, suitable for washdown environments.

Reject mechanism

Units commonly feature air-blast, pusher, or drop-down reject mechanisms for out-of-spec products.

• What types of products can this combi unit handle?

  This type of combi unit is typically suitable for a wide range of packaged products, including pouches, cartons, trays, and rigid containers, within specified weight and dimension limits.

• Is this unit suitable for wet or washdown environments?

• What kind of maintenance does a checkweigher and metal detector require?

• Can this unit be integrated into an existing production line?

• What is the typical lifespan of a used LOMA combi unit?

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