Checkweigher and metal detection system

When manufacturer of oatcakes and oat biscuits Nairns Oatcakes needed to further increase the capacity of its latest production line, while continuing to ensure high levels of product protection and brand integrity, it chose a second CW3 Combination Checkweigher and Metal Detection unit from Loma Systems.

In response to growing sales, Scottish-based Nairns Oatcakes recently commissioned a new fully automated line dedicated to the production of its popular oat biscuit products. Prior to this, the company had introduced robotics into its cartoning and case packing areas to boost capacity of its oatcakes. At the same time, it also invested in its first Loma CW3 Combination Checkweigher and Metal detector to help link these now highly efficient functions.

Nairns Oatcakes was so impressed with the reliability and accuracy of the initial Loma CW3 system, which replaced an outdated competitor machine, it had no hesitation in purchasing another unit for the new production line. Both machines are currently operating at speeds up to 80 cartons per minute.

The unit is produced from stainless steel and offers reliable product inspection in a compact and space saving design. It also saves valuable line space while eliminating the expense of a separate conveyor for the metal detector.