In the competitive world of food manufacturing, precision, quality, and efficiency are paramount. The weighing process of micro-ingredients, which form the backbone of many food recipes, needs to guarantee precision, quality, repeatability, and traceability.
This is where Lawer’s automatic weighing systems come into play, offering a multitude of advantages and benefits to food manufacturers.
Precision and quality
One of the primary advantages of Lawer’s systems is the unparalleled precision of weighing they offer. They ensure the exact measurement of micro-ingredients, maintaining the highest quality of the finished product. This precision is crucial in the food industry, where even slight deviations can affect the texture, flavor, and safety of the product. Lawer’s systems offer different levels of accuracy, ranging from 1g to 0.01g, catering to diverse production needs.
Repeatability and consistency
By eliminating human error, these systems ensure that every batch produced is consistent in quality and taste. This consistency is vital for building consumer trust and brand reputation. The systems are designed to maintain the right balance of raw materials, ensuring that each product meets the same high standards, and granting the perfect repeatability of the recipes.
Efficiency and cost reduction
Efficiency is another significant benefit of Lawer’s systems: they streamline the production process, reducing the time required for weighing micro-ingredients with high precision. This optimization leads to higher productivity and lower operational costs. Lawer’s systems, such as SUPERSINCRO and UNICA, are designed to cater to both large-scale and small-medium productions, offering solutions that fit various production scales and needs.
Traceability and safety
Traceability is a critical aspect of the food industry, ensuring that every step of the production process can be tracked and verified. Both SUPERSINCRO and UNICA systems are equipped with advanced control software that guarantees effective cross-checks and traceability. This software generates sophisticated reports and allows seamless integration with external systems (MES), aligning with Industry 4.0 standards. Additionally, these systems maintain perfect hygiene and safety in handling, using stainless steel silos and efficient suction-filtering devices to ensure a clean working environment.
Confidentiality and know–how
Maintaining confidentiality of proprietary recipes and processes is essential for food manufacturers. SUPERSINCRO and UNICA can safeguard this confidential information, ensuring that know-how remains protected. This protection is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Customization and flexibility
Flexibility is a standout feature of automatic weighing systems. They can be customized to meet specific production requirements, whether it’s storing products in fixed and interchangeable silos, hoppers, or big bags. Systems like SUPERSINCRO offer customizable solutions for various products and production scales, enhancing the versatility and adaptability of the manufacturing process.
Lawer’s systems in pills
SUPERSINCRO
- Totally customizable
- Modular system
- Silos (fixed and interchangeable), hoppers, big bags for the storage of products (from 380 to 1800 l)
- Automatic generation of bags of variable size (from 9 to 36 l)
- One bag with a recipe every 30 seconds
- Loading of the products by gravity or vacuum
- Double dosing screw and anticlogging devices
- Efficient suction-filtering device
- Control software integrated with external systems
- Ideal for large productions
UNICA TWIN
- 12, 24 or 36 stainless-steel silos, capacity 100 l
- One or two scales, with a precision of 0,1 g
- Loading of the products by gravity or vacuum
- Dosing screw (Lawer patented) and anti-clogging devices
- Efficient suction-filtering device
- Control software integrated with external systems
- Ideal for small-medium productions
UNICA HD
- 8-16 or 24 silos, capacity 50 l
- Stainless-steel screws
- One electronic scale, capacity 30kg and resolution 1g
- Loading of the products by gravity
- Control software integrated with external systems
- Ideal for small-medium productions
Advanced technology and innovation
Lawer, an Italian company founded in 1970, has developed advanced technologies and know-how in the automatic weighing of powder and liquid products. Their expertise in single- or multi-weighing systems has made them a trusted partner in the food industry. Continuous investments in safety and improvement of the working environment further enhance the reliability and efficiency of their systems. In conclusion, the benefits and advantages of automatic weighing systems are manifold. From precision and quality to efficiency and traceability, these systems revolutionize the food manufacturing process, ensuring consistent, high-quality products while optimizing production and reducing costs.
As the food industry continues to evolve, the integration of advanced automatic weighing systems will only become more critical in maintaining competitive advantage and meeting consumer demands.
