Loma Systems, a global leader in inspection technologies for food quality and safety, has recently installed a CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher system at Cook Inov, a French family company specialising in the design and manufacture of canned gourmet, organic and dietetic culinary products for food brands including baby foods.
Founded in 1997, the company works closely with its customers to develop recipes and design, test and create tailor-made products in a wide choice of packaging. Cook Inov is committed to providing innovation and quality, with several certifications and baby food standards that guarantee their products meet rigorous food safety standards.
Cook Inov had been using an ageing LOMA checkweigher that was approaching its end of life. With its commitment to innovation, quality and safety, the company experienced production downtimes as the machine was no longer suited to the requirements of a busy and humid operating environment. Additionally, their current machine could not withstand being frequently cleaned with high pressure washdowns.
Operating in an environment with harsh washdown needs, Cook Inov required an IP69 rated machine that could be easily cleaned, suitable for a humid environment, and capable of delivering a reliable production flow with no downtime, thereby increasing OEE (overall equipment effectiveness). The system also needed to have a lockable reject bin for non-conforming products to stop double handling, plus removable top panels to provide visible access to the belt without compromising safety.
Having selected LOMA for their service excellence, Cook Inov asked the company to provide a weighing solution that met their exacting requirements. LOMA recommended their CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher system, especially designed to withstand harsh, high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning regimes.
Tested to IP69 standards, the CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher offers a host of new features and smart design details, which include an easy to clean frame and reduced contaminant traps for optimum high-care cleaning with no risk of water ingress. The system requires no drying time following cleaning, providing an immediate start functionality that greatly improves OEE. Along with easier and more effective cleaning, the system’s Automatic Mean Weight Correct safeguards compliance to weight legislation. The automatic reject option includes air blast with a lockable bin, thereby ensuring non-conforming products are removed appropriately to maintain compliance and minimize downtime. Additionally, removable top panels provide easy access to clean and inspect the conveyor belt without compromising safety.
Commenting on the new RUN-WET system, Frédéric Bolzinger, Cook Inov’s maintenance manager, said: “As an innovative company, we needed a checkweigher solution that matched our innovative ethos. We were using an ageing LOMA checkweigher, which was no longer fit for purpose. Given LOMA’s reputation for machine quality and reliability, as well as superior service, we approached them for a replacement machine that could meet our needs.
“Our new machine is a real step-change. Not only have we found our production efficiency has increased markedly since the machine’s installation, but it is also easy to use and very reliable. Overall, our experience with LOMA has been entirely positive and we look forward to further dealings with them in the future.”
Click here to find out more about Loma’s CW3 RUN-WET® Checkweigher.
