Checkweigher/detector

The 7000 Combo Unit from Loma (Elk Grove Village, IL) combines checkweighing and metal detection into one unit. The manufacturer says it reduces space requirements by up to 40% compared to stand-alone units.

Sep 30, 1996

It handles a range of products in weights from a few grams to 100 lb, reaching speeds to 350 packages/min, depending on product characteristics.

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