Foxtrotting to PPMA 2017
Anita Miault
Senior Marketing | Communication | Campaigns | Digital | Brand | Strategy| Media relation | Go To Market | Analytics | KPI | Service I Business Development | Market intelligence | Project manager | KOL | VOC
You know it’s almost autumn when trees start shedding their leaves, parents are preparing for the little darlings to go back to school, woollies and boots come out of storage, and the Strictly Come Dancing and X-factor pre-show media coverage begins with a vengeance. But the real event in the Loma autumnal calendar is the annual PPMA show which is now just a month away.
Here at Loma we will be foxtrotting our way to the PPMA again this year where the team will be singing the praises of our ‘Check and Detect’ contaminant inspection equipment for the global food industry.
Loma’s newly launched next-generation IQ4 metal detector series with improved detection sensitivity and compact X5C X-ray and Checkweighing combination machine, specially designed to ensure compliance with retailers’ codes of practice and average weight legislation, will be on stand.
We will also be exhibiting our durable, flexible and factory-friendly X5 X-ray inspection models - used widely by food producers across the world.
Loma’s IQ4 series of next generation metal detection systems offer significantly improved sensitivity compared to previous models and a plethora of exciting ‘industry first’ features purpose designed to deliver optimum production efficiencies. With the combination of enhanced Auto Learn functionality, improved product screening and more sophisticated signal processing, the IQ4 provides significant improvements in detection performance.
The IQ4 has enabled Loma to introduce true Variable Frequency technology to its Pipeline, Waferthin and Vertical Fall metal detectors for the first time. Operating between 31-882 kHz, all metal detectors in the IQ4 range are capable of automatically selecting correct operating frequency so changes in products or packaging that necessitate an alteration in frequency no longer require costly and inconvenient operator intervention.
In an industry first, all models in the IQ4 Metal Detector range boast a newly designed 7” colour touchscreen with a modernised and more intuitive interface that has been developed to simplify operation.
A unique new blue sealing arrangement coupled with a ‘beyond’ IP69K ingress rating helps make the horizontal search heads resilient to a host of tough factory conditions, including thermal fluctuations as a result of inspecting frozen food products and high temperature wash down with corrosive chemical agents.
The IQ4 also offers Optimised for Aluminium capability for Performance Validation System (PVS) testing, product speed control, connection to TRACS software for centralised data reporting, support for biometric security and will include robust support for FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
Loma’s popular X5C X-ray and CW3 Combo inspection system is capable of weighing products while simultaneously inspecting for foreign bodies, all in one integrated system. The integrated ‘detect and weigh’ technologies ensure food safety for brand protection, and consistency in weight, size and shape.
Measuring just three metres in length, it can be easily integrated where production space is limited. Produced from 304 grade stainless steel, the combo unit is lead free and offers an unrivalled IP66 wash down design. Capable of running at speeds up to 150 packs per minute, it has separate reject bins for out of weight and contaminated products.
Our stand (C22) at this year’s PPMA show is set to be a real showstopper and we look forward to seeing everyone on 26-28 September at the NEC, Birmingham.